2008 Jeep Compass vs. 2008 Seat Exeo
To start off, both 2008 Jeep Compass and 2008 Seat Exeo 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 @ 6000 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 2008 Seat Exeo. (148 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Jeep Compass should accelerate faster than 2008 Seat Exeo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Jeep Compass weights approximately 551 kg more than 2008 Seat Exeo. 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 Seat Exeo. 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 (224 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Seat Exeo. (220 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2008 Jeep Compass will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Seat Exeo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Jeep Compass | 2008 Seat Exeo | |
| Make | Jeep | Seat |
| Model | Compass | Exeo |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Crossover | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2360 cc | 1781 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 172 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 224 Nm | 220 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1951 kg | 1400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4661 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1772 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2642 mm |
