2009 Jeep Commander vs. 2012 Nissan Juke
To start off, 2012 Nissan Juke 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 4,701 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Jeep Commander is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Jeep Commander (305 HP @ 5650 RPM) has 117 more horse power than 2012 Nissan Juke. (188 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Jeep Commander should accelerate faster than 2012 Nissan Juke. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Jeep Commander weights approximately 709 kg more than 2012 Nissan Juke. 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 2012 Nissan Juke. 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 (454 Nm @ 3950 RPM) has 214 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Nissan Juke. (240 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2009 Jeep Commander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Nissan Juke.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Jeep Commander | 2012 Nissan Juke | |
| Make | Jeep | Nissan |
| Model | Commander | Juke |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2012 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4701 cc | 1600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 305 HP | 188 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5650 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 454 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3950 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2043 kg | 1334 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4125 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1765 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1840 mm | 1570 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 2530 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 13.1 L/100km | 7.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 18.1 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 50 L |
