2009 Jeep Compass vs. 2003 Kia Amanti
To start off, 2009 Jeep Compass is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Kia Amanti. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Kia Amanti would be higher. At 3,491 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 Kia Amanti is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Kia Amanti (201 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 2009 Jeep Compass. (172 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Kia Amanti should accelerate faster than 2009 Jeep Compass. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Jeep Compass weights approximately 219 kg more than 2003 Kia Amanti.
Because 2009 Jeep Compass is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2003 Kia Amanti. 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, 2003 Kia Amanti (298 Nm) has 74 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Jeep Compass. (224 Nm). This means 2003 Kia Amanti will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Jeep Compass.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Jeep Compass | 2003 Kia Amanti | |
| Make | Jeep | Kia |
| Model | Compass | Amanti |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Crossover | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2360 cc | 3491 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 172 HP | 201 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 224 Nm | 298 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2043 kg | 1824 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2910 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 8.7 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 10.7 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.8 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 51 L | 70 L |
