2009 Fiat Ulysse vs. 2009 Jeep Compass
To start off, both 2009 Fiat Ulysse and 2009 Jeep Compass were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,359 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Jeep Compass is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Jeep Compass (168 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 2009 Fiat Ulysse. (126 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Jeep Compass should accelerate faster than 2009 Fiat Ulysse. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Fiat Ulysse weights approximately 324 kg more than 2009 Jeep Compass.
Because 2009 Jeep Compass is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Fiat Ulysse. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 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, 2009 Fiat Ulysse (314 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 94 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Jeep Compass. (220 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2009 Fiat Ulysse will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Jeep Compass.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Fiat Ulysse | 2009 Jeep Compass | |
| Make | Fiat | Jeep |
| Model | Ulysse | Compass |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2179 cc | 2359 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 126 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 314 Nm | 220 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 97 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 182 km/hour | 185 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 12.6 seconds | 10.7 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1788 kg | 1464 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1640 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2640 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.4 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 51 L |
