2009 Jeep Compass vs. 2009 Jeep Patriot

To start off, both 2009 Jeep Compass and 2009 Jeep Patriot were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,360 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Jeep Patriot is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Jeep Patriot (172 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 2009 Jeep Compass. (168 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Jeep Patriot should accelerate faster than 2009 Jeep Compass. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Jeep Compass weights approximately 3 kg more than 2009 Jeep Patriot.

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 Patriot (224 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Jeep Compass. (220 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2009 Jeep Patriot will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Jeep Compass.

Compare all specifications:

2009 Jeep Compass 2009 Jeep Patriot
Make Jeep Jeep
Model Compass Patriot
Year Released 2009 2009
Body Type Crossover SUV
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2359 cc 2360 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 168 HP 172 HP
Engine RPM 6000 RPM 6000 RPM
Torque 220 Nm 224 Nm
Torque RPM 4500 RPM 4400 RPM
Engine Bore Size 88 mm 88 mm
Engine Stroke Size 97 mm 97 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 10.5:1 9.6:1
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
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 2043 kg
Vehicle Length 4410 mm 4420 mm
Vehicle Width 1820 mm 1760 mm
Vehicle Height 1750 mm 1640 mm
Wheelbase Size 2640 mm 2640 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 8.7 L/100km 10 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 51 L 51 L


 

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