2008 Jeep Compass vs. 2008 Renault Koleos
To start off, both 2008 Jeep Compass and 2008 Renault Koleos 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. In terms of performance, 2008 Jeep Compass (172 HP) has 24 more horse power than 2008 Renault Koleos. (148 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Jeep Compass should accelerate faster than 2008 Renault Koleos. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Jeep Compass weights approximately 301 kg more than 2008 Renault Koleos. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 Renault Koleos (320 Nm) has 96 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Jeep Compass. (224 Nm). This means 2008 Renault Koleos will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Jeep Compass.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Jeep Compass | 2008 Renault Koleos | |
| Make | Jeep | Renault |
| Model | Compass | Koleos |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Crossover | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2360 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 172 HP | 148 HP |
| Torque | 224 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1951 kg | 1650 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1855 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1695 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2690 mm |
