2008 Jeep Commander vs. 2009 Jeep Liberty

To start off, 2009 Jeep Liberty is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Jeep Commander. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Jeep Commander would be higher. At 3,700 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Jeep Liberty is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Jeep Commander (215 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 2009 Jeep Liberty. (207 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Jeep Commander should accelerate faster than 2009 Jeep Liberty. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Jeep Commander weights approximately 527 kg more than 2009 Jeep Liberty. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2008 Jeep Commander is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Jeep Liberty. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 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, 2008 Jeep Commander (510 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 275 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Jeep Liberty. (235 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Jeep Commander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Jeep Liberty.

Compare all specifications:

2008 Jeep Commander 2009 Jeep Liberty
Make Jeep Jeep
Model Commander Liberty
Year Released 2008 2009
Body Type SUV SUV
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2985 cc 3700 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 215 HP 207 HP
Engine RPM 4000 RPM 5200 RPM
Torque 510 Nm 235 Nm
Torque RPM 1600 RPM 4000 RPM
Engine Compression Ratio 17.7:1 9.6:1
Fuel Type Diesel Gasoline
Drive Type 4WD Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 7 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 2355 kg 1828 kg
Vehicle Length 4790 mm 4500 mm
Vehicle Width 1910 mm 1850 mm
Vehicle Height 1830 mm 2270 mm
Wheelbase Size 2790 mm 2700 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 80 L 51 L