Which Jeep Commander Version Should You Buy?
The Jeep Commander version to choose depends on whether you prioritize V8 performance, lower measured fuel consumption, a lighter kerb weight, or a newer powertrain. Among versions with complete acceleration data, the first-generation 5.7 AT with 357 hp and RWD is quickest at 7 seconds from 0 to 100 km/h.
The Jeep Commander version to choose depends on whether you prioritize V8 performance, lower measured fuel consumption, a lighter kerb weight, or a newer powertrain. Among versions with complete acceleration data, the first-generation 5.7 AT with 357 hp and RWD is quickest at 7 seconds from 0 to 100 km/h. The first-generation 3.0 AT diesel records the lowest conventional combined consumption at 10.8 l/100 km, while the second-generation 2.0 AT Plug-in is listed at 1.6 l/100 km. For the lightest specified vehicle, the second-generation 2.0 AT with 234 hp has a kerb weight of 1,885 kg. The third generation offers a choice between the 185 hp 1.3 i with FWD and the 170 hp 2.0 TD 4WD with AWD, but acceleration, top speed, consumption, kerb weight, gross weight, and tank capacity are not measured for either version.
Jeep Commander generations: what changed?
The first-generation Jeep Commander was produced from July 2005 through November 2010 as an SUV 5-doors, with 12 listed modifications. Its range is the broadest in the data: 3.7 AT, 4.7 AT, 5.7 AT, and 3.0 AT versions cover Gasoline and Diesel engines, RWD and AWD, and outputs from 213 to 357 hp. Every listed first-generation version uses an Automatic gearbox with 5 gears, independent spring front suspension, dependent spring rear suspension, ventilated disc front brakes, and disc rear brakes.
The second-generation Jeep Commander is listed from January 2018 with three modifications, all using the exact version name 2.0 AT. The recorded modifications themselves start in August 2021. They are distinguished by output and fuel type: 265 hp Gasoline, 234 hp Gasoline, and 230 hp Plug-in. All have a 1,995 cc turbocharged inline 4-cylinder engine, an Automatic gearbox with 9 gears, AWD, a 70-litre tank, and independent spring suspension at both ends.
The third-generation Jeep Commander is listed from August 2021 as an SUV 5-doors with two modifications. The 1.3 i is a 185 hp Gasoline version with FWD and an Automatic gearbox with 6 gears. The 2.0 TD 4WD is a 170 hp Diesel version with AWD and an Automatic gearbox with 9 gears. Both have turbocharged inline 4-cylinder engines, independent spring suspension front and rear, and 208 mm of ground clearance.
Jeep Commander engine options and specs
Repeated names in the table are separated by power, torque, or drive so that each database version remains identifiable.
| Generation and exact version | Power | Torque | Displacement | Fuel | Cylinders and layout | Boost | Gearbox | Drive |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| First generation 3.7 AT, RWD | 213 hp | 319 Nm | 3,701 cc | Gasoline | 6, V-shaped | No | Automatic, 5 | RWD |
| First generation 3.7 AT, AWD | 213 hp | 319 Nm | 3,701 cc | Gasoline | 6, V-shaped | No | Automatic, 5 | AWD |
| First generation 4.7 AT, 231 hp, RWD | 231 hp | 410 Nm | 4,701 cc | Gasoline | 8, V-shaped | No | Automatic, 5 | RWD |
| First generation 4.7 AT, 231 hp, AWD | 231 hp | 414 Nm | 4,701 cc | Gasoline | 8, V-shaped | No | Automatic, 5 | AWD |
| First generation 4.7 AT, 303 hp | 303 hp | 445 Nm | 4,701 cc | Gasoline | 8, V-shaped | No | Automatic, 5 | AWD |
| First generation 5.7 AT, 326 hp, AWD | 326 hp | 500 Nm | 5,654 cc | Gasoline | 8, V-shaped | No | Automatic, 5 | AWD |
| First generation 5.7 AT, 326 hp, RWD | 326 hp | 500 Nm | 5,654 cc | Gasoline | 8, V-shaped | No | Automatic, 5 | RWD |
| First generation 5.7 AT, 330 hp | 330 hp | 408 Nm | 5,654 cc | Gasoline | 8, V-shaped | No | Automatic, 5 | AWD |
| First generation 5.7 AT, 334 hp | 334 hp | 509 Nm | 5,654 cc | Gasoline | 8, V-shaped | No | Automatic, 5 | AWD |
| First generation 5.7 AT, 357 hp, AWD | 357 hp | 520 Nm | 5,654 cc | Gasoline | 8, V-shaped | No | Automatic, 5 | AWD |
| First generation 5.7 AT, 357 hp, RWD | 357 hp | 520 Nm | 5,654 cc | Gasoline | 8, V-shaped | No | Automatic, 5 | RWD |
| First generation 3.0 AT | 218 hp | 510 Nm | 2,987 cc | Diesel | 6, V-shaped | Turbo | Automatic, 5 | AWD |
| Second generation 2.0 AT, 265 hp | 265 hp | 400 Nm | 1,995 cc | Gasoline | 4, Inline | Turbo | Automatic, 9 | AWD |
| Second generation 2.0 AT, 234 hp | 234 hp | 350 Nm | 1,995 cc | Gasoline | 4, Inline | Turbo | Automatic, 9 | AWD |
| Second generation 2.0 AT, 230 hp | 230 hp | 350 Nm | 1,995 cc | Plug-in | 4, Inline | Turbo | Automatic, 9 | AWD |
| Third generation 1.3 i | 185 hp | 270 Nm | 1,332 cc | Gasoline | 4, Inline | Turbo | Automatic, 6 | FWD |
| Third generation 2.0 TD 4WD | 170 hp | 380 Nm | 1,956 cc | Diesel | 4, Inline | Turbo | Automatic, 9 | AWD |
Power per litre clarifies what changed between generations. The first-generation 3.0 AT produces about 73 hp per litre, while the strongest 5.7 AT produces about 63 hp per litre. The second-generation 2.0 AT with 265 hp reaches about 133 hp per litre. In the third generation, the 1.3 i delivers about 139 hp per litre, whereas the 2.0 TD 4WD delivers about 87 hp per litre. These are calculated comparisons from the listed displacement and horsepower.
