2008 Jeep Compass vs. 2008 Renault Megane
To start off, both 2008 Jeep Compass and 2008 Renault Megane were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,968 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Jeep Compass is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Jeep Compass (138 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 2008 Renault Megane. (118 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Jeep Compass should accelerate faster than 2008 Renault Megane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Jeep Compass weights approximately 285 kg more than 2008 Renault Megane. 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 2008 Renault Megane. 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, 2008 Jeep Compass (310 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Renault Megane. (271 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2008 Jeep Compass will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Renault Megane.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Jeep Compass | 2008 Renault Megane | |
| Make | Jeep | Renault |
| Model | Compass | Megane |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Crossover | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1968 cc | 1870 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 310 Nm | 271 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 184 km/hour | 196 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 11 seconds | 10.5 seconds |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1610 kg | 1325 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2630 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.8 L/100km | 5.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 51 L | 60 L |
