2008 Jeep Compass vs. 2008 SsangYong Musso
To start off, both 2008 Jeep Compass and 2008 SsangYong Musso were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,199 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 SsangYong Musso is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 SsangYong Musso (217 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 2008 Jeep Compass. (172 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 SsangYong Musso should accelerate faster than 2008 Jeep Compass. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Jeep Compass weights approximately 45 kg more than 2008 SsangYong Musso.
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 SsangYong Musso (307 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 83 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Jeep Compass. (224 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2008 SsangYong Musso will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Jeep Compass. 2008 SsangYong Musso 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 SsangYong Musso will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2008 Jeep Compass | 2008 SsangYong Musso | |
Make | Jeep | SsangYong |
Model | Compass | Musso |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | Crossover | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2360 cc | 3199 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 172 HP | 217 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 224 Nm | 307 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4700 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1951 kg | 1906 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4660 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1740 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2640 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.3 L/100km | 16.5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 51 L | 73 L |