Jeep Commander performance and MPG comparison
| Generation and exact version | 0–100 km/h | Top speed | City | Highway | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| First generation 3.7 AT, RWD | 9 sec | 180 km/h | 19.6 l/100 km | 12.4 l/100 km | 14.7 l/100 km |
| First generation 3.7 AT, AWD | 9 sec | 180 km/h | 19.6 l/100 km | 11.8 l/100 km | 14.7 l/100 km |
| First generation 4.7 AT, 231 hp, RWD | 9.5 sec | 190 km/h | 19.2 l/100 km | 12.2 l/100 km | 14.8 l/100 km |
| First generation 4.7 AT, 231 hp, AWD | 9.5 sec | 190 km/h | 19.2 l/100 km | 12.2 l/100 km | 14.8 l/100 km |
| First generation 4.7 AT, 303 hp | 9 sec | 210 km/h | 19.2 l/100 km | 10.9 l/100 km | 13.9 l/100 km |
| First generation 5.7 AT, 326 hp, AWD | 7.4 sec | 208 km/h | 21 l/100 km | 12.3 l/100 km | 15.5 l/100 km |
| First generation 5.7 AT, 326 hp, RWD | 7.4 sec | 208 km/h | 21 l/100 km | 12.3 l/100 km | 15.5 l/100 km |
| First generation 5.7 AT, 330 hp | 7.4 sec | 208 km/h | 21 l/100 km | 12.3 l/100 km | 15.5 l/100 km |
| First generation 5.7 AT, 334 hp | 7.4 sec | 208 km/h | 21 l/100 km | 12.3 l/100 km | 15.5 l/100 km |
| First generation 5.7 AT, 357 hp, AWD | 7.5 sec | not measured | not measured | not measured | not measured |
| First generation 5.7 AT, 357 hp, RWD | 7 sec | not measured | not measured | not measured | not measured |
| First generation 3.0 AT | 9 sec | 191 km/h | 13.5 l/100 km | 9.2 l/100 km | 10.8 l/100 km |
| Second generation 2.0 AT, 265 hp | not measured | not measured | not measured | not measured | 8.8 l/100 km |
| Second generation 2.0 AT, 234 hp | not measured | not measured | not measured | not measured | 8.4 l/100 km |
| Second generation 2.0 AT, 230 hp | not measured | not measured | not measured | not measured | 1.6 l/100 km |
| Third generation 1.3 i | not measured | not measured | not measured | not measured | not measured |
| Third generation 2.0 TD 4WD | not measured | not measured | not measured | not measured | not measured |
For acceleration, the 357 hp 5.7 AT with RWD is 0.5 second quicker than the 357 hp AWD version. Against the 326–334 hp 5.7 AT versions, which need 7.4 seconds, it is 0.4 second quicker. The 303 hp 4.7 AT takes 9 seconds, matching the 3.7 AT and 3.0 AT, but its listed top speed is 210 km/h—the highest measured figure in the data.
For fuel use, the first-generation 3.0 AT consumes 4.7 l/100 km less on the combined cycle than the 5.7 AT versions with a measured 15.5 l/100 km figure. The 303 hp 4.7 AT combines 13.9 l/100 km with 303 hp, improving on the 231 hp 4.7 AT by 0.9 l/100 km while adding 72 hp. The second-generation Gasoline 2.0 AT with 234 hp uses 0.4 l/100 km less combined than the 265 hp version but gives up 31 hp.
