2009 Jeep Commander - Specs
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Dimensions and capacities are in inches unless otherwise
specified.
| Engine
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3.7-LITER
SOHC V-6 |
4.7-LITER
SOHC V-8 |
5.7-LITER
HEMI® V-8 |
| Availability |
Standard—Sport |
Standard—Limited |
Optional—Limited |
| Optional—Sport |
Standard—Overland |
| Type and Description |
90-degree V-type, liquid-cooled with
balance shaft |
90-degree V-type, liquid-cooled |
90-degree V-type, liquid-cooled |
| Displacement |
226 cu. in. (3701 cu. cm) |
287 cu. in. (4701 cu. cm) |
345 cu. in. (5654 cu. cm) |
| Bore x Stroke |
3.66 x 3.57 (93.0 x 90.8) |
3.66 x 3.41 (93.0 x 86.5) |
3.92 x 3.58 (99.5 x 90.9) |
| Valve System |
Chain-driven SOHC, 12 valves, and hydraulic
end-pivot roller rockers |
Chain-driven SOHC, 16 valves and hydraulic
end-pivot roller rockers |
Variable Valve Timing (VVT), pushrod-operated
overhead valves, 16 valves, eight deactivating and eight
conventional hydraulic lifters, all with roller followers |
| Fuel Injection |
Sequential, multi-port, electronic,
returnless |
Sequential, multi-port, electronic,
returnless |
Sequential, multi-port, electronic,
returnless |
| Construction |
Cast-iron block and bedplate, aluminum
alloy heads, balance shaft |
Cast-iron block and bedplate, aluminum
alloy heads |
Deep-skirt cast-iron block with cross-bolted
main bearing caps, aluminum alloy heads with hemispherical
combustion chambers |
| Compression Ratio |
9.6:1 |
9.8:1 |
10.5:1 |
| Power (SAE net) |
210 hp (157 kW) @ 5,200 rpm (56.7 hp/L) |
305 hp (227 kW) @ 5,650 rpm (64.9 hp/L) |
357 hp (266 kW) @ 5,200 rpm, (58.3
hp/L) |
| Torque (SAE net) |
235 lb.-ft. (319 N•m) @ 4,000
rpm |
334 lb.-ft. (453 N•m) @ 3,950
rpm |
389 lb.-ft. (527 N•m) @ 4,350
rpm |
| Max. Engine Speed |
6,000 rpm (electronically limited) |
5,800 rpm (electronically limited) |
5,800 rpm (electronically limited) |
| Fuel Requirement |
Unleaded regular, 87 octane
(R+M)/2 |
Unleaded regular, 87 octane
(R+M)/2 to E85 with FFV where equipped |
Unleaded mid-grade, 89 octane (R+M)/2
recommended; |
| Unleaded regular, 87 octane (R+M)/2
acceptable |
| Oil Capacity |
5.0 qt. (4.7L) |
6 qt. (5.7L) |
7 qt. (6.6L) |
| Coolant Capacity |
14.0 qt. (13.25L) |
14.0 qt. (13.25L) |
14.5 qt. (13.72L) |
| Emission Controls |
Dual, three-way catalytic converters,
quad-heated oxygen sensors and internal engine features(a) |
Dual, three-way cat alytic converters,
quad-heated oxygen sensors, internal engine features(a) |
Dual, close-coupled three-way catalytic
converters, quad-heated oxygen sensors and internal
engine features(a) |
| Estimated EPA Fuel Economy mpg (City/Hwy) |
15/20 – 2WD |
14/19 – 2WD |
13/19 – 2WD |
| 14/19 – 4WD |
13/18 – 4WD |
13/17 – 4WD |
| (a) Meets LEV II+ evaporative
emission requirements in CA, NY, MA, ME and VT meets
Tier 2 Bin 10A emissions requirements and Clean Fuel
Fleet Certification (CCF-LEV) in all other states. Meets
Euro IV in international markets. |
| Transmission |
W5A580 Automatic,
Five-Speed Overdrive |
545RFE, Automatic
Multi-Speed |
| Availability |
Included with 3.7-liter
V-6 engine |
Included with 4.7-liter
and 5.7-liter engines |
| Description |
Adaptive electronic control or Electronic
Range Select (ERS) driver-interactive manual control
and electronically modulated torque converter clutch |
Three planetary gearsets, one overrunning
clutch with ERS driver interactive control, electronically
