2008 Jeep Commander vs. 2011 Seat Leon
To start off, 2011 Seat Leon 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 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 92 more horse power than 2011 Seat Leon. (238 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Jeep Commander should accelerate faster than 2011 Seat Leon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Jeep Commander weights approximately 644 kg more than 2011 Seat Leon. 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 2011 Seat Leon. 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 209 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Seat Leon. (300 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2008 Jeep Commander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Seat Leon. 2008 Jeep Commander has automatic transmission and 2011 Seat Leon has manual transmission. 2011 Seat Leon 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 Seat Leon | |
| Make | Jeep | Seat |
| Model | Commander | Leon |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2011 |
| Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5654 cc | 1982 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 330 HP | 238 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 509 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 10.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1978 kg | 1334 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4330 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1830 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 2580 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 16.8 L/100km | 8.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 55 L |
