2008 Jeep Compass vs. 2008 Toyota RAV4
To start off, both 2008 Jeep Compass and 2008 Toyota RAV4 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Jeep Compass weights approximately 644 kg more than 2008 Toyota RAV4.
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 Jeep Compass (224 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Toyota RAV4. (193 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Jeep Compass will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Toyota RAV4. 2008 Toyota RAV4 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 Toyota RAV4 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2008 Jeep Compass | 2008 Toyota RAV4 | |
Make | Jeep | Toyota |
Model | Compass | RAV4 |
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 |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 173 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 224 Nm | 193 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1978 kg | 1334 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2500 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.3 L/100km | 7.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 51 L | 57 L |