2009 Chevrolet Avalanche vs. 2009 Jeep Commander
To start off, both 2009 Chevrolet Avalanche 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 5,300 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Chevrolet Avalanche is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Chevrolet Avalanche (310 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 81 more horse power than 2009 Jeep Commander. (229 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Chevrolet Avalanche should accelerate faster than 2009 Jeep Commander. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Jeep Commander weights approximately 164 kg more than 2009 Chevrolet Avalanche.
Because 2009 Jeep Commander is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Chevrolet Avalanche. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 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, 2009 Chevrolet Avalanche (454 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 44 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Jeep Commander. (410 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2009 Chevrolet Avalanche will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Jeep Commander.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Chevrolet Avalanche | 2009 Jeep Commander | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Jeep |
| Model | Avalanche | Commander |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Pickup | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5300 cc | 4701 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 310 HP | 229 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 454 Nm | 410 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.7:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2141 kg | 2305 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5630 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1830 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 2790 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.7 L/100km | 14.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 78 L |
