2009 Jeep Compass vs. 2004 Kia Retona
To start off, 2009 Jeep Compass is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Kia Retona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Kia Retona would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Kia Retona is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Jeep Compass (138 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 2004 Kia Retona. (90 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Jeep Compass should accelerate faster than 2004 Kia Retona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Kia Retona weights approximately 256 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 (310 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 105 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Kia Retona. (205 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2009 Jeep Compass will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Kia Retona.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Jeep Compass | 2004 Kia Retona | |
Make | Jeep | Kia |
Model | Compass | Retona |
Year Released | 2009 | 2004 |
Body Type | Crossover | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1968 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 90 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 310 Nm | 205 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 95.5 mm | 92 mm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1614 kg | 1870 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4010 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1840 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2370 mm |