2009 Hyundai Accent vs. 2009 Jeep Compass

To start off, both 2009 Hyundai Accent 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 1,968 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Jeep Compass is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Jeep Compass (138 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 2009 Hyundai Accent. (110 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Jeep Compass should accelerate faster than 2009 Hyundai Accent.

Because 2009 Jeep Compass is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Hyundai Accent. 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 @ 1750 RPM) has 166 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Hyundai Accent. (144 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2009 Jeep Compass will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Hyundai Accent.

Compare all specifications:

2009 Hyundai Accent 2009 Jeep Compass
Make Hyundai Jeep
Model Accent Compass
Year Released 2009 2009
Body Type Sedan Crossover
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1599 cc 1968 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 110 HP 138 HP
Engine RPM 6000 RPM 4000 RPM
Torque 144 Nm 310 Nm
Torque RPM 4500 RPM 1750 RPM
Engine Compression Ratio 10.0:1 18.0:1
Fuel Type Gasoline Diesel
Drive Type Front 4WD
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Length 4050 mm 4410 mm
Vehicle Width 1700 mm 1820 mm
Vehicle Height 1480 mm 1640 mm
Wheelbase Size 2510 mm 2640 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 8.3 L/100km 6.8 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 45 L 51 L


 

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