2009 Jeep Commander vs. 2009 Mitsubishi Shogun
To start off, both 2009 Jeep Commander and 2009 Mitsubishi Shogun 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 195 more horse power than 2009 Mitsubishi Shogun. (163 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Jeep Commander should accelerate faster than 2009 Mitsubishi Shogun. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Mitsubishi Shogun weights approximately 147 kg more than 2009 Jeep Commander.
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 (527 Nm @ 4350 RPM) has 154 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Mitsubishi Shogun. (373 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2009 Jeep Commander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Mitsubishi Shogun.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Jeep Commander | 2009 Mitsubishi Shogun | |
| Make | Jeep | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Commander | Shogun |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5654 cc | 3199 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 358 HP | 163 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 527 Nm | 373 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4350 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 | 17.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1393 kg | 1540 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1840 mm | 1880 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 2790 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 15.7 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 88 L |
