2008 Honda Accord vs. 2013 Jeep Compass
To start off, 2013 Jeep Compass is newer by 5 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 2,400 cc (4 cylinders), 2013 Jeep Compass is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Honda Accord (177 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 2013 Jeep Compass. (170 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 2013 Jeep Compass. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Jeep Compass weights approximately 119 kg more than 2008 Honda Accord.
Because 2013 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, 2013 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, 2013 Jeep Compass (224 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda Accord. (218 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2013 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 | 2013 Jeep Compass | |
Make | Honda | Jeep |
Model | Accord | Compass |
Year Released | 2008 | 2013 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2354 cc | 2400 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 177 HP | 170 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 218 Nm | 224 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | 5-speed manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1354 kg | 1473 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4940 mm | 4448 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1811 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1651 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2634 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 7.6 L/100km | 7.2 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 10.7 L/100km | 9.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 51 L |