2008 Jeep Cherokee vs. 2008 Jeep Compass

To start off, both 2008 Jeep Cherokee 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 2,776 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Jeep Cherokee is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Jeep Compass (173 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 2008 Jeep Cherokee. (148 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Jeep Compass should accelerate faster than 2008 Jeep Cherokee. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Jeep Cherokee weights approximately 202 kg more than 2008 Jeep Compass.

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 Cherokee (360 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 136 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Jeep Compass. (224 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2008 Jeep Cherokee will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Jeep Compass. 2008 Jeep Cherokee has automatic transmission and 2008 Jeep Compass has manual transmission. 2008 Jeep Compass will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Jeep Cherokee will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2008 Jeep Cherokee 2008 Jeep Compass
Make Jeep Jeep
Model Cherokee Compass
Year Released 2008 2008
Body Type SUV Crossover
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2776 cc 2360 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 148 HP 173 HP
Engine RPM 3800 RPM 6000 RPM
Torque 360 Nm 224 Nm
Torque RPM 1800 RPM 4400 RPM
Engine Compression Ratio 18.0:1 10.5:1
Fuel Type Diesel Gasoline
Drive Type 4WD 4WD
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 2031 kg 1829 kg
Vehicle Length 4500 mm 4410 mm
Vehicle Width 1830 mm 1770 mm
Vehicle Height 1820 mm 1660 mm
Wheelbase Size 2660 mm 2640 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 10.4 L/100km 9.3 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 70 L 51 L