2007 Jeep Commander vs. 2008 Opel Corsa
To start off, 2008 Opel Corsa is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Jeep Commander. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Jeep Commander would be higher. At 4,701 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Jeep Commander is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Jeep Commander (236 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 147 more horse power than 2008 Opel Corsa. (89 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Jeep Commander should accelerate faster than 2008 Opel Corsa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Jeep Commander weights approximately 2 kg more than 2008 Opel Corsa. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2007 Jeep Commander is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Opel Corsa. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 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, 2007 Jeep Commander (414 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 214 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Opel Corsa. (200 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2007 Jeep Commander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Opel Corsa. 2007 Jeep Commander has automatic transmission and 2008 Opel Corsa has manual transmission. 2008 Opel Corsa will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Jeep Commander will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Jeep Commander | 2008 Opel Corsa | |
Make | Jeep | Opel |
Model | Commander | Corsa |
Year Released | 2007 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4701 cc | 1248 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 236 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 414 Nm | 200 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 18.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1677 kg | 1675 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4010 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1830 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 2520 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.8 L/100km | 4.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 44 L |