2009 Ford Galaxy vs. 2009 Jeep Compass
To start off, both 2009 Ford Galaxy 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 2,293 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Ford Galaxy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ford Galaxy (143 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 2009 Jeep Compass. (138 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford Galaxy should accelerate faster than 2009 Jeep Compass. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Ford Galaxy weights approximately 111 kg more than 2009 Jeep Compass. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2009 Jeep Compass is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Ford Galaxy. 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 Jeep Compass (310 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 107 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Ford Galaxy. (203 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2009 Jeep Compass will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Ford Galaxy.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Ford Galaxy | 2009 Jeep Compass | |
| Make | Ford | Jeep |
| Model | Galaxy | Compass |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2293 cc | 1968 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 143 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 203 Nm | 310 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89.6 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 91 mm | 95.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 18.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 196 km/hour | 185 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 12.3 seconds | 11 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1725 kg | 1614 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4650 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 1750 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2640 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.1 L/100km | 9.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 51 L |
