2008 Chevrolet HHR vs. 2007 Jeep Commander
To start off, 2008 Chevrolet HHR 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 2,987 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Jeep Commander is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Jeep Commander (215 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 2008 Chevrolet HHR. (172 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Jeep Commander should accelerate faster than 2008 Chevrolet HHR. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Jeep Commander weights approximately 885 kg more than 2008 Chevrolet HHR. 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 Chevrolet HHR. 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 (510 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 284 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Chevrolet HHR. (226 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2007 Jeep Commander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Chevrolet HHR. 2007 Jeep Commander has automatic transmission and 2008 Chevrolet HHR has manual transmission. 2008 Chevrolet HHR 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.
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2008 Chevrolet HHR | 2007 Jeep Commander | |
Make | Chevrolet | Jeep |
Model | HHR | Commander |
Year Released | 2008 | 2007 |
Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2401 cc | 2987 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 172 HP | 215 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 226 Nm | 510 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.4:1 | 17.7:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Top Speed | 180 km/hour | 186 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.4 seconds | 9 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 2355 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3380 mm | 4760 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1830 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2790 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.6 L/100km | 10.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 80 L |