2005 Honda Civic vs. 2008 Jeep Commander
To start off, 2008 Jeep Commander is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Honda Civic would be higher. At 3,699 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Jeep Commander is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Jeep Commander (210 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 83 more horse power than 2005 Honda Civic. (127 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Jeep Commander should accelerate faster than 2005 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Jeep Commander weights approximately 768 kg more than 2005 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 2005 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 (319 Nm) has 164 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda Civic. (155 Nm). This means 2008 Jeep Commander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Honda Civic | 2008 Jeep Commander | |
Make | Honda | Jeep |
Model | Civic | Commander |
Year Released | 2005 | 2008 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1590 cc | 3699 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 127 HP | 210 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 155 Nm | 319 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.9:1 | 9.7:1 |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1210 kg | 1978 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1830 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2790 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.9 L/100km | 9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 80 L |