2008 Chrysler Town & Country vs. 2008 Jeep Commander
To start off, both 2008 Chrysler Town & Country and 2008 Jeep Commander were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,654 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Jeep Commander is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Jeep Commander weights approximately 597 kg more than 2008 Chrysler Town & Country.
Because 2008 Jeep Commander is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Chrysler Town & Country. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 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, 2008 Jeep Commander (500 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 222 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Chrysler Town & Country. (278 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Jeep Commander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Chrysler Town & Country.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Chrysler Town & Country | 2008 Jeep Commander | |
| Make | Chrysler | Jeep |
| Model | Town & Country | Commander |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Minivan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3301 cc | 5654 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 176 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 278 Nm | 500 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 99.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 90.9 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1815 kg | 2412 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5150 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1830 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3090 mm | 2790 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.1 L/100km | 15.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 78 L |
