2008 Jeep Commander vs. 2009 Honda Civic
To start off, 2009 Honda Civic is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Jeep Commander. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Jeep Commander would be higher. At 4,701 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Jeep Commander is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Jeep Commander (229 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 106 more horse power than 2009 Honda Civic. (123 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Jeep Commander should accelerate faster than 2009 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Jeep Commander weights approximately 1151 kg more than 2009 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2008 Jeep Commander is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Honda Civic. 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 (410 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 257 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Honda Civic. (153 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2008 Jeep Commander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Jeep Commander | 2009 Honda Civic | |
Make | Jeep | Honda |
Model | Commander | Civic |
Year Released | 2008 | 2009 |
Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4701 cc | 1668 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 229 HP | 123 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 410 Nm | 153 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 75.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86.5 mm | 94.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.5 seconds | 9.6 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2305 kg | 1154 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1830 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 2630 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.8 L/100km | 6.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 50 L |