Jeep Compass 2011 vs Volkswagen Tiguan 2007
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.1 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing belt | |
| Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 136 HP | 140 HP | |
| Torque: | 320 NM | 320 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.6 seconds | 10.5 seconds | |
| Jeep Compass engine produces 4 HP less power than Volkswagen Tiguan, the torque is the same for both cars. Due to the lower power, Jeep Compass reaches 100 km/h speed 0.1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.1 | 7.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.8 l/100km | 8.1 l/100km | |
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The Jeep Compass is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Jeep Compass consumes 1.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Tiguan, which means that by driving the Jeep Compass over 15,000 km in a year you can save 165 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Jeep Compass consumes 0.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Tiguan. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 51 litres | 64 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 830 km in combined cycle | 880 km in combined cycle | |
| 940 km on highway | 1080 km on highway | ||
| 650 km with real consumption | 790 km with real consumption | ||
| Volkswagen Tiguan gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 390'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 5 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | Installed on at least 12 other car models, including Volkswagen Passat, Volkswagen Golf, Volkswagen Sharan, Audi A3 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Volkswagen Tiguan might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.45 m | 4.43 m | |
| Width: | 1.81 m | 1.81 m | |
| Height: | 1.66 m | 1.69 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Jeep Compass is 2 cm longer than the Volkswagen Tiguan, width is practically the same , while the height of Jeep Compass is 2 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 328 litres | 470 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
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Volkswagen Tiguan has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Jeep Compass has 142 litres less trunk space than the Volkswagen Tiguan. This could mean that the Jeep Compass uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.8 meters | 12 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Jeep Compass is 1.2 metres less than that of the Volkswagen Tiguan, which means Jeep Compass can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`000 | 2`165 | |
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| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 7600 | 7600 | |
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