2008 Jeep Compass vs. 2006 Toyota Tacoma
To start off, 2008 Jeep Compass is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Toyota Tacoma. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Toyota Tacoma would be higher. At 2,688 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Toyota Tacoma is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Jeep Compass (173 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 2006 Toyota Tacoma. (159 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Jeep Compass should accelerate faster than 2006 Toyota Tacoma. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Jeep Compass weights approximately 418 kg more than 2006 Toyota Tacoma. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2008 Jeep Compass is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Toyota Tacoma. 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, 2006 Toyota Tacoma (244 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Jeep Compass. (224 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2006 Toyota Tacoma will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Jeep Compass.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Jeep Compass | 2006 Toyota Tacoma | |
| Make | Jeep | Toyota |
| Model | Compass | Tacoma |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Crossover | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2360 cc | 2688 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 173 HP | 159 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 224 Nm | 244 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1978 kg | 1560 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 5290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1680 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 3240 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.3 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 51 L | 79 L |
