2007 Audi A3 vs. 2007 Jeep Commander
To start off, both 2007 Audi A3 and 2007 Jeep Commander were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,701 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Jeep Commander is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Jeep Commander (228 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 2007 Audi A3. (200 HP @ 5100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Jeep Commander should accelerate faster than 2007 Audi A3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Jeep Commander weights approximately 880 kg more than 2007 Audi A3. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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 (410 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 129 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Audi A3. (281 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2007 Jeep Commander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Audi A3.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Audi A3 | 2007 Jeep Commander | |
| Make | Audi | Jeep |
| Model | A3 | Commander |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1983 cc | 4701 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 200 HP | 228 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 281 Nm | 410 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 2410 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1830 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2790 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.6 L/100km | 14.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 78 L |
