Jeep Compass 2011 vs Subaru Forester 2011
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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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 | 263 HP | |
| Torque: | 220 NM | 347 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.7 seconds | 6.5 seconds | |
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Subaru Forester is a more dynamic driving. Jeep Compass engine produces 93 HP less power than Subaru Forester, whereas torque is 127 NM less than Subaru Forester. Due to the lower power, Jeep Compass reaches 100 km/h speed 4.2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.1 | 10.5 | |
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The Jeep Compass is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Jeep Compass consumes 2.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Subaru Forester, which means that by driving the Jeep Compass over 15,000 km in a year you can save 360 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 51 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 620 km in combined cycle | 570 km in combined cycle | |
| 790 km on highway | 750 km on highway | ||
| Jeep Compass 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 | 300'000 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 Compass engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 19 years | 21 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including Jeep Patriot, Dodge Caliber, Dodge Avenger, Chrysler Sebring | Used also on Subaru Legacy | |
| 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 | 4.56 m | |
| Width: | 1.81 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.66 m | 1.68 m | |
| Jeep Compass is 11 cm shorter than the Subaru Forester, 3 cm wider, while the height of Jeep Compass is 1 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 328 litres | no data | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1269 litres | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.8 meters | no data | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`890 | no data | |
| Safety: | |||
| Subaru Forester scores higher in safety tests. The Subaru Forester scores significantly higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | no data | average | |
| Average price (€): | 6600 | 5400 | |
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