2008 Jeep Compass vs. 2008 Land Rover LR2
To start off, both 2008 Jeep Compass and 2008 Land Rover LR2 were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,201 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Land Rover LR2 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Land Rover LR2 (230 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 2008 Jeep Compass. (172 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Land Rover LR2 should accelerate faster 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 Land Rover LR2 (317 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 93 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Jeep Compass. (224 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2008 Land Rover LR2 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Jeep Compass. 2008 Land Rover LR2 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 Land Rover LR2 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Jeep Compass | 2008 Land Rover LR2 | |
Make | Jeep | Land Rover |
Model | Compass | LR2 |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | Crossover | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2358 cc | 3201 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 172 HP | 230 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 224 Nm | 317 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 2180 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1750 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2670 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 51 L | 70 L |