2008 Jeep Commander vs. 2008 Land Rover Freelander
To start off, both 2008 Jeep Commander and 2008 Land Rover Freelander 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 Land Rover Freelander (230 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 2008 Jeep Commander. (210 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Land Rover Freelander should accelerate faster than 2008 Jeep Commander. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Jeep Commander weights approximately 90 kg more than 2008 Land Rover Freelander.
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 2 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Land Rover Freelander. (317 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2008 Jeep Commander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Land Rover Freelander.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Jeep Commander | 2008 Land Rover Freelander | |
| Make | Jeep | Land Rover |
| Model | Commander | Freelander |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3699 cc | 3192 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 210 HP | 230 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 319 Nm | 317 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 10.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1860 kg | 1770 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4980 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1830 mm | 1910 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.3 L/100km | 10.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 70 L |
