2008 Pontiac Vibe vs. 2010 Jeep Commander
To start off, 2010 Jeep Commander is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Pontiac Vibe. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Pontiac Vibe would be higher. At 3,701 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Jeep Commander is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Jeep Commander (210 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 84 more horse power than 2008 Pontiac Vibe. (126 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Jeep Commander should accelerate faster than 2008 Pontiac Vibe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Jeep Commander weights approximately 691 kg more than 2008 Pontiac Vibe. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 Jeep Commander is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Pontiac Vibe. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 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, 2010 Jeep Commander (319 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 154 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Pontiac Vibe. (165 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2010 Jeep Commander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Pontiac Vibe. 2010 Jeep Commander has automatic transmission and 2008 Pontiac Vibe has manual transmission. 2008 Pontiac Vibe will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Jeep Commander will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Pontiac Vibe | 2010 Jeep Commander | |
| Make | Pontiac | Jeep |
| Model | Vibe | Commander |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1799 cc | 3701 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 126 HP | 210 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 165 Nm | 319 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.6:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1352 kg | 2043 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1840 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2790 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.5 L/100km | 14.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 49 L | 80 L |
