2002 Honda Civic vs. 2008 Jeep Commander
To start off, 2008 Jeep Commander is newer by 6 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 5,654 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Jeep Commander is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Jeep Commander (330 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 232 more horse power than 2002 Honda Civic. (98 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Jeep Commander should accelerate faster than 2002 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Jeep Commander weights approximately 600 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 2008 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, 2008 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, 2008 Jeep Commander (509 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 289 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Honda Civic. (220 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2008 Jeep Commander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Honda Civic. 2008 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. 2008 Jeep Commander will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Honda Civic | 2008 Jeep Commander | |
Make | Honda | Jeep |
Model | Civic | Commander |
Year Released | 2002 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1672 cc | 5654 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 98 HP | 330 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 220 Nm | 509 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 99.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 90.9 mm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1266 kg | 1866 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1830 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2790 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 4.3 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 6.1 L/100km | 18.1 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 4.9 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 80 L |