2008 Jeep Commander vs. 2007 Opel Corsa

To start off, 2008 Jeep Commander is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Opel Corsa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Opel Corsa would be higher. At 2,985 cc, 2008 Jeep Commander is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Jeep Commander weights approximately 1810 kg more than 2007 Opel Corsa.

Because 2008 Jeep Commander is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Opel Corsa. 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 350 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Opel Corsa. (160 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 2008 Jeep Commander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Opel Corsa. 2008 Jeep Commander has automatic transmission and 2007 Opel Corsa has manual transmission. 2007 Opel Corsa 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 Opel Corsa
Make Jeep Opel
Model Commander Corsa
Year Released 2008 2007
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2985 cc 1795 cc
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 0 HP 106 HP
Torque 510 Nm 160 Nm
Torque RPM 1600 RPM 2600 RPM
Engine Bore Size 92 mm 80.5 mm
Engine Stroke Size 83 mm 88.2 mm
Fuel Type Diesel Gasoline
Drive Type 4WD Front
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Number of Seats 7 seats 2 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 2900 kg 1090 kg
Vehicle Length 4790 mm 3850 mm
Vehicle Height 1810 mm 1450 mm
Wheelbase Size 2790 mm 2720 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 9.9 L/100km 7.7 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 78 L 50 L


 

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