2010 Dodge Avenger vs. 2010 Jeep Compass

To start off, both 2010 Dodge Avenger and 2010 Jeep Compass were released in the same year (2010). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. Both 2010 Dodge Avenger and 2010 Jeep Compass are equipped with a 2,400 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Dodge Avenger (173 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2010 Jeep Compass. (172 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Dodge Avenger should accelerate faster than 2010 Jeep Compass.

Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than 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, 2010 Dodge Avenger (225 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Jeep Compass. (223 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2010 Dodge Avenger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Jeep Compass. 2010 Dodge Avenger has automatic transmission and 2010 Jeep Compass has manual transmission. 2010 Jeep Compass will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Dodge Avenger will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2010 Dodge Avenger 2010 Jeep Compass
Make Dodge Jeep
Model Avenger Compass
Year Released 2010 2010
Body Type Sedan Crossover
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2400 cc 2400 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 173 HP 172 HP
Engine RPM 6000 RPM 6000 RPM
Torque 225 Nm 223 Nm
Torque RPM 4400 RPM 4400 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Front Front
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Length 4849 mm 4404 mm
Vehicle Width 1824 mm 1760 mm
Vehicle Height 1496 mm 1656 mm
Wheelbase Size 2766 mm 2634 mm
Fuel Consumption 7.8 L/100km 8.4 L/100km
Fuel Consumption City 11.2 L/100km 10.2 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 64 L 51 L


 

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