Against 469 other V6 cars rated 2008–2010, the Commander trails their 19.7 mpg average by 3.7 mpg, about $451 a year. Averaged over the years each was sold, the most economical engine since 2006, the 3.7L 6-cyl (2006–2010), does 16 mpg and the thirstiest, the 4.7L 8-cyl (2006), 15: $160 a year apart.
Every Jeep Commander engine, compared
Yearly cost assumes 12,000 miles at $3.20 a gallon.
| Engine | Combined | City / Highway | Years | Fuel per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.7L 6-cyl | 14.4 / 19.2 | 2006–2010 | $2,400 | |
| 5.7L 8-cyl | 13.5 / 19.3 | 2007–2010 | $2,477 | |
| 4.7L 8-cyl | 14 / 18 | 2006–2006 | $2,560 |
What that actually costs
Against its rivals in the same model years, the Nissan Xterra gets 18 mpg, the Cadillac SRX 18.8 mpg and the Volkswagen Touareg 19.6 mpg, next to 16 mpg for the 2010 Commander. The Commander costs the most of them to run: $441 a year more than the Volkswagen Touareg.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Cost per mile (2010) | $0.200 |
| Fuel per year | $2,400 |
| Fuel over five years | $12,000 |
| Against other V6 cars, 2008–2010 | +$451 a year |
| EPA's own estimate | $3,975 a year |
City or highway — who is this car for
The 2010 Jeep Commander gives up 5.5 mpg in town: 20 on the highway against 14.5 in the city, $728 a year if every mile were city driving.
| Measure | Value | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| City (2010) | 14.5 mpg | $2,648 a year if you only drive in town |
| Highway | 20 mpg | $1,920 a year if you mostly commute |
| Gap | +5.5 mpg (38%) | Wide — this car dislikes traffic |
How the Commander changed over the years
The Commander peaked in 2010 at 16 mpg (14.5 city, 20 highway) and was at its thirstiest in 2008 at 15.5 — 0.5 mpg apart, or $77 a year in fuel between buying one year and the other.
| Model year | Combined | City / Highway | Engines offered | Fuel per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 14.5 / 20 | 2 | $2,400 | |
| 2009 | 14.5 / 20 | 2 | $2,400 | |
| 2008 | 13.5 / 19 | 2 | $2,477 | |
| 2007 | 13.5 / 18.5 | 2 | $2,477 | |
| 2006 | 14 / 18 | 2 | $2,477 |
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How we count
This page rests on 10 EPA ratings of the Jeep Commander — 3 engines across 