2008 Honda Civic vs. 2010 Jeep Commander
To start off, 2010 Jeep Commander is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Honda Civic would be higher. At 4,701 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Jeep Commander is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Jeep Commander weights approximately 897 kg more than 2008 Honda Civic.
Because 2010 Jeep Commander is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Honda Civic. 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 (454 Nm @ 3950 RPM) has 319 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda Civic. (135 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2010 Jeep Commander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda Civic. 2010 Jeep Commander has automatic transmission and 2008 Honda Civic has manual transmission. 2008 Honda Civic 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:
2008 Honda Civic | 2010 Jeep Commander | |
Make | Honda | Jeep |
Model | Civic | Commander |
Year Released | 2008 | 2010 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1493 cc | 4701 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 305 HP |
Torque | 135 Nm | 454 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 3950 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1146 kg | 2043 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4940 mm | 4790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1840 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2790 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.7 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 80 L |