Jeep Commander dimensions and weight
Exterior length, width, height, and wheelbase are not measured in the supplied data for every version, so no unsupported Jeep Commander dimensions can be stated. Wheel sizes are also not measured for every version.
| Generation and exact version | Kerb weight | Gross weight | Ground clearance | Tank | Wheel sizes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| First generation 3.7 AT, RWD | 2,080 kg | 2,812 kg | 210 mm | 77 l | not measured |
| First generation 3.7 AT, AWD | 2,080 kg | 2,812 kg | 210 mm | 77 l | not measured |
| First generation 4.7 AT, 231 hp, RWD | 2,235 kg | 2,900 kg | 210 mm | 77 l | not measured |
| First generation 4.7 AT, 231 hp, AWD | 2,235 kg | 2,823 kg | 210 mm | 77 l | not measured |
| First generation 4.7 AT, 303 hp | 2,230 kg | 2,900 kg | 210 mm | 77 l | not measured |
| First generation 5.7 AT, 326 hp, AWD | 2,318 kg | 2,900 kg | 210 mm | 77 l | not measured |
| First generation 5.7 AT, 326 hp, RWD | 2,290 kg | 2,900 kg | 210 mm | 77 l | not measured |
| First generation 5.7 AT, 330 hp | 2,361 kg | 2,903 kg | 210 mm | 77 l | not measured |
| First generation 5.7 AT, 334 hp | 2,345 kg | 2,905 kg | 210 mm | 77 l | not measured |
| First generation 5.7 AT, 357 hp, AWD | 2,352 kg | 2,900 kg | 210 mm | 77 l | not measured |
| First generation 5.7 AT, 357 hp, RWD | 2,257 kg | 2,900 kg | 210 mm | 77 l | not measured |
| First generation 3.0 AT | 2,280 kg | 2,920 kg | 210 mm | 77 l | not measured |
| Second generation 2.0 AT, 265 hp | 1,995 kg | not measured | not measured | 70 l | not measured |
| Second generation 2.0 AT, 234 hp | 1,885 kg | not measured | not measured | 70 l | not measured |
| Second generation 2.0 AT, 230 hp | not measured | not measured | not measured | 70 l | not measured |
| Third generation 1.3 i | not measured | not measured | 208 mm | not measured | not measured |
| Third generation 2.0 TD 4WD | not measured | not measured | 208 mm | not measured | not measured |
Weight per horsepower favors the 357 hp 5.7 AT with RWD among first-generation choices: approximately 6.3 kg/hp, compared with about 6.6 kg/hp for the 357 hp AWD version, 7.4 kg/hp for the 303 hp 4.7 AT, 9.8 kg/hp for the 3.7 AT, and 10.5 kg/hp for the 3.0 AT. The second-generation 265 hp 2.0 AT is about 7.5 kg/hp, while the 234 hp version is about 8.1 kg/hp. Weight per horsepower is not measured for the second-generation Plug-in or either third-generation version because their kerb weights are not measured.
Jeep Commander reliability and problems
Reliability ratings, failure records, repair costs, engine replacement costs, engine-oil specifications, and documented problems are not measured in the supplied data. The catalogue therefore cannot rank the 3.7 AT, 4.7 AT, 5.7 AT, 3.0 AT, 2.0 AT, 1.3 i, or 2.0 TD 4WD by reliability. A purchase decision based on reliability requires evidence outside this dataset; the comparisons here concern only recorded specifications.
Which Jeep Commander version should you choose?
Choose the first-generation 5.7 AT with 357 hp and RWD if measured acceleration and power-to-weight ratio matter most. Its 7-second 0–100 km/h time is the quickest listed, and its approximately 6.3 kg/hp ratio is the best calculable result in the range. Choose the 357 hp AWD version when AWD matters more than the 95 kg weight saving and 0.5-second acceleration advantage of the RWD version.
Choose the first-generation 4.7 AT with 303 hp for the strongest compromise among versions with complete performance and consumption data. It has 72 hp more than either 231 hp 4.7 AT, reaches 100 km/h 0.5 second sooner, raises measured top speed by 20 km/h, and reduces combined consumption by 0.9 l/100 km.
Choose the first-generation 3.0 AT when conventional fuel economy and torque are priorities. Its 510 Nm exceeds the 303 hp 4.7 AT by 65 Nm, while its combined consumption is 3.1 l/100 km lower. It also uses 4.7 l/100 km less than the measured 5.7 AT versions, although its 9-second acceleration is 1.6 seconds slower than the 7.4-second 5.7 AT group.
Within the second generation, choose the 265 hp 2.0 AT for the highest output and torque: it offers 31 hp and 50 Nm more than the 234 hp 2.0 AT, at the cost of 0.4 l/100 km more combined consumption and 110 kg more kerb weight. Choose the 234 hp 2.0 AT for the lighter, lower-consumption Gasoline specification. Choose the 230 hp 2.0 AT Plug-in for the lowest listed combined consumption, 1.6 l/100 km, while recognizing that its acceleration, top speed, and kerb weight are not measured.
Within the third generation, the choice is defined by drivetrain and torque. The 1.3 i supplies 15 hp more than the 2.0 TD 4WD and uses FWD with an Automatic gearbox with 6 gears. The 2.0 TD 4WD supplies 110 Nm more torque, uses AWD, and has an Automatic gearbox with 9 gears. Both provide 208 mm ground clearance, but their performance, consumption, weight, tank capacity, and wheel sizes are not measured.