2008 Jeep Commander vs. 2008 Kia Carens
To start off, both 2008 Jeep Commander and 2008 Kia Carens were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,985 cc (6 cylinders), 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 844 kg more than 2008 Kia Carens.
Because 2008 Jeep Commander is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Kia Carens. 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 260 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Kia Carens. (250 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2008 Jeep Commander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Kia Carens.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Jeep Commander | 2008 Kia Carens | |
Make | Jeep | Kia |
Model | Commander | Carens |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | SUV | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2985 cc | 1990 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 215 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 510 Nm | 250 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 17.7:1 | 17.7:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
Top Speed | 191 km/hour | 170 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 9 seconds | 13.5 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2355 kg | 1511 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1830 mm | 1620 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 2570 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.8 L/100km | 8.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 55 L |