2008 Honda HR-V vs. 2008 Jeep Compass
To start off, both 2008 Honda HR-V 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 2,360 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Jeep Compass is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Jeep Compass weights approximately 572 kg more than 2008 Honda HR-V.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or 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, 2008 Jeep Compass (224 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 89 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda HR-V. (135 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2008 Jeep Compass will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda HR-V.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Honda HR-V | 2008 Jeep Compass | |
| Make | Honda | Jeep |
| Model | HR-V | Compass |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1590 cc | 2360 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 173 HP |
| Torque | 135 Nm | 224 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1257 kg | 1829 kg |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1770 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2640 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.6 L/100km | 9.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 51 L |
