2012 Honda Accord Crosstour vs. 2013 Jeep Compass
To start off, 2013 Jeep Compass is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2012 Honda Accord Crosstour. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2012 Honda Accord Crosstour would be higher. At 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Honda Accord Crosstour is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Honda Accord Crosstour (271 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 101 more horse power than 2013 Jeep Compass. (170 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Honda Accord Crosstour should accelerate faster than 2013 Jeep Compass. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Honda Accord Crosstour weights approximately 314 kg more than 2013 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, 2012 Honda Accord Crosstour (344 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 120 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Jeep Compass. (224 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2012 Honda Accord Crosstour will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Jeep Compass.
Compare all specifications:
2012 Honda Accord Crosstour | 2013 Jeep Compass | |
Make | Honda | Jeep |
Model | Accord Crosstour | Compass |
Year Released | 2012 | 2013 |
Body Type | Crossover | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3500 cc | 2400 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 271 HP | 170 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 344 Nm | 224 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | 5-speed automatic | CVT |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1763 kg | 1449 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4999 mm | 4448 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1897 mm | 1811 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1669 mm | 1651 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2797 mm | 2634 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 8.7 L/100km | 7.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 9.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 51 L |