2008 Jeep Compass vs. 2008 Volkswagen Touareg
To start off, both 2008 Jeep Compass and 2008 Volkswagen Touareg were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,172 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Volkswagen Touareg is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Volkswagen Touareg (200 HP) has 62 more horse power than 2008 Jeep Compass. (138 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Volkswagen Touareg should accelerate faster than 2008 Jeep Compass. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Volkswagen Touareg weights approximately 640 kg more than 2008 Jeep Compass. 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 Volkswagen Touareg (410 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 100 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Jeep Compass. (310 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2008 Volkswagen Touareg will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Jeep Compass. 2008 Volkswagen Touareg 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 Volkswagen Touareg will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Jeep Compass | 2008 Volkswagen Touareg | |
| Make | Jeep | Volkswagen |
| Model | Compass | Touareg |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Crossover | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1968 cc | 4172 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 200 HP |
| Torque | 310 Nm | 410 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 11.1:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 184 km/hour | 218 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 11 seconds | 8.1 seconds |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1610 kg | 2250 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1930 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.8 L/100km | 15 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 51 L | 100 L |
