2008 Jeep Commander vs. 2008 Jeep Compass
To start off, both 2008 Jeep Commander and 2008 Jeep Compass were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,987 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 432 kg more than 2008 Jeep Compass.
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 (510 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 286 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Jeep Compass. (224 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2008 Jeep Commander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Jeep Compass. 2008 Jeep Commander has automatic transmission and 2008 Jeep Compass has manual transmission. 2008 Jeep Compass 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 | 2008 Jeep Compass | |
Make | Jeep | Jeep |
Model | Commander | Compass |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | SUV | Crossover |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2987 cc | 2360 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 173 HP |
Torque | 510 Nm | 224 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2410 kg | 1978 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 2270 mm | 1660 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 2640 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.3 L/100km | 9.3 L/100km |