2009 Jeep Compass vs. 2008 Land Rover Discovery
To start off, 2009 Jeep Compass is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Land Rover Discovery. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Land Rover Discovery would be higher. At 2,720 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Land Rover Discovery is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 662 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, 2008 Land Rover Discovery (441 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 221 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Jeep Compass. (220 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2008 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Jeep Compass.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Jeep Compass | 2008 Land Rover Discovery | |
| Make | Jeep | Land Rover |
| Model | Compass | Discovery |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Crossover | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2359 cc | 2720 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 168 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 441 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1900 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 97 mm | 88 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 183 km/hour | 180 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.3 seconds | 11.5 seconds |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2046 kg | 2708 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4980 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1910 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2890 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.7 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 51 L | 82 L |
