2008 Jeep Commander vs. 2013 Volkswagen Touareg
To start off, 2013 Volkswagen Touareg is newer by 5 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 54 more horse power than 2013 Volkswagen Touareg. (276 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Jeep Commander should accelerate faster than 2013 Volkswagen Touareg. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Volkswagen Touareg weights approximately 159 kg more than 2008 Jeep Commander.
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 148 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Volkswagen Touareg. (361 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2008 Jeep Commander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Volkswagen Touareg.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Jeep Commander | 2013 Volkswagen Touareg | |
| Make | Jeep | Volkswagen |
| Model | Commander | Touareg |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2013 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5654 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 330 HP | 276 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 509 Nm | 361 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 99.6 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90.9 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 12.0: 1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 8-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1978 kg | 2137 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4795 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1940 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1830 mm | 1732 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 2893 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 13.8 L/100km | 8.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 18.1 L/100km | 12.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 100 L |
