2008 Jeep Commander vs. 2011 Nissan Versa
To start off, 2011 Nissan Versa is newer by 3 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 2,985 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 1751 kg more than 2011 Nissan Versa.
Because 2008 Jeep Commander is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Nissan Versa. 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 360 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Nissan Versa. (150 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2008 Jeep Commander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Nissan Versa. 2008 Jeep Commander has automatic transmission and 2011 Nissan Versa has manual transmission. 2011 Nissan Versa 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 | 2011 Nissan Versa | |
Make | Jeep | Nissan |
Model | Commander | Versa |
Year Released | 2008 | 2011 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2985 cc | 1600 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 107 HP |
Torque | 510 Nm | 150 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2900 kg | 1149 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4470 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1694 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1810 mm | 1534 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 2601 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 78 L | 50 L |