2009 Honda Civic vs. 2009 Jeep Commander
To start off, both 2009 Honda Civic and 2009 Jeep Commander were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,701 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Jeep Commander is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Jeep Commander (229 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 91 more horse power than 2009 Honda Civic. (138 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Jeep Commander should accelerate faster than 2009 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Jeep Commander weights approximately 1176 kg more than 2009 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2009 Jeep Commander is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Honda Civic. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 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, 2009 Jeep Commander (410 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 236 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Honda Civic. (174 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2009 Jeep Commander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Honda Civic. 2009 Jeep Commander has automatic transmission and 2009 Honda Civic has manual transmission. 2009 Honda Civic will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Jeep Commander will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Honda Civic | 2009 Jeep Commander | |
Make | Honda | Jeep |
Model | Civic | Commander |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1798 cc | 4701 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 229 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 174 Nm | 410 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 93 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 87.3 mm | 86.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1129 kg | 2305 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1830 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2790 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.7 L/100km | 14.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 78 L |