2009 Chevrolet Cobalt vs. 2009 Jeep Commander
To start off, both 2009 Chevrolet Cobalt 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 3,701 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Jeep Commander is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Jeep Commander (210 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 2009 Chevrolet Cobalt. (155 HP @ 6100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Jeep Commander should accelerate faster than 2009 Chevrolet Cobalt. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Jeep Commander weights approximately 293 kg more than 2009 Chevrolet Cobalt. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2009 Jeep Commander is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Chevrolet Cobalt. 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 Jeep Commander (319 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 116 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Chevrolet Cobalt. (203 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 2009 Jeep Commander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Chevrolet Cobalt.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Chevrolet Cobalt | 2009 Jeep Commander | |
Make | Chevrolet | Jeep |
Model | Cobalt | Commander |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2201 cc | 3701 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 155 HP | 210 HP |
Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 203 Nm | 319 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.1:1 | 9.6:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1750 kg | 2043 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 4790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1840 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2790 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 7.1 L/100km | 12.5 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 9.8 L/100km | 17 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.7 L/100km | 14.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 49 L | 80 L |