Jeep Compass 2011 vs Ford Kuga 2009
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.4 Petrol | 2.5 Petrol | |
| 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: | 170 HP | 200 HP | |
| Torque: | 220 NM | 320 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.7 seconds | 8.2 seconds | |
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Ford Kuga is a more dynamic driving. Jeep Compass engine produces 30 HP less power than Ford Kuga, whereas torque is 100 NM less than Ford Kuga. Due to the lower power, Jeep Compass reaches 100 km/h speed 2.5 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.1 | 9.9 | |
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The Jeep Compass is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Jeep Compass consumes 1.8 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Ford Kuga, which means that by driving the Jeep Compass over 15,000 km in a year you can save 270 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 51 litres | 58 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 620 km in combined cycle | 580 km in combined cycle | |
| 790 km on highway | 760 km on highway | ||
| Jeep Compass gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
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Jeep Compass has 4x4: It can have Freedom Drive I or II - an electronically controlled four-wheel drive system. Normally, the car has front-wheel drive, but if wheel slip is detected, it can automatically send up to 50% power to the rear wheels. The Freedom Drive I system is designed primarily for snow and similar conditions with limited traction. The Freedom Drive II version adds an off-road four-wheel drive mode, traction control, optimized engine and transmission performance for rock crawling, and hill descent control (not in EU editions). | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 360'000 km | 630'000 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 Ford Kuga engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 19 years | 5 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.45 m | 4.44 m | |
| Width: | 1.81 m | 1.84 m | |
| Height: | 1.66 m | 1.68 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Jeep Compass and Ford Kuga are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 328 litres | 410 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1269 litres | no data | |
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Ford Kuga has more luggage space. Jeep Compass has 82 litres less trunk space than the Ford Kuga. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.8 meters | 11.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Jeep Compass is 0.8 metres less than that of the Ford Kuga, which means Jeep Compass can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Power steering: | Electric power steering | Hydraulic power steering | |
| Electric power steering is simpler, quieter, more fuel-efficient, more configurable and provides additional features such as auto-steering for lane assist and parking. The disadvantages of electric power steering are possible overheating under prolonged load conditions and insufficient feedback (feeling) during steering. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`890 | 2`130 | |
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| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 6600 | 6400 | |
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