2009 Dodge Durango vs. 2010 Jeep Commander
To start off, 2010 Jeep Commander is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Dodge Durango. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Dodge Durango would be higher. At 4,699 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Dodge Durango is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Dodge Durango (303 HP @ 5650 RPM) has 88 more horse power than 2010 Jeep Commander. (215 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Dodge Durango should accelerate faster than 2010 Jeep Commander. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Jeep Commander weights approximately 664 kg more than 2009 Dodge Durango.
Because 2010 Jeep Commander is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Dodge Durango. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 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, 2010 Jeep Commander (510 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 63 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Dodge Durango. (447 Nm @ 3950 RPM). This means 2010 Jeep Commander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Dodge Durango.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Dodge Durango | 2010 Jeep Commander | |
| Make | Dodge | Jeep |
| Model | Durango | Commander |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2010 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4699 cc | 2987 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 303 HP | 215 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5650 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 447 Nm | 510 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3950 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1691 kg | 2355 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1890 mm | 1830 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2790 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 15.7 L/100km | 10.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 102 L | 80 L |
