2004 Honda Civic vs. 2008 Jeep Commander
To start off, 2008 Jeep Commander is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 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 (322 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 195 more horse power than 2004 Honda Civic. (127 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Jeep Commander should accelerate faster than 2004 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Jeep Commander weights approximately 1145 kg more than 2004 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 2004 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 (500 Nm) has 347 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Honda Civic. (153 Nm). This means 2008 Jeep Commander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Honda Civic | 2008 Jeep Commander | |
Make | Honda | Jeep |
Model | Civic | Commander |
Year Released | 2004 | 2008 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1668 cc | 5654 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 127 HP | 322 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 153 Nm | 500 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 99.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 94 mm | 90.9 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.9:1 | 9.5:1 |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1210 kg | 2355 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1830 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2790 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.9 L/100km | 15.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 80 L |