2013 Volkswagen Touareg vs. 2013 Jeep Compass
To start off, both 2013 Volkswagen Touareg and 2013 Jeep Compass were released in the same year (2013). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 Volkswagen Touareg is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Volkswagen Touareg (276 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 106 more horse power than 2013 Jeep Compass. (170 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2013 Volkswagen Touareg should accelerate faster than 2013 Jeep Compass. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Volkswagen Touareg weights approximately 664 kg more than 2013 Jeep Compass. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2013 Volkswagen Touareg (361 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 137 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Jeep Compass. (224 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2013 Volkswagen Touareg will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Jeep Compass. 2013 Volkswagen Touareg has automatic transmission and 2013 Jeep Compass has manual transmission. 2013 Jeep Compass will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2013 Volkswagen Touareg will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2013 Volkswagen Touareg | 2013 Jeep Compass | |
| Make | Volkswagen | Jeep |
| Model | Touareg | Compass |
| Year Released | 2013 | 2013 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3600 cc | 2400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 276 HP | 170 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 361 Nm | 224 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 97 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | AWD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | 8-speed automatic | 5-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2137 kg | 1473 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4795 mm | 4448 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1811 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1732 mm | 1651 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2893 mm | 2634 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 8.8 L/100km | 7.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 12.3 L/100km | 9.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 51 L |
