2009 Acura MDX vs. 2009 Jeep Commander
To start off, both 2009 Acura MDX and 2009 Jeep Commander were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,652 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Jeep Commander is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Jeep Commander (322 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 2009 Acura MDX. (300 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Jeep Commander should accelerate faster than 2009 Acura MDX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Jeep Commander weights approximately 571 kg more than 2009 Acura MDX. 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, 2009 Jeep Commander (500 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 127 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Acura MDX. (373 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2009 Jeep Commander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Acura MDX.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Acura MDX | 2009 Jeep Commander | |
| Make | Acura | Jeep |
| Model | MDX | Commander |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3663 cc | 5652 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 322 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 373 Nm | 500 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
| 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 | 1784 kg | 2355 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1740 mm | 1830 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2790 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.8 L/100km | 15.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 79 L | 78 L |
