2012 Jaguar XF vs. 2012 Jeep Compass
To start off, both 2012 Jaguar XF and 2012 Jeep Compass were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Jaguar XF is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Jaguar XF (510 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 352 more horse power than 2012 Jeep Compass. (158 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Jaguar XF should accelerate faster than 2012 Jeep Compass. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Jaguar XF weights approximately 544 kg more than 2012 Jeep Compass. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 Jaguar XF is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2012 Jaguar XF. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Jeep Compass, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Jaguar XF (624 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 433 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Jeep Compass. (191 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2012 Jaguar XF will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Jeep Compass. 2012 Jaguar XF has automatic transmission and 2012 Jeep Compass has manual transmission. 2012 Jeep Compass will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Jaguar XF will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Jaguar XF | 2012 Jeep Compass | |
| Make | Jaguar | Jeep |
| Model | XF | Compass |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5000 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 510 HP | 158 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 624 Nm | 191 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 5-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1953 kg | 1409 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4961 mm | 4448 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1877 mm | 1814 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1461 mm | 1651 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2908 mm | 2634 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.2 L/100km | 8.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 51 L |
