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| ×2009 Lotus Elise SC | ×2012 Jeep Compass FWD 4dr Sport | |
|---|---|---|
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| The Car Guide rating | ||
| Year | ||
| Trim | ||
| Pricing | ||
| MSRP | N/A | CA$18,995 |
| Fees | N/A | CA$1,595 |
| Gas guzzler tax | CA$0 | CA$0 |
| Monthly payments | CA$0/month | CA$358/month |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine | 1,8 l I-4 | 2,4 l I-4 |
| Power | 218 hp @ 8,000 rpm (163 kW) | 172 hp @ 6,000 rpm (128 kW) |
| Torque | 156 lb·ft @ 5,500 rpm (212 N·m) | 165 lb·ft @ 4,400 rpm (224 N·m) |
| Induction | Atmospheric | Atmospheric |
| Fuel | Premium | Regular |
| Transmission | 6-speed manual | 5-speed manual |
| Drivetrain | RWD | FWD |
| Vehicle type / Category | ||
| Vehicle type | Roadster | SUV |
| Category | Sports Car $50,000 - $100,000 | N/A |
| Assembly | Hethel, GB | N/A |
| Generation | 1 | N/A |
| Fuel efficiency / Autonomy | ||
| City | 11.8 L/100km | 9.0 L/100km |
| Highway | 9.0 L/100km | 7.0 L/100km |
| Combined | 10.5 L/100km | 8.1 L/100km |
| Autonomy | 380 km | 641 km |
| CO₂ emissions | N/A | 186 g/km |
| Equipment | ||
| Infotainment | ||
| CD player | N/A | standard |
| Apple CarPlay compatible | not available | not available |
| Android Auto compatible | not available | not available |
| Steering / Suspension / Brakes / Tires | ||
| Steering | rack and pinion, variable assist | rack and pinion with assist |
| Turning diameter | 10 m | 11 m |
| Front suspension | independent, short/long arm | independent, Macpherson strut |
| Rear suspension | independent, short/long arm | N/A |
| Front brakes | Disc | Disc (ABS) |
| Rear brakes | Disc | Drum (ABS) |
| Front tires | P175/55R16 | P215/60R17 |
| Rear tires | P225/45R17 | P215/60R17 |
| Safety | ||
| Seat belts | N/A | 5 |
| Dimensions / Weight | ||
| Length | 3,785 mm (149″) | 4,448 mm (175″) |
| Width | 1,720 mm (68″) | 1,814 mm (71″) |
| Height | 1,143 mm (45″) | 1,651 mm (65″) |
| Wheelbase | 2,301 mm (91″) | 2,634 mm (104″) |
| Front track | N/A | 1,519 mm (60″) |
| Rear track | N/A | 1,519 mm (60″) |
| Weight | 910 kg (2,006 lb) | 1,409 kg (3,106 lb) |
| Capacities | ||
| Passengers | N/A | 5 |
| Trunk | 112 l | between 643 l and 1,518 l |
| Fuel tank | 40 l (9 gal) | 52 l (11 gal) |
| Towing capacity | N/A | 454 kg (1,001 lb) |
| Performance | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 4.6 s | N/A |
| 80-120 km/h | N/A | N/A |
| Top speed | 241 km/h (150 mph) | N/A |
| Braking distance | 34 m | N/A |
| Warranty | ||
| Base warranty | 3 years/60,000 km | 3 years/60,000 km |
| Powertrain warranty | 3 years/60,000 km | 5 years/100,000 km |
| The Car Guide rating | ||
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| Reliability | ||
| Winter driving | N/A | |
| Comfort | ||
| Average | 52% | 68% |
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