2012 Jeep Compass vs. 2012 Toyota Prius V
To start off, both 2012 Jeep Compass and 2012 Toyota Prius V were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 24 more horse power than 2012 Toyota Prius V. (134 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Jeep Compass should accelerate faster than 2012 Toyota Prius V. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Toyota Prius V weights approximately 76 kg more than 2012 Jeep Compass.
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 49 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Toyota Prius V. (142 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2012 Jeep Compass will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Toyota Prius V.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Jeep Compass | 2012 Toyota Prius V | |
| Make | Jeep | Toyota |
| Model | Compass | Prius V |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Crossover | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2000 cc | 1800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 158 HP | 134 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 191 Nm | 142 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | CVT | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1409 kg | 1485 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4448 mm | 4615 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1814 mm | 1775 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1651 mm | 1575 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2634 mm | 2779 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 8.7 L/100km | 5.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 10.2 L/100km | 5.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 51 L | 45 L |
