2008 GMC Yukon vs. 2008 Jeep Commander
To start off, both 2008 GMC Yukon 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 271 kg more than 2008 GMC Yukon.
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, 2008 Jeep Commander (500 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 38 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 GMC Yukon. (462 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2008 Jeep Commander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 GMC Yukon.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 GMC Yukon | 2008 Jeep Commander | |
| Make | GMC | Jeep |
| Model | Yukon | Commander |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5300 cc | 5654 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 320 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 462 Nm | 500 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2141 kg | 2412 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5140 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1960 mm | 1830 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2790 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.1 L/100km | 15.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 78 L |
