2009 Jeep Compass vs. 2012 Lotus Exige
To start off, 2012 Lotus Exige is newer by 3 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 2,360 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Jeep Compass is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Lotus Exige (240 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 68 more horse power than 2009 Jeep Compass. (172 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Lotus Exige should accelerate faster than 2009 Jeep Compass. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Jeep Compass weights approximately 451 kg more than 2012 Lotus Exige.
Because 2009 Jeep Compass is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Lotus Exige. 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, 2012 Lotus Exige (230 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Jeep Compass. (224 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2012 Lotus Exige will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Jeep Compass.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Jeep Compass | 2012 Lotus Exige | |
| Make | Jeep | Lotus |
| Model | Compass | Exige |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Crossover | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2360 cc | 1800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 172 HP | 240 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 8000 RPM |
| Torque | 224 Nm | 230 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1393 kg | 942 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 3797 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1727 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1158 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2299 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 8.9 L/100km | 9 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 10.8 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 51 L | 44 L |
