Jeep Compass 2006 vs Jeep Grand Cherokee 2001
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.4 Petrol | 2.7 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Jeep Compass) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (Jeep Grand Cherokee) engines, on the other hand, offer superior fuel efficiency and torque, making them ideal for long-distance driving and heavy loads. Read more: Petrol vs. Diesel: Fuel Economy and Key Differences. | |||
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 170 HP | 163 HP | |
| Torque: | 220 NM | 400 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.7 seconds | 11.2 seconds | |
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Jeep Compass is more dynamic to drive. Jeep Compass engine produces 7 HP more power than Jeep Grand Cherokee, but torque is 180 NM less than Jeep Grand Cherokee. Thanks to more power Jeep Compass reaches 100 km/h speed 0.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.7 | 9.7 | |
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The Jeep Compass is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Jeep Compass consumes 1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Jeep Grand Cherokee, which means that by driving the Jeep Compass over 15,000 km in a year you can save 150 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 51 litres | 78 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 580 km in combined cycle | 800 km in combined cycle | |
| 670 km on highway | 960 km on highway | ||
| Jeep Grand Cherokee gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 360'000 km | 480'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Jeep Grand Cherokee engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 20 years | 3 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including Jeep Patriot, Dodge Caliber, Dodge Avenger, Chrysler Sebring | Used only for this car | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Jeep Compass might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Jeep Grand Cherokee engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.40 m | 4.61 m | |
| Width: | 1.81 m | 1.84 m | |
| Height: | 1.63 m | 1.84 m | |
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Jeep Compass is smaller. Jeep Compass is 21 cm shorter than the Jeep Grand Cherokee, 3 cm narrower, while the height of Jeep Compass is 21 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 334 litres | 1104 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1277 litres | 2047 litres | |
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Jeep Grand Cherokee has more luggage space. Jeep Compass has 770 litres less trunk space than the Jeep Grand Cherokee. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Jeep Grand Cherokee (by 770 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.3 meters | 11.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Jeep Compass is 0.6 metres less than that of the Jeep Grand Cherokee, which means Jeep Compass can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`980 | 2`506 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | below average | |
| Average price (€): | 2800 | 3400 | |
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