2012 Jeep Compass vs. 2012 Toyota Tundra
To start off, both 2012 Jeep Compass and 2012 Toyota Tundra were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Toyota Tundra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Toyota Tundra (234 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 2012 Jeep Compass. (172 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Toyota Tundra should accelerate faster than 2012 Jeep Compass. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Jeep Compass weights approximately 119 kg more than 2012 Toyota Tundra.
Because 2012 Toyota Tundra 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 Toyota Tundra. 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 Toyota Tundra (266 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 43 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Jeep Compass. (223 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2012 Toyota Tundra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Jeep Compass.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Jeep Compass | 2012 Toyota Tundra | |
| Make | Jeep | Toyota |
| Model | Compass | Tundra |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Crossover | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2400 cc | 4000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 172 HP | 234 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 223 Nm | 266 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | CVT | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1449 kg | 1330 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4448 mm | 4550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1651 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2634 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 8.7 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.2 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 51 L | 50 L |
