2008 Jeep Compass vs. 2011 Honda Civic
To start off, 2011 Honda Civic is newer by 3 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 1,968 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Jeep Compass is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Honda Civic (140 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 2008 Jeep Compass. (138 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2008 Jeep Compass. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Jeep Compass weights approximately 326 kg more than 2011 Honda Civic.
Because 2008 Jeep Compass is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Honda Civic. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Jeep Compass will offer significantly more control. 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 (310 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 137 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Honda Civic. (173 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2008 Jeep Compass will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Honda Civic. 2011 Honda Civic 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. 2011 Honda Civic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Jeep Compass | 2011 Honda Civic | |
| Make | Jeep | Honda |
| Model | Compass | Civic |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Crossover | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1968 cc | 1800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 140 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 310 Nm | 173 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1610 kg | 1284 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4503 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1753 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1435 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2700 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 51 L | 50 L |
