2007 Jeep Commander vs. 2011 Volvo XC90
To start off, 2011 Volvo XC90 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Jeep Commander. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Jeep Commander would be higher. At 5,653 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Jeep Commander is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Jeep Commander (330 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 2011 Volvo XC90. (311 HP @ 5850 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Jeep Commander should accelerate faster than 2011 Volvo XC90. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Jeep Commander weights approximately 216 kg more than 2011 Volvo XC90. 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 Jeep Commander (509 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 69 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Volvo XC90. (440 Nm @ 3900 RPM). This means 2007 Jeep Commander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Volvo XC90.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Jeep Commander | 2011 Volvo XC90 | |
| Make | Jeep | Volvo |
| Model | Commander | XC90 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2011 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5653 cc | 4400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 330 HP | 311 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5850 RPM |
| Torque | 509 Nm | 440 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2410 kg | 2194 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4808 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1897 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1830 mm | 1783 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 13.1 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 16.8 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 80 L |
