2008 Jeep Commander vs. 2007 Nissan Versa

To start off, 2008 Jeep Commander is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Nissan Versa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Nissan Versa would be higher. At 2,985 cc, 2008 Jeep Commander is equipped with a bigger engine.

Because 2008 Jeep Commander is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Nissan Versa. 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 338 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Nissan Versa. (172 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2008 Jeep Commander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Nissan Versa. 2008 Jeep Commander has automatic transmission and 2007 Nissan Versa has manual transmission. 2007 Nissan Versa will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Jeep Commander will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2008 Jeep Commander 2007 Nissan Versa
Make Jeep Nissan
Model Commander Versa
Year Released 2008 2007
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2985 cc 1798 cc
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 0 HP 122 HP
Torque 510 Nm 172 Nm
Torque RPM 1600 RPM 4800 RPM
Engine Bore Size 92 mm 80 mm
Engine Stroke Size 83 mm 88 mm
Fuel Type Diesel Diesel
Drive Type 4WD Front
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Number of Seats 7 seats 5 seats
Vehicle Length 4790 mm 4480 mm
Vehicle Width 1830 mm 1700 mm
Vehicle Height 1810 mm 1540 mm
Wheelbase Size 2790 mm 2610 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 9.9 L/100km 7.5 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 78 L 50 L


 

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