2008 Honda Pilot 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 Pilot. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Honda Pilot would be higher. At 5,654 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Jeep Commander is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Jeep Commander (347 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 103 more horse power than 2008 Honda Pilot. (244 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Jeep Commander should accelerate faster than 2008 Honda Pilot. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Jeep Commander weights approximately 345 kg more than 2008 Honda Pilot. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2010 Jeep Commander (520 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 195 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda Pilot. (325 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2010 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 | 2010 Jeep Commander | |
| Make | Honda | Jeep |
| Model | Pilot | Commander |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2010 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3471 cc | 5654 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 244 HP | 347 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 325 Nm | 520 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2010 kg | 2355 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1830 mm | 1830 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2790 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.8 L/100km | 15.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 77 L | 80 L |
