2008 Jeep Compass vs. 2008 Volvo V70
To start off, both 2008 Jeep Compass and 2008 Volvo V70 were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,521 cc (5 cylinders), 2008 Volvo V70 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Volvo V70 (207 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 2008 Jeep Compass. (172 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Volvo V70 should accelerate faster than 2008 Jeep Compass. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Jeep Compass weights approximately 271 kg more than 2008 Volvo V70.
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 Volvo V70 (320 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 96 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Jeep Compass. (224 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2008 Volvo V70 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Jeep Compass.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Jeep Compass | 2008 Volvo V70 | |
| Make | Jeep | Volvo |
| Model | Compass | V70 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Crossover | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2360 cc | 2521 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 172 HP | 207 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 224 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1951 kg | 1680 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2760 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.3 L/100km | 10.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 51 L | 70 L |
