2008 Jeep Compass vs. 2012 Kia Forte
To start off, 2012 Kia Forte is newer by 4 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 2,400 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Kia Forte is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 173 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Jeep Compass weights approximately 494 kg more than 2012 Kia Forte.
Because 2008 Jeep Compass is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Kia Forte. 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, 2012 Kia Forte (228 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Jeep Compass. (224 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2012 Kia Forte will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Jeep Compass. 2012 Kia Forte 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. 2012 Kia Forte will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Jeep Compass | 2012 Kia Forte | |
Make | Jeep | Kia |
Model | Compass | Forte |
Year Released | 2008 | 2012 |
Body Type | Crossover | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2360 cc | 2400 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 173 HP | 173 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 224 Nm | 228 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1829 kg | 1335 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4341 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1775 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1461 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2649 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 51 L | 52 L |