2012 Jeep Compass vs. 2009 Honda Civic
To start off, 2012 Jeep Compass is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Honda Civic would be higher. At 2,000 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Jeep Compass is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Jeep Compass (158 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 2009 Honda Civic. (108 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Jeep Compass should accelerate faster than 2009 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Jeep Compass weights approximately 229 kg more than 2009 Honda Civic. 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 Jeep Compass (191 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Honda Civic. (152 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2012 Jeep Compass will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Jeep Compass | 2009 Honda Civic | |
| Make | Jeep | Honda |
| Model | Compass | Civic |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2000 cc | 1590 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 158 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 191 Nm | 152 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | CVT | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1409 kg | 1180 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4448 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1814 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1651 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2634 mm | 2690 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 51 L | 50 L |
