2008 Jeep Commander vs. 2007 Volvo S80

To start off, 2008 Jeep Commander is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Volvo S80. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Volvo S80 would be higher. At 3,192 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Volvo S80 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Jeep Commander weights approximately 829 kg more than 2007 Volvo S80.

Because 2008 Jeep Commander is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Volvo S80. 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 190 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Volvo S80. (320 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2008 Jeep Commander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Volvo S80.

Compare all specifications:

2008 Jeep Commander 2007 Volvo S80
Make Jeep Volvo
Model Commander S80
Year Released 2008 2007
Body Type SUV Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2987 cc 3192 cc
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 0 HP 235 HP
Torque 510 Nm 320 Nm
Torque RPM 1600 RPM 3200 RPM
Engine Compression Ratio 18.0:1 10.8:1
Drive Type 4WD Front
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 7 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 2410 kg 1581 kg
Vehicle Length 4790 mm 4860 mm
Vehicle Width 1830 mm 1870 mm
Vehicle Height 2270 mm 1500 mm
Wheelbase Size 2790 mm 2840 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 9.3 L/100km 10 L/100km