2009 Jeep Commander vs. 2009 Lexus GS
To start off, both 2009 Jeep Commander and 2009 Lexus GS 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 (347 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 2009 Lexus GS. (303 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Jeep Commander should accelerate faster than 2009 Lexus GS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Jeep Commander weights approximately 615 kg more than 2009 Lexus GS. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear 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 (520 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 148 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Lexus GS. (372 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2009 Jeep Commander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Lexus GS.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Jeep Commander | 2009 Lexus GS | |
Make | Jeep | Lexus |
Model | Commander | GS |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5654 cc | 3456 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 347 HP | 303 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 520 Nm | 372 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 10.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 208 km/hour | 230 km/hour |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2355 kg | 1740 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4830 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1830 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 2860 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 15.6 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 71 L |