2008 Jeep Commander vs. 2008 Volkswagen Polo
To start off, both 2008 Jeep Commander and 2008 Volkswagen Polo were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,654 cc (8 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 1299 kg more than 2008 Volkswagen Polo.
Because 2008 Jeep Commander is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Volkswagen Polo. 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 (500 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 373 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Volkswagen Polo. (127 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2008 Jeep Commander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Volkswagen Polo. 2008 Jeep Commander has automatic transmission and 2008 Volkswagen Polo has manual transmission. 2008 Volkswagen Polo will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Jeep Commander will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Jeep Commander | 2008 Volkswagen Polo | |
Make | Jeep | Volkswagen |
Model | Commander | Polo |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5654 cc | 1390 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 322 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 500 Nm | 127 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 99.5 mm | 75.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90.9 mm | 76.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 208 km/hour | 172 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.4 seconds | 12.7 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2355 kg | 1056 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4220 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1830 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 2470 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 15.9 L/100km | 8.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 45 L |