2005 Honda Civic vs. 2010 Jeep Commander
To start off, 2010 Jeep Commander is newer by 5 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 4,701 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Jeep Commander is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Jeep Commander (305 HP @ 5650 RPM) has 187 more horse power than 2005 Honda Civic. (118 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Jeep Commander should accelerate faster than 2005 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Jeep Commander weights approximately 861 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 2010 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, 2010 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, 2010 Jeep Commander (454 Nm) has 305 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda Civic. (149 Nm). This means 2010 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 | 2010 Jeep Commander | |
| Make | Honda | Jeep |
| Model | Civic | Commander |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1672 cc | 4701 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 305 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5650 RPM |
| Torque | 149 Nm | 454 Nm |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1182 kg | 2043 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1840 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2790 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 6.2 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 8.1 L/100km | 18.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.1 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 80 L |
