2007 Dodge Dakota vs. 2007 Jeep Commander
To start off, both 2007 Dodge Dakota and 2007 Jeep Commander were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,701 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Jeep Commander is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Jeep Commander (236 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 2007 Dodge Dakota. (210 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Jeep Commander should accelerate faster than 2007 Dodge Dakota. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Dodge Dakota weights approximately 92 kg more than 2007 Jeep Commander.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2007 Jeep Commander (414 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 95 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Dodge Dakota. (319 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 Jeep Commander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Dodge Dakota. 2007 Jeep Commander has automatic transmission and 2007 Dodge Dakota has manual transmission. 2007 Dodge Dakota will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Jeep Commander will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Dodge Dakota | 2007 Jeep Commander | |
Make | Dodge | Jeep |
Model | Dakota | Commander |
Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
Body Type | Pickup | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3701 cc | 4701 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 210 HP | 236 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 319 Nm | 414 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1769 kg | 1677 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5560 mm | 4790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1830 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3340 mm | 2790 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 10.7 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.4 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 80 L |