2009 Jeep Compass vs. 2010 Nissan Rogue
To start off, 2010 Nissan Rogue is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Jeep Compass. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Jeep Compass would be higher. At 2,500 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Nissan Rogue is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Nissan Rogue (170 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 2009 Jeep Compass. (138 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Nissan Rogue should accelerate faster than 2009 Jeep Compass. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Jeep Compass weights approximately 93 kg more than 2010 Nissan Rogue.
Because 2009 Jeep Compass is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Nissan Rogue. 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 73 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Nissan Rogue. (237 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2009 Jeep Compass will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Nissan Rogue.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Jeep Compass | 2010 Nissan Rogue | |
| Make | Jeep | Nissan |
| Model | Compass | Rogue |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Crossover | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1968 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 170 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 310 Nm | 237 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1614 kg | 1521 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4646 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1801 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1684 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2690 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 51 L | 60 L |
