2009 Jeep Compass vs. 2000 Kia Sportage
To start off, 2009 Jeep Compass is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Kia Sportage. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Kia Sportage would be higher. At 2,360 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Jeep Compass is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Jeep Compass (172 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 2000 Kia Sportage. (126 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Jeep Compass should accelerate faster than 2000 Kia Sportage. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Kia Sportage weights approximately 64 kg more than 2009 Jeep Compass.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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 (224 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 49 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Kia Sportage. (175 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 2009 Jeep Compass will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Kia Sportage.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Jeep Compass | 2000 Kia Sportage | |
| Make | Jeep | Kia |
| Model | Compass | Sportage |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Crossover | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2360 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 172 HP | 126 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 224 Nm | 175 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 86.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 97 mm | 86.1 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1393 kg | 1457 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2660 mm |
