2009 Jeep Compass vs. 2007 Toyota Sequoia
To start off, 2009 Jeep Compass is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Toyota Sequoia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Toyota Sequoia would be higher. At 4,664 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Toyota Sequoia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Toyota Sequoia (274 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 102 more horse power than 2009 Jeep Compass. (172 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Toyota Sequoia should accelerate faster than 2009 Jeep Compass. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Jeep Compass weights approximately 283 kg more than 2007 Toyota Sequoia.
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, 2007 Toyota Sequoia (426 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 202 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Jeep Compass. (224 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2007 Toyota Sequoia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Jeep Compass. 2007 Toyota Sequoia has automatic transmission and 2009 Jeep Compass has manual transmission. 2009 Jeep Compass will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Toyota Sequoia will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Jeep Compass | 2007 Toyota Sequoia | |
| Make | Jeep | Toyota |
| Model | Compass | Sequoia |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Crossover | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2360 cc | 4664 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 172 HP | 274 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 224 Nm | 426 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 97 mm | 84 mm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1393 kg | 1110 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 5190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1930 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 3010 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 8.9 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 10.8 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 51 L | 100 L |
