2008 Jeep Commander vs. 2010 Ford Mondeo

To start off, 2010 Ford Mondeo 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 187 more horse power than 2010 Ford Mondeo. (143 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Jeep Commander should accelerate faster than 2010 Ford Mondeo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Jeep Commander weights approximately 429 kg more than 2010 Ford Mondeo. 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 2010 Ford Mondeo. 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 318 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Ford Mondeo. (191 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2008 Jeep Commander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Ford Mondeo. 2008 Jeep Commander has automatic transmission and 2010 Ford Mondeo has manual transmission. 2010 Ford Mondeo 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 2010 Ford Mondeo
Make Jeep Ford
Model Commander Mondeo
Year Released 2008 2010
Body Type SUV Station Wagon
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 5654 cc 1999 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 330 HP 143 HP
Engine RPM 5000 RPM 6000 RPM
Torque 509 Nm 191 Nm
Torque RPM 4000 RPM 4500 RPM
Engine Bore Size 99.5 mm 87.5 mm
Engine Stroke Size 90.9 mm 83.1 mm
Fuel Type Gasoline - Premium Gasoline - Premium
Drive Type 4WD Front
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Number of Seats 7 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1866 kg 1437 kg
Vehicle Length 4790 mm 4810 mm
Vehicle Width 1910 mm 1820 mm
Vehicle Height 1830 mm 1430 mm
Wheelbase Size 2790 mm 2760 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 15.7 L/100km 8.1 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 80 L 59 L


 

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