2008 Jeep Commander vs. 2008 Kia Sportage
To start off, both 2008 Jeep Commander and 2008 Kia Sportage were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,701 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Jeep Commander is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Jeep Commander (210 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 99 more horse power than 2008 Kia Sportage. (111 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Jeep Commander should accelerate faster than 2008 Kia Sportage. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Jeep Commander weights approximately 179 kg more than 2008 Kia Sportage. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 (319 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 74 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Kia Sportage. (245 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2008 Jeep Commander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Kia Sportage.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Jeep Commander | 2008 Kia Sportage | |
Make | Jeep | Kia |
Model | Commander | Sportage |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3701 cc | 1991 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 210 HP | 111 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 319 Nm | 245 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 17.7:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1866 kg | 1687 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4360 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1840 mm | 1740 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 2640 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.9 L/100km | 7.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 58 L |