2008 Dodge Durango vs. 2009 Jeep Commander
To start off, 2009 Jeep Commander is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Dodge Durango. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Dodge Durango would be higher. Both 2008 Dodge Durango and 2009 Jeep Commander are equipped with a 3,701 cc engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 210 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Jeep Commander weights approximately 7 kg more than 2008 Dodge Durango.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front 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, 2009 Jeep Commander (320 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Dodge Durango. (319 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 Jeep Commander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Dodge Durango.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Dodge Durango | 2009 Jeep Commander | |
| Make | Dodge | Jeep |
| Model | Durango | Commander |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2009 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3701 cc | 3701 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 210 HP | 210 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 319 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1386 kg | 1393 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1890 mm | 1840 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2790 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 12.4 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 16.8 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.7 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 102 L | 80 L |
