2012 Jeep Compass vs. 2012 Jeep Liberty
To start off, both 2012 Jeep Compass and 2012 Jeep Liberty were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,700 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Jeep Liberty is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Jeep Liberty (210 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 2012 Jeep Compass. (172 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Jeep Liberty should accelerate faster than 2012 Jeep Compass. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Jeep Liberty weights approximately 400 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 Jeep Liberty 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 Jeep Liberty. 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 Jeep Liberty (318 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 95 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Jeep Compass. (223 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2012 Jeep Liberty will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Jeep Compass.
Compare all specifications:
2012 Jeep Compass | 2012 Jeep Liberty | |
Make | Jeep | Jeep |
Model | Compass | Liberty |
Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
Body Type | Crossover | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2400 cc | 3700 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 172 HP | 210 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 223 Nm | 318 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | CVT | 4-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1449 kg | 1849 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4448 mm | 4493 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1814 mm | 1836 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1651 mm | 1803 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2634 mm | 2695 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 8.7 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 11.2 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 51 L | 74 L |