2009 Jeep Commander vs. 2012 Toyota Sienna
To start off, 2012 Toyota Sienna 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 39 more horse power than 2012 Toyota Sienna. (266 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Jeep Commander should accelerate faster than 2012 Toyota Sienna. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Toyota Sienna weights approximately 684 kg more than 2009 Jeep Commander.
Because 2012 Toyota Sienna 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, 2012 Toyota Sienna 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 (453 Nm @ 3950 RPM) has 121 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Toyota Sienna. (332 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 2009 Jeep Commander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Toyota Sienna.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Jeep Commander | 2012 Toyota Sienna | |
| Make | Jeep | Toyota |
| Model | Commander | Sienna |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2012 |
| Body Type | SUV | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4701 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 305 HP | 266 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5650 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 453 Nm | 332 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3950 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1398 kg | 2082 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 5085 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1984 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1840 mm | 1811 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 3030 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 12.4 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 16.8 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 76 L |
