2008 Jeep Cherokee vs. 2008 Jeep Commander
To start off, both 2008 Jeep Cherokee 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 3,699 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Jeep Commander is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Jeep Cherokee weights approximately 89 kg more than 2008 Jeep Commander.
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 Cherokee (400 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 81 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Jeep Commander. (319 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Jeep Cherokee will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Jeep Commander.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Jeep Cherokee | 2008 Jeep Commander | |
| Make | Jeep | Jeep |
| Model | Cherokee | Commander |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2776 cc | 3699 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 210 HP |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 319 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 17.5:1 | 9.7:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1949 kg | 1860 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1810 mm | 1830 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2790 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.9 L/100km | 9.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 78 L | 80 L |
