2010 Jeep Commander vs. 2010 Nissan Versa

To start off, both 2010 Jeep Commander and 2010 Nissan Versa 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 183 more horse power than 2010 Nissan Versa. (122 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Jeep Commander should accelerate faster than 2010 Nissan Versa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Jeep Commander weights approximately 176 kg more than 2010 Nissan Versa. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

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 Nissan Versa, 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 281 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Nissan Versa. (172 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2010 Jeep Commander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Nissan Versa.

Compare all specifications:

2010 Jeep Commander 2010 Nissan Versa
Make Jeep Nissan
Model Commander Versa
Year Released 2010 2010
Body Type SUV Hatchback
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 4701 cc 1800 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Horse Power 305 HP 122 HP
Engine RPM 5650 RPM 5200 RPM
Torque 453 Nm 172 Nm
Torque RPM 3950 RPM 4800 RPM
Drive Type Rear Front
Transmission Type Automatic CVT
Number of Seats 7 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1398 kg 1222 kg
Fuel Consumption Highway 12.4 L/100km 7.6 L/100km
Fuel Consumption City 16.8 L/100km 9 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 80 L 50 L


 

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