2009 Hyundai Elantra vs. 2008 Jeep Commander
To start off, 2009 Hyundai Elantra is newer by 1 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 226 more horse power than 2009 Hyundai Elantra. (104 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Jeep Commander should accelerate faster than 2009 Hyundai Elantra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Jeep Commander weights approximately 660 kg more than 2009 Hyundai Elantra. 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 2009 Hyundai Elantra. 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 366 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Hyundai Elantra. (143 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2008 Jeep Commander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Hyundai Elantra. 2008 Jeep Commander has automatic transmission and 2009 Hyundai Elantra has manual transmission. 2009 Hyundai Elantra 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.
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2009 Hyundai Elantra | 2008 Jeep Commander | |
Make | Hyundai | Jeep |
Model | Elantra | Commander |
Year Released | 2009 | 2008 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1599 cc | 5654 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 104 HP | 330 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 143 Nm | 509 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 76.5 mm | 99.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 87 mm | 90.9 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1206 kg | 1866 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1830 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2790 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.1 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 80 L |