2007 Jeep Commander vs. 2012 Buick Verano
To start off, 2012 Buick Verano is newer by 5 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 150 more horse power than 2012 Buick Verano. (180 HP @ 6700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Jeep Commander should accelerate faster than 2012 Buick Verano. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Jeep Commander weights approximately 913 kg more than 2012 Buick Verano. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2007 Jeep Commander is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Buick Verano. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 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, 2007 Jeep Commander (509 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 277 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Buick Verano. (232 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 2007 Jeep Commander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Buick Verano.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Jeep Commander | 2012 Buick Verano | |
| Make | Jeep | Buick |
| Model | Commander | Verano |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2012 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5653 cc | 2400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 330 HP | 180 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6700 RPM |
| Torque | 509 Nm | 232 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2410 kg | 1497 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4671 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1816 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1830 mm | 1483 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 2685 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 13.1 L/100km | 7.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 16.8 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 57 L |
