2009 Jeep Commander vs. 2010 Honda Civic
To start off, 2010 Honda Civic is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Jeep Commander. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Jeep Commander would be higher. At 2,987 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Jeep Commander is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Jeep Commander (215 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 116 more horse power than 2010 Honda Civic. (99 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Jeep Commander should accelerate faster than 2010 Honda Civic.
Because 2009 Jeep Commander is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 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 (510 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 383 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Honda Civic. (127 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2009 Jeep Commander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Jeep Commander | 2010 Honda Civic | |
| Make | Jeep | Honda |
| Model | Commander | Civic |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2010 |
| Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2987 cc | 1339 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 99 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 510 Nm | 127 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1785 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1830 mm | 1460 mm |
