2008 Jeep Commander vs. 2009 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 2009 Toyota Corolla 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 2,985 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Jeep Commander is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Jeep Commander (215 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 83 more horse power than 2009 Toyota Corolla. (132 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Jeep Commander should accelerate faster than 2009 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Jeep Commander weights approximately 671 kg more than 2009 Toyota Corolla. 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 Toyota Corolla. 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 336 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Toyota Corolla. (174 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2008 Jeep Commander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Jeep Commander | 2009 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Jeep | Toyota |
Model | Commander | Corolla |
Year Released | 2008 | 2009 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2985 cc | 1798 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 215 HP | 132 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 510 Nm | 174 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 17.7:1 | 9.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2355 kg | 1684 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4550 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1830 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 2610 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.8 L/100km | 8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 50 L |