2009 Jeep Commander vs. 2009 Renault Thalia
To start off, both 2009 Jeep Commander and 2009 Renault Thalia were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,654 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Jeep Commander is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Jeep Commander (358 HP) has 254 more horse power than 2009 Renault Thalia. (104 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Jeep Commander should accelerate faster than 2009 Renault Thalia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Jeep Commander weights approximately 1043 kg more than 2009 Renault Thalia. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2009 Jeep Commander is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2009 Jeep Commander. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Renault Thalia, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 (527 Nm) has 379 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Renault Thalia. (148 Nm). This means 2009 Jeep Commander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Renault Thalia. 2009 Jeep Commander has automatic transmission and 2009 Renault Thalia has manual transmission. 2009 Renault Thalia 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 Jeep Commander | 2009 Renault Thalia | |
Make | Jeep | Renault |
Model | Commander | Thalia |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5654 cc | 1598 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 358 HP | 104 HP |
Torque | 527 Nm | 148 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2043 kg | 1000 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4261 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1639 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1840 mm | 1439 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 2473 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.8 L/100km | 7.6 L/100km |