2008 Jeep Compass vs. 2008 Mercury Mountaineer
To start off, both 2008 Jeep Compass and 2008 Mercury Mountaineer were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,015 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Mercury Mountaineer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Mercury Mountaineer (210 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 2008 Jeep Compass. (172 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Mercury Mountaineer should accelerate faster than 2008 Jeep Compass. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Jeep Compass weights approximately 115 kg more than 2008 Mercury Mountaineer.
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 Mercury Mountaineer (344 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 120 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Jeep Compass. (224 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2008 Mercury Mountaineer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Jeep Compass. 2008 Mercury Mountaineer 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 Mercury Mountaineer will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2008 Jeep Compass | 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | |
Make | Jeep | Mercury |
Model | Compass | Mountaineer |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | Crossover | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2360 cc | 4015 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 172 HP | 210 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5100 RPM |
Torque | 224 Nm | 344 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3700 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.7:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1951 kg | 1836 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4920 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1860 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2890 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.3 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 51 L | 85 L |