2010 Jeep Compass vs. 2010 Volkswagen Eos
To start off, both 2010 Jeep Compass and 2010 Volkswagen Eos were released in the same year (2010). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,400 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Jeep Compass is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Volkswagen Eos (200 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 2010 Jeep Compass. (172 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Volkswagen Eos should accelerate faster than 2010 Jeep Compass. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Volkswagen Eos weights approximately 196 kg more than 2010 Jeep Compass. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 Volkswagen Eos (280 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 57 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Jeep Compass. (223 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2010 Volkswagen Eos will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Jeep Compass.
Compare all specifications:
2010 Jeep Compass | 2010 Volkswagen Eos | |
Make | Jeep | Volkswagen |
Model | Compass | Eos |
Year Released | 2010 | 2010 |
Body Type | Crossover | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2400 cc | 2000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 172 HP | 200 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5100 RPM |
Torque | 223 Nm | 280 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1394 kg | 1590 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4404 mm | 4409 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1791 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1656 mm | 1443 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2634 mm | 2578 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 8.4 L/100km | 7.6 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 10.2 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 51 L | 55 L |