2009 Jeep Commander vs. 2007 Toyota Hilux
To start off, 2009 Jeep Commander is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Toyota Hilux. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Toyota Hilux would be higher. 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 109 more horse power than 2007 Toyota Hilux. (101 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Jeep Commander should accelerate faster than 2007 Toyota Hilux. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Toyota Hilux weights approximately 137 kg more than 2009 Jeep Commander.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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 (320 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 120 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Toyota Hilux. (200 Nm @ 1400 RPM). This means 2009 Jeep Commander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Toyota Hilux. 2009 Jeep Commander has automatic transmission and 2007 Toyota Hilux has manual transmission. 2007 Toyota Hilux will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Jeep Commander will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Jeep Commander | 2007 Toyota Hilux | |
| Make | Jeep | Toyota |
| Model | Commander | Hilux |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2007 |
| Body Type | SUV | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3701 cc | 2494 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 210 HP | 101 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 200 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1393 kg | 1530 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 5140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1840 mm | 1690 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 3090 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.7 L/100km | 6.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 80 L |
