2008 Honda Pilot vs. 2008 Jeep Commander
To start off, both 2008 Honda Pilot 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 4,701 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Jeep Commander is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Honda Pilot (244 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 2008 Jeep Commander. (229 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Honda Pilot should accelerate faster than 2008 Jeep Commander. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Jeep Commander weights approximately 295 kg more than 2008 Honda Pilot.
Because 2008 Jeep Commander is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Honda Pilot. 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 (410 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 85 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda Pilot. (325 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2008 Jeep Commander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda Pilot.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Honda Pilot | 2008 Jeep Commander | |
| Make | Honda | Jeep |
| Model | Pilot | Commander |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3471 cc | 4701 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 244 HP | 229 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 325 Nm | 410 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2010 kg | 2305 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1830 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2790 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.1 L/100km | 14.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 77 L | 80 L |
