2008 Honda Accord vs. 2009 Jeep Compass
To start off, 2009 Jeep Compass is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Honda Accord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Honda Accord would be higher. At 2,359 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Jeep Compass is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Honda Accord (177 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 2009 Jeep Compass. (168 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 2009 Jeep Compass. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Jeep Compass weights approximately 692 kg more than 2008 Honda Accord.
Because 2009 Jeep Compass is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Honda Accord. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Jeep Compass will offer significantly more control. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2009 Jeep Compass (220 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda Accord. (218 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2009 Jeep Compass will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Honda Accord | 2009 Jeep Compass | |
Make | Honda | Jeep |
Model | Accord | Compass |
Year Released | 2008 | 2009 |
Body Type | Sedan | Crossover |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2354 cc | 2359 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 177 HP | 168 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 218 Nm | 220 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1354 kg | 2046 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4940 mm | 4410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1750 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2640 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.4 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 51 L |