Jeep Compass 4X4 Diesel Automatic Is Quicker Than The New 4X2 Version
The front-wheel-drive diesel automatic variants were introduced last year to make this powertrain option more affordable
Jeep Compass, the American carmaker’s entry level model in India got new 4x2 (front-wheel-drive) diesel automatic variants last year. Prior to this, the diesel-auto combination was only available with the four-wheel drivetrain (in the top-spec version). Recently, we tested the performance of this new, more affordable powertrain and have compared it with the performance of the 4X4 diesel automatic Compass. Here are the results:
Acceleration
| Tests |
2-litre Diesel AT 4X2 |
2-litre Diesel AT 4X4 |
| 0-100 kmph |
11.24 seconds |
10.89 seconds |
| Quarter Mile |
17.77 seconds @ 125.11 kmph |
17.99 seconds @ 122.65 kmph |
| Kickdown (20-80 kmph) |
7.3 seconds |
7.11 seconds |
In our acceleration tests, the Compass 4x4 variant proved to be the quicker in both the 0-100 kmph run and faster at dropping gears for on-the-go acceleration. However, the new front-wheel-drive variant completed the quarter mile in less time.
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One thing to note is that both these variants get the same 2-litre diesel engine that makes 170 PS and 350 Nm, and this engine is paired with a 9-speed automatic transmission. The only difference between these two variants is the drivetrain.
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| Tests |
2-litre Diesel AT 4X2 |
2-litre Diesel AT 4X4 |
| 100-0 kmph |
42.86 metres |
40.84 metres |
| 80-0 kmph |
26.6 metres |
25.55 metres |
Even in our braking tests, the four-wheel-drive variant proved to be better and had a shorter stopping distance in both 100-0 kmph and 80-0 kmph tests. Both these variants sit on 18-inch alloy wheels. Still, the 4X4 variant’s stopping distance was shorter by over 2 metres in the 100-0 kmph test, and by over 1 metre in the 80-0 kmph test.
Price
The Jeep Compass is priced between Rs 20.69 lakh and Rs 32.27 lakh (ex-showroom) where the 4x4 diesel automatic variant is the top-variant with the biggest price tag, but the 4X2 diesel automatic powertrain starts from Rs 26.69 lakh with the Longitude trim. The Jeep Compass is a rival to the Hyundai Tucson, Volkswagen Tiguan, Skoda Kodiaq, and Citroen C5 Aircross.
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