2009 Jeep Compass vs. 2009 Volkswagen Beetle
To start off, both 2009 Jeep Compass and 2009 Volkswagen Beetle were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,984 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Volkswagen Beetle is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Jeep Compass (138 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 2009 Volkswagen Beetle. (114 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Jeep Compass should accelerate faster than 2009 Volkswagen Beetle.
Because 2009 Jeep Compass is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Volkswagen Beetle. 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 (310 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 138 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Volkswagen Beetle. (172 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2009 Jeep Compass will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Volkswagen Beetle.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Jeep Compass | 2009 Volkswagen Beetle | |
| Make | Jeep | Volkswagen |
| Model | Compass | Beetle |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Crossover | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1968 cc | 1984 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 310 Nm | 172 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 10.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 185 km/hour | 180 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 11 seconds | 11.7 seconds |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4090 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2520 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.5 L/100km | 8.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 51 L | 55 L |
