2008 Jeep Commander vs. 2009 Lada Kalina
To start off, 2009 Lada Kalina 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 2,987 cc, 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 1330 kg more than 2009 Lada Kalina.
Because 2008 Jeep Commander is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Lada Kalina. 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 (510 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 390 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Lada Kalina. (120 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2008 Jeep Commander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Lada Kalina. 2008 Jeep Commander has automatic transmission and 2009 Lada Kalina has manual transmission. 2009 Lada Kalina 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 | 2009 Lada Kalina | |
Make | Jeep | Lada |
Model | Commander | Kalina |
Year Released | 2008 | 2009 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2987 cc | 1595 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 58 HP |
Torque | 510 Nm | 120 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2410 kg | 1080 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4050 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 2270 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 2480 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.3 L/100km | 7 L/100km |