2008 Honda Civic 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 Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Honda Civic would be higher. At 1,999 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Jeep Compass is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Jeep Compass weights approximately 268 kg more than 2008 Honda Civic.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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 (141 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda Civic. (135 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2009 Jeep Compass will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda Civic. 2008 Honda Civic has automatic transmission and 2009 Jeep Compass has manual transmission. 2009 Jeep Compass will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Honda Civic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Honda Civic | 2009 Jeep Compass | |
| Make | Honda | Jeep |
| Model | Civic | Compass |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1493 cc | 1999 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 156 HP |
| Torque | 135 Nm | 141 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84.5 mm | 97 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1125 kg | 1393 kg |
