2002 Honda Civic vs. 2007 Jeep Commander
To start off, 2007 Jeep Commander is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Honda Civic would be higher. At 2,987 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Jeep Commander is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Jeep Commander (215 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 2002 Honda Civic. (157 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Jeep Commander should accelerate faster than 2002 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Jeep Commander weights approximately 1091 kg more than 2002 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2007 Jeep Commander is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2002 Honda Civic. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Jeep Commander will offer significantly more control. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2007 Jeep Commander (510 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 331 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Honda Civic. (179 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2007 Jeep Commander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Honda Civic. 2007 Jeep Commander has automatic transmission and 2002 Honda Civic has manual transmission. 2002 Honda Civic will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Jeep Commander will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Honda Civic | 2007 Jeep Commander | |
Make | Honda | Jeep |
Model | Civic | Commander |
Year Released | 2002 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1999 cc | 2987 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 157 HP | 215 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 179 Nm | 510 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 17.7:1 |
Top Speed | 210 km/hour | 186 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.8 seconds | 9 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1264 kg | 2355 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4760 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1830 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2790 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.5 L/100km | 10.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 80 L |