2008 Jeep Commander vs. 2008 Lexus IS
To start off, both 2008 Jeep Commander and 2008 Lexus IS 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 Lexus IS (306 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 96 more horse power than 2008 Jeep Commander. (210 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Lexus IS should accelerate faster than 2008 Jeep Commander. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Jeep Commander weights approximately 238 kg more than 2008 Lexus IS.
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 Lexus IS (376 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 57 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Jeep Commander. (319 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Lexus IS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Jeep Commander.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Jeep Commander | 2008 Lexus IS | |
| Make | Jeep | Lexus |
| Model | Commander | IS |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3699 cc | 3456 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 210 HP | 306 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 319 Nm | 376 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 11.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1978 kg | 1740 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1830 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 2740 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9 L/100km | 11.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 65 L |
