2008 Jeep Compass vs. 2010 SsangYong Korando
To start off, 2010 SsangYong Korando is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Jeep Compass. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Jeep Compass would be higher. At 2,874 cc (5 cylinders), 2010 SsangYong Korando is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Jeep Compass (173 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 2010 SsangYong Korando. (118 HP @ 4100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Jeep Compass should accelerate faster than 2010 SsangYong Korando. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Jeep Compass weights approximately 113 kg more than 2010 SsangYong Korando. 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, 2010 SsangYong Korando (257 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Jeep Compass. (224 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2010 SsangYong Korando will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Jeep Compass.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Jeep Compass | 2010 SsangYong Korando | |
| Make | Jeep | SsangYong |
| Model | Compass | Korando |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Crossover | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2360 cc | 2874 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 173 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Torque | 224 Nm | 257 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1978 kg | 1865 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4340 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1850 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2490 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.3 L/100km | 8.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 51 L | 70 L |
