2008 Jeep Commander vs. 2010 Chrysler Town & Country

To start off, 2010 Chrysler Town & Country is newer by 2 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 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 79 more horse power than 2010 Chrysler Town & Country. (251 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Jeep Commander should accelerate faster than 2010 Chrysler Town & Country.

Because 2008 Jeep Commander is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Chrysler Town & Country. 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 (509 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 158 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Chrysler Town & Country. (351 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2008 Jeep Commander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Chrysler Town & Country.

Compare all specifications:

2008 Jeep Commander 2010 Chrysler Town & Country
Make Jeep Chrysler
Model Commander Town & Country
Year Released 2008 2010
Body Type SUV Minivan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 5654 cc 4000 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 330 HP 251 HP
Engine RPM 5000 RPM 6000 RPM
Torque 509 Nm 351 Nm
Torque RPM 4000 RPM 4100 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline - Premium Gasoline
Drive Type 4WD Front
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 7 seats 7 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Length 4790 mm 5144 mm
Vehicle Width 1910 mm 1953 mm
Vehicle Height 1830 mm 1814 mm
Wheelbase Size 2790 mm 3078 mm
Fuel Consumption Highway 13.8 L/100km 9.4 L/100km
Fuel Consumption City 18.1 L/100km 13.8 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 80 L 76 L


 

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