2009 Jeep Compass vs. 2009 Toyota Tacoma
To start off, both 2009 Jeep Compass and 2009 Toyota Tacoma were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,701 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Toyota Tacoma is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Jeep Compass (172 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 2009 Toyota Tacoma. (157 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Jeep Compass should accelerate faster than 2009 Toyota Tacoma. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Jeep Compass weights approximately 969 kg more than 2009 Toyota Tacoma. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2009 Jeep Compass is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Toyota Tacoma. 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, 2009 Jeep Compass (224 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 44 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Toyota Tacoma. (180 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2009 Jeep Compass will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Toyota Tacoma.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Jeep Compass | 2009 Toyota Tacoma | |
Make | Jeep | Toyota |
Model | Compass | Tacoma |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | Crossover | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2360 cc | 2701 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 172 HP | 157 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 224 Nm | 180 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.6:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2043 kg | 1074 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 5290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1780 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 3240 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 8.7 L/100km | 10.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 10.7 L/100km | 14 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.8 L/100km | 12.5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 51 L | 79 L |