2007 GMC Sierra vs. 2007 Jeep Commander

To start off, both 2007 GMC Sierra 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 5,999 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 GMC Sierra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 GMC Sierra (312 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 77 more horse power than 2007 Jeep Commander. (235 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 GMC Sierra should accelerate faster than 2007 Jeep Commander. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 GMC Sierra weights approximately 758 kg more than 2007 Jeep Commander. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

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 GMC Sierra (506 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 92 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Jeep Commander. (414 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2007 GMC Sierra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Jeep Commander.

Compare all specifications:

2007 GMC Sierra 2007 Jeep Commander
Make GMC Jeep
Model Sierra Commander
Year Released 2007 2007
Body Type Pickup SUV
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 5999 cc 4701 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 312 HP 235 HP
Engine RPM 4400 RPM 4500 RPM
Torque 506 Nm 414 Nm
Torque RPM 4400 RPM 3600 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline - Premium
Drive Type 4WD 4WD
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 6 seats 7 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 2435 kg 1677 kg
Vehicle Length 6580 mm 4790 mm
Vehicle Width 2440 mm 1910 mm
Vehicle Height 1940 mm 1830 mm
Wheelbase Size 4250 mm 2790 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 15.8 L/100km 13.8 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 129 L 80 L


 

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