controlled torque converter clutch |
| Gear
Ratios |
| 1st |
3.59 |
3.00 |
| 2nd |
2.19 |
1.67 upshift |
| 1.50 kickdown |
| 3rd |
1.41 |
1.00 |
| 4th |
1.00 |
0.75 |
| 5th |
0.83 |
0.67 |
| Reverse |
3.16 |
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| Final Drive Ratio |
3.07:1 with 3.7-liter engine |
3.73 with 4.7-liter or 5.7-liter engine |
| Overall Top Gear |
2.55 with 3.07 axle |
2.50 with 3.73 axle |
| Transfer
Case |
NV140 |
NV245 |
| Availability |
Standard with 3.7-liter
engine |
Included with 4.7-liter
and 5.7-liter engines |
| Type |
Single-speed, electronically shifted |
Two-speed, electronically shifted |
| Operating Mode |
Full-time 4WD |
4WD Low (Lock), Neutral; full-time
active 4WD |
| Low Range Ratio |
None |
2.72 |
| Center Differential Type |
Open |
Open with Electronic Limited Slip Differential |
| Torque Split, Front/Rear |
48/52 |
48/52 |
| Axles |
Front Axles
- 200 mm |
Rear Axles
- 213 mm |
Rear Axles
- Dana 44 |
| Differential Type |
Conventional/corporate |
Conventional/corporate |
Dana |
| Availability |
Standard on 4WD models |
Standard - all powertrains |
Limited 2WD/Overland 2WD
- 5.7-liter |
| Ring Gear Diameter |
7.9 in. (200 mm) |
8.3 in. (213 mm) |
8.3 in. (226 mm) |
| Axle Ratios |
3.07:1 3.7-liter engine |
3.07:1 3.7-liter engine |
3.73:1—5.7-liter V-8
engines |
| 3.73:1 4.7-liter and 5.7-liter engines |
3.73:1 4.7-liter and 5.7-liter V-8
engines |
| Differential Type |
Electronic Limited Slip Differenial |
Electronic Limited Slip Differential |
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| Availability |
Optional on 4.7-liter and 5.7-liter
4WD models |
Standard on Commander and Limited models
(except 2WD 5.7-liter) |
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| Ring Gear Diameter |
Same as standard |
Same as conventional |
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| Axle Ratios |
Same as standard |
Same as conventional |
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| Electrical System |
2009 Jeep
Commander |
| Alternator |
160-amp (all engines
except diesel) |
| Battery |
Group 65 Maintenance-free 730 CCA |
| Dimensions
& Capacities(a) |
2009
Jeep Commander |
| Wheelbase |
109.5 (2781) |
| Track |
Front |
62.6 (1589) |
| Rear |
62.6 (1589) |
| Overall Length |
188.5 (4787) |
| Overall Width |
74.8 (1900) |
| Overall Height at Roof
Rack Side Rail |
72.1 (1831.8) |
| Load Floor Height |
36.2 (920.3) |
| Sill Step Height |
19.9 (504.9) (4WD) |
| Ground Clearance (with 235/65R17 tire
and 3.7-liter engine) |
Chassis (fuel tank) |
9.9 (251.5) |
| Front Axle |
9.5 (243.3 |
| Rear Axle |
8.6 (219.0) |
| Approach Angle |
34.8° |
| Departure Angle |
21.3° |
| Aero Cd(a) |
13.26 |
| Fuel Tank Capacity |
21.1 (79.9L) |
| (a) Specifically ground
to H-point measurement. |
| Accomodations |
Front
Row |
Second
Row |
Third
Row |
| Seating Capacity |
2 |
3 |
2 |
| Head room |
42.1 (1069.3) |
40.3 (1021.6) |
35.7 (907.6) |
| Leg room |
41.7 (1058.4) |
36.1 (916) |
28.9 (734) |
| Shoulder room |
59.0 (1498.6) |
58.5 (1485.9) |
50.4 (1280.8) |
| Hip room |
55.6 (1412) |
54.0 (1371.6) |
53.63 (1362.1) |
| Seat Travel, Driver/Passenger |
10.6 (270)/9.84 (250) |
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| Couple |
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33.0 (838.4) |
33.0 (838.2) |
| SAE Volume |
68.5 cu. ft. (1.93 cu. m) |
36.3 cu. ft. (1.03 cu. m) |
7.5 cu. ft. (0.21 cu. m) |
| H-point(a) |
29.4 (746.9) |
34.3
(871.5) |
39.4 (1001.9) |
