2009 Jeep Compass vs. 2009 Jeep Commander
To start off, both 2009 Jeep Compass and 2009 Jeep Commander were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,987 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Jeep Commander is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Jeep Commander (215 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 2009 Jeep Compass. (172 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Jeep Commander should accelerate faster than 2009 Jeep Compass. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Jeep Commander weights approximately 962 kg more than 2009 Jeep Compass. 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 (510 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 286 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Jeep Compass. (224 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2009 Jeep Commander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Jeep Compass. 2009 Jeep Commander has automatic transmission and 2009 Jeep Compass has manual transmission. 2009 Jeep Compass will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Jeep Commander will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Jeep Compass | 2009 Jeep Commander | |
| Make | Jeep | Jeep |
| Model | Compass | Commander |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Crossover | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2360 cc | 2987 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 172 HP | 215 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 224 Nm | 510 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 97 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 17.7:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1393 kg | 2355 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1830 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2790 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10 L/100km | 10.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 51 L | 80 L |
