2007 Volkswagen Passat vs. 2010 Jeep Commander
To start off, 2010 Jeep Commander is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Volkswagen Passat. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Volkswagen Passat would be higher. At 5,654 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Jeep Commander is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Jeep Commander (347 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 147 more horse power than 2007 Volkswagen Passat. (200 HP @ 5100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Jeep Commander should accelerate faster than 2007 Volkswagen Passat. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Jeep Commander weights approximately 857 kg more than 2007 Volkswagen Passat. 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 2007 Volkswagen Passat. 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 (520 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 239 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Volkswagen Passat. (281 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2010 Jeep Commander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Volkswagen Passat. 2010 Jeep Commander has automatic transmission and 2007 Volkswagen Passat has manual transmission. 2007 Volkswagen Passat will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Jeep Commander will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Volkswagen Passat | 2010 Jeep Commander | |
Make | Volkswagen | Jeep |
Model | Passat | Commander |
Year Released | 2007 | 2010 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1984 cc | 5654 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 200 HP | 347 HP |
Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 281 Nm | 520 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82.5 mm | 99.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92.8 mm | 90.9 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1498 kg | 2355 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1830 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2790 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.7 L/100km | 15.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 80 L |