2008 Jeep Commander vs. 2010 Saturn Vue
To start off, 2010 Saturn Vue 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 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 57 more horse power than 2010 Saturn Vue. (172 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Jeep Commander should accelerate faster than 2010 Saturn Vue.
Because 2008 Jeep Commander is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Saturn Vue. 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 183 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Saturn Vue. (227 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2008 Jeep Commander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Saturn Vue.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Jeep Commander | 2010 Saturn Vue | |
| Make | Jeep | Saturn |
| Model | Commander | Vue |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2010 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4701 cc | 2401 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 229 HP | 172 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 410 Nm | 227 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1830 mm | 1690 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.8 L/100km | 8.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 68 L |
