2010 Honda Element vs. 2010 Jeep Commander
To start off, both 2010 Honda Element and 2010 Jeep Commander were released in the same year (2010). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,701 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Jeep Commander is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Jeep Commander (305 HP @ 5650 RPM) has 139 more horse power than 2010 Honda Element. (166 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Jeep Commander should accelerate faster than 2010 Honda Element. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Honda Element weights approximately 208 kg more than 2010 Jeep Commander.
Because 2010 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 2010 Jeep Commander. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Honda Element, 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, 2010 Jeep Commander (453 Nm @ 3950 RPM) has 235 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Honda Element. (218 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2010 Jeep Commander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Honda Element.
Compare all specifications:
2010 Honda Element | 2010 Jeep Commander | |
Make | Honda | Jeep |
Model | Element | Commander |
Year Released | 2010 | 2010 |
Body Type | Crossover | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2400 cc | 4701 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 166 HP | 305 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5650 RPM |
Torque | 218 Nm | 453 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3950 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1606 kg | 1398 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4315 mm | 4790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1819 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1788 mm | 1840 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2576 mm | 2790 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 9.4 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 11.8 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 80 L |