2008 Jeep Commander 3.0 CRD vs. 2008 Jeep Commander 5.7
To start off, both 2008 Jeep Commander 3.0 CRD and 2008 Jeep Commander 5.7 were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,654 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Jeep Commander 5.7 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Jeep Commander 5.7 weights approximately 57 kg more than 2008 Jeep Commander 3.0 CRD.
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 Commander 3.0 CRD (510 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Jeep Commander 5.7. (500 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Jeep Commander 3.0 CRD will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Jeep Commander 5.7.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Jeep Commander 3.0 CRD | 2008 Jeep Commander 5.7 | |
| Make | Jeep | Jeep |
| Model | Commander | Commander |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2985 cc | 5654 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 510 Nm | 500 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 99.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 90.9 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 17.7:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 191 km/hour | 208 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 9 seconds | 7.4 seconds |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2355 kg | 2412 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1830 mm | 1830 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 2790 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.8 L/100km | 15.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 78 L |
