2008 Honda Civic vs. 2008 Jeep Compass
To start off, both 2008 Honda Civic and 2008 Jeep Compass were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Honda Civic (198 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 2008 Jeep Compass. (138 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2008 Jeep Compass. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Jeep Compass weights approximately 266 kg more than 2008 Honda Civic.
Because 2008 Jeep Compass is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Honda Civic. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 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, 2008 Jeep Compass (310 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 117 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda Civic. (193 Nm @ 5600 RPM). This means 2008 Jeep Compass will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Honda Civic | 2008 Jeep Compass | |
Make | Honda | Jeep |
Model | Civic | Compass |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Crossover |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1968 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 198 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 7800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 193 Nm | 310 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5600 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 18.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Top Speed | 235 km/hour | 184 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.6 seconds | 11 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1344 kg | 1610 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1640 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2640 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.1 L/100km | 6.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 51 L |