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 3,699 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Jeep Commander is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Jeep Commander (210 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 86 more horse power than 2008 Kia Carens. (124 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Jeep Commander should accelerate faster 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 (319 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 157 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Kia Carens. (162 Nm @ 4900 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 | 3699 cc | 1793 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 210 HP | 124 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 319 Nm | 162 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4900 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
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 | 9 L/100km | 8.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 55 L |