2009 Honda Odyssey vs. 2009 Jeep Commander
To start off, both 2009 Honda Odyssey 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 5,654 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Jeep Commander is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Jeep Commander (358 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 114 more horse power than 2009 Honda Odyssey. (244 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Jeep Commander should accelerate faster than 2009 Honda Odyssey. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Jeep Commander weights approximately 582 kg more than 2009 Honda Odyssey. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2009 Jeep Commander is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2009 Jeep Commander. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Honda Odyssey, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 (527 Nm @ 4350 RPM) has 195 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Honda Odyssey. (332 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 2009 Jeep Commander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Honda Odyssey.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Honda Odyssey | 2009 Jeep Commander | |
| Make | Honda | Jeep |
| Model | Odyssey | Commander |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Minivan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3471 cc | 5654 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 244 HP | 358 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 332 Nm | 527 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 4350 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 16.3:1 | 9.6:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1461 kg | 2043 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5140 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1840 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 2790 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9.6 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.9 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 79 L | 80 L |
