2008 Jeep Commander vs. 2008 Volkswagen Touareg
To start off, both 2008 Jeep Commander and 2008 Volkswagen Touareg 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. In terms of performance, 2008 Jeep Commander (330 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 2008 Volkswagen Touareg. (277 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Jeep Commander should accelerate faster than 2008 Volkswagen Touareg. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Volkswagen Touareg weights approximately 384 kg more than 2008 Jeep Commander.
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 (509 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 149 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Volkswagen Touareg. (360 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2008 Jeep Commander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Volkswagen Touareg.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Jeep Commander | 2008 Volkswagen Touareg | |
| Make | Jeep | Volkswagen |
| Model | Commander | Touareg |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5654 cc | 3597 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 330 HP | 277 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 509 Nm | 360 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 99.5 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90.9 mm | 95.6 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 12.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1866 kg | 2250 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1830 mm | 1730 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 15.7 L/100km | 13.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 100 L |
