2009 Jeep Commander vs. 2010 Chevrolet Captiva
To start off, 2010 Chevrolet Captiva is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Jeep Commander. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Jeep Commander would be higher. At 4,701 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Jeep Commander is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Jeep Commander (229 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 95 more horse power than 2010 Chevrolet Captiva. (134 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Jeep Commander should accelerate faster than 2010 Chevrolet Captiva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Jeep Commander weights approximately 575 kg more than 2010 Chevrolet Captiva. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2009 Jeep Commander is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Chevrolet Captiva. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Jeep Commander will offer significantly more control. 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 (410 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 189 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Chevrolet Captiva. (221 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2009 Jeep Commander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Chevrolet Captiva.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Jeep Commander | 2010 Chevrolet Captiva | |
Make | Jeep | Chevrolet |
Model | Commander | Captiva |
Year Released | 2009 | 2010 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4701 cc | 2405 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 229 HP | 134 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 410 Nm | 221 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 87.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86.5 mm | 100 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 189 km/hour | 185 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.5 seconds | 11.5 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2305 kg | 1730 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4640 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1830 mm | 1760 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.8 L/100km | 8.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 78 L | 65 L |