2009 Jeep Commander vs. 2012 Land Rover Range Rover
To start off, 2012 Land Rover Range Rover is newer by 3 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, 2012 Land Rover Range Rover (375 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 2009 Jeep Commander. (358 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Land Rover Range Rover should accelerate faster than 2009 Jeep Commander. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Land Rover Range Rover weights approximately 1191 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.
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 19 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Land Rover Range Rover. (508 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2009 Jeep Commander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Land Rover Range Rover.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Jeep Commander | 2012 Land Rover Range Rover | |
| Make | Jeep | Land Rover |
| Model | Commander | Range Rover |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2012 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| 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 | 375 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 527 Nm | 508 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4350 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1393 kg | 2584 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4973 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 2035 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1840 mm | 1877 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 2891 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 12.4 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 18.1 L/100km | 19.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 104 L |
