2009 Jeep Commander vs. 2013 Smart Fortwo

To start off, 2013 Smart Fortwo is newer by 4 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 3,701 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Jeep Commander is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Jeep Commander (210 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 139 more horse power than 2013 Smart Fortwo. (71 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Jeep Commander should accelerate faster than 2013 Smart Fortwo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Jeep Commander weights approximately 553 kg more than 2013 Smart Fortwo. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front 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 (320 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 228 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Smart Fortwo. (92 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2009 Jeep Commander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Smart Fortwo.

Compare all specifications:

2009 Jeep Commander 2013 Smart Fortwo
Make Jeep Smart
Model Commander Fortwo
Year Released 2009 2013
Body Type SUV Convertible
Engine Position Front Rear
Engine Size 3701 cc 1000 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 3 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 210 HP 71 HP
Engine RPM 5200 RPM 5800 RPM
Torque 320 Nm 92 Nm
Torque RPM 4000 RPM 4500 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Automatic 5-speed automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 2 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 1393 kg 840 kg
Vehicle Length 4790 mm 2695 mm
Vehicle Width 1910 mm 1559 mm
Vehicle Height 1840 mm 1542 mm
Wheelbase Size 2790 mm 1867 mm
Fuel Consumption Highway 11.8 L/100km 4.7 L/100km
Fuel Consumption City 15.7 L/100km 5.8 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 80 L 33 L


 

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