2008 Volkswagen Touareg vs. 2010 Jeep Commander
To start off, 2010 Jeep Commander is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Volkswagen Touareg. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Volkswagen Touareg would be higher. At 4,701 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Jeep Commander is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Volkswagen Touareg (310 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 2010 Jeep Commander. (305 HP @ 5650 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Volkswagen Touareg should accelerate faster than 2010 Jeep Commander.
Because 2008 Volkswagen Touareg is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Jeep Commander. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Volkswagen Touareg 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, 2010 Jeep Commander (453 Nm @ 3950 RPM) has 43 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Volkswagen Touareg. (410 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2010 Jeep Commander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Volkswagen Touareg.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Volkswagen Touareg | 2010 Jeep Commander | |
| Make | Volkswagen | Jeep |
| Model | Touareg | Commander |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2010 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4171 cc | 4701 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 310 HP | 305 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5650 RPM |
| Torque | 410 Nm | 453 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3950 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1840 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2790 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 13.8 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 19.6 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 16.8 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 80 L |
