2008 Hyundai Trajet vs. 2008 Jeep Commander
To start off, both 2008 Hyundai Trajet 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 2,985 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Jeep Commander is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Jeep Commander (215 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 2008 Hyundai Trajet. (171 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Jeep Commander should accelerate faster than 2008 Hyundai Trajet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Jeep Commander weights approximately 607 kg more than 2008 Hyundai Trajet. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2008 Jeep Commander is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Hyundai Trajet. 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 (510 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 265 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Hyundai Trajet. (245 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Jeep Commander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Hyundai Trajet.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Hyundai Trajet | 2008 Jeep Commander | |
| Make | Hyundai | Jeep |
| Model | Trajet | Commander |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Minivan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2565 cc | 2985 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 171 HP | 215 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 245 Nm | 510 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 17.7:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 188 km/hour | 191 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.7 seconds | 9 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1748 kg | 2355 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1720 mm | 1830 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2790 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 16.4 L/100km | 10.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 80 L |
