2009 Jeep Commander vs. 2011 Infiniti FX
To start off, 2011 Infiniti FX is newer by 2 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 5,654 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Jeep Commander is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Infiniti FX (390 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 2009 Jeep Commander. (358 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Infiniti FX should accelerate faster than 2009 Jeep Commander. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Infiniti FX weights approximately 19 kg more than 2009 Jeep Commander. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2011 Infiniti FX is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Jeep Commander. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Infiniti FX 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 (527 Nm @ 4350 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Infiniti FX. (500 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2009 Jeep Commander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Infiniti FX.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Jeep Commander | 2011 Infiniti FX | |
| Make | Jeep | Infiniti |
| Model | Commander | FX |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2011 |
| Body Type | SUV | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5654 cc | 5000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 358 HP | 390 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 527 Nm | 500 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4350 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2043 kg | 2062 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4859 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1928 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1840 mm | 1679 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 2885 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 11.8 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 16.8 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 90 L |
