2009 Jeep Commander vs. 2009 Nissan Murano
To start off, both 2009 Jeep Commander and 2009 Nissan Murano were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,498 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Nissan Murano is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Nissan Murano (231 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 2009 Jeep Commander. (215 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Nissan Murano should accelerate faster than 2009 Jeep Commander. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Jeep Commander weights approximately 485 kg more than 2009 Nissan Murano.
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 (510 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 192 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Nissan Murano. (318 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2009 Jeep Commander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Nissan Murano.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Jeep Commander | 2009 Nissan Murano | |
| Make | Jeep | Nissan |
| Model | Commander | Murano |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | SUV | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2987 cc | 3498 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 231 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 510 Nm | 318 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 17.7:1 | 10.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 191 km/hour | 195 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 9 seconds | 8.9 seconds |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2355 kg | 1870 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4780 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1830 mm | 1890 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 2830 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.8 L/100km | 12.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 82 L |
