2009 Hyundai Entourage vs. 2009 Jeep Commander

To start off, both 2009 Hyundai Entourage 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 4,701 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Jeep Commander is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Jeep Commander (305 HP @ 5650 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 2009 Hyundai Entourage. (247 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Jeep Commander should accelerate faster than 2009 Hyundai Entourage.

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 Hyundai Entourage, 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 (453 Nm @ 3950 RPM) has 200 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Hyundai Entourage. (253 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2009 Jeep Commander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Hyundai Entourage.

Compare all specifications:

2009 Hyundai Entourage 2009 Jeep Commander
Make Hyundai Jeep
Model Entourage Commander
Year Released 2009 2009
Body Type Minivan SUV
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3800 cc 4701 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 247 HP 305 HP
Engine RPM 6000 RPM 5650 RPM
Torque 253 Nm 453 Nm
Torque RPM 3500 RPM 3950 RPM
Drive Type Front Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 7 seats 7 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Width 1990 mm 1910 mm
Fuel Consumption 10.4 L/100km 12.4 L/100km
Fuel Consumption City 14.9 L/100km 16.8 L/100km


 

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