| Cargo Volume |
2009 Jeep
Commander |
| Behind front-row seats with second-
and third-row seats folded |
68.5 cu. ft. (1.94
cu. m) |
| Behind second-row seats with third-row
seats folded |
36.3 cu. ft. (1.03
cu. m) |
| Behind third-row seat |
7.5 cu. ft. (.17
cu. m) |
| (a) Specifically ground to H-point measurement. |
Uniframe® |
| Body and Chasssis |
2009
Jeep Commander |
| Layout |
Longitudinal
front engine, rear-wheel drive or four-wheel drive,
part-time or full-time |
| Construction |
Uniframe® |
| Weights |
Model |
Engine |
GVWR(a)
lbs. (kg) |
CURB WEIGHT(b)
lbs. (kg) |
PAYLOAD(c)
lbs. (kg) |
| 2WD |
5-passenger |
3.7-liter |
6200 (2812) |
4504 (2043) |
1300 (590) |
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7-passenger |
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4591 (2083) |
1340 (608) |
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5-passenger |
4.7-liter |
6200 (2812) |
4636 (2103) |
1310 (594) |
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7-passenger |
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4723 (2142) |
1350 (612) |
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Limited |
4.7-liter |
6300 (2812) |
4911 (2228) |
1220 (553) |
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5.7-liter |
6300 (2812) |
4976 (2257) |
1220 (553) |
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Overland |
5.7-liter |
6300 (2812) |
5065 (2297) |
1160 (526) |
| 4WD |
5-passenger |
3.7-liter |
6400 (2903) |
4710 (2136) |
1280 (581) |
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7-passenger |
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4796 (2175) |
1370 (621) |
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5-passenger |
4.7-liter |
6400 (2903) |
4866 (2207 |
1380 (626) |
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7-passenger |
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4953 (2247) |
1420 (644) |
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Limited |
4.7-liter |
6500 (2948) |
5098 (2312) |
1290 (585) |
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5.7-liter |
6500 (2948) |
5185 (2352) |
1230 (558) |
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Overland |
5.7-liter |
6500 (2948) |
5204 (2406) |
1110 (504) |
| Body |
2009
Jeep Commander |
| 2WD |
Layout
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Longitudinal front
engine, rear drive |
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Construction
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Steel UniFrame |
| 4WD |
Layout
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Longitudinal front engine, transfer
case with full-time four-wheel drive |
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Construction
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Steel UniFrame |
| Suspension |
2009
Jeep Commander |
| Front |
Short/long
independent (SLA), coil springs, gas-charged, twin-tube
coil over shock absorbers, upper and lower control arms
(A arms), stabilizer bar |
| Rear |
Live axle, link coil with
track bar, gas-charged twin-tube shock absorbers, stabilizer
bar |
| Steering |
2009 Jeep
Commander |
| Type |
Power rack-and-pinion |
| Overall Ratio |
7:4:1 on center, 15.45:1 at full lock |
| Turning Diameter (curb-to-curb)(d) |
38.7 ft. (11.8m) |
| Steering Turns (lock-to-lock) |
3.14 |
(a) Gross Vehicle Weight
Rating.
(b) Curb weight includes standard equipment and full
quantities of fuel, lubricant and coolant.
(c) Payload is the maximum allowable weight of driver,
passengers, cargo, and options, rounded to the nearest
10 lbs. (5 kg).
(d) Turning diameter is measured at the outside of the
tires at curb height. Turning diameters and steering
wheel turns, lock-to-lock, may differ with optional
tires and wheels. |
| Brakes |
2009 Jeep
Commander |
| Front |
| Size and Type |
12.9 x 1.2 (328 x
30) vented disc with 1.89 (48) two-piston pin-slider
caliper and standard Electronic Stability Program (ESP) |
| Swept Area |
272 sq. in. (1820 sq. cm) |
| Rear |
| Size and Type |
12.6 x 0.55 (320 x 14) disc with 1.89
(48) single-piston pin-slider caliper and standard ESP |
| Swept Area |
257 sq. in. (1658 sq. cm) |
| Power Assist Type |
9-inch (230 mm) single-rate, tandem
diaphragm vacuum |
| Wheels |
2009
Jeep Liberty |
| Standard |
Manufacturer and Model
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Commander Sport and Commander Limited
2WD and 4WD - Goodyear Fortera |
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Size and Type
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P245/65R17 BSW A/T(a)(b) |
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Manufacturer and Model
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Commander Overland 2WD and 4WD - Goodyear
Fortera |
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Size and Type
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P245/R60R18 BSW A/T(a) |
| Optional |
Manufacturer and Model
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Commander Sport and Commander Limited
2WD and 4WD - Goodyear Fortera |
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Size and Type
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P245/65R17 OWL A/T(a)(b) |
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Manufacturer and Model
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Commander Overland 2WD and 4WD - Goodyear
Fortera |
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Size and Type
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P245/65R17 BSW A/T(a) |
(a) BSW = black sidewall,
OWL = Outline White Letter, A/T = All-terrain
(b) Canadian market Limited: OWL standard; BSW optional |
| Wheels |
2009
Jeep Liberty |
| Standard Type and Material |
Sport
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17-inch x 7.5-inch machined-face aluminum
with Sparkle Silver pockets |
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Limited
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17-inch x 7.5-inch machined-face aluminum
with Sparkle Silver pockets |
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Overland
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18-inch x 7.5-inch chrome-clad aluminum |
| Optional Type and Material |
Sport
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17-inch x 7.5-inch painted (Mineral
Gray) aluminum |
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Limited
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17-inch x 7.5-inch chrome-clad aluminum |
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Overland
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17-inch x 7.5-inch machined-face aluminum
with Sparkle Silver pockets |
| Trailer Towing (a) |
Engine
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Axle Ratio
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Maximum
Trailer Weight(b) lbs. (kg)
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| 2WD |
3.7-liter V-6 |
3.07 |
3500 (1600) |
| 4.7-liter V-8 |
3.73 |
6500 (3000) |
| 5.7-liter V-8 |
3.73 |
7400 (3400) |
| 4WD |
3.7-liter V-6 |
3.07 |
3500 (1600) |
| 4.7-liter V-8 |
3.73 |
6500 (3000) |
| 5.7-liter V-8 |
3.73 |
7200 (3300) |
(a) All models can tow trailers up to
2,000 lbs. with the addition of a trailer hitch. For
towing heavier trailers up to the Maximum Trailer Weight
Ratings shown in the Trailer Towing chart, the vehicle
must be equipped with the Trailer Tow Group, Class II
Package for the 3.7-liter engine or Trailer Tow Group,
Class IV Package for the 4.7-liter and 5.7-liter engines
for North America.
(b) Maximum Trailer Weight = GCWR - Curb Wt. - 150 lbs.
(allowance for driver) and must be decreased by the
weight of optional equipment, trailer hitch, cargo and
passengers. Maximum trailer weights shown are rounded
to the nearest 50 lbs. Tongue weight should be 10-15
percent of loaded trailer weight, but may not cause
vehicle to exceed GVWR or GAWR. Load equalizing hitch
recommended for trailers over 2,000 lbs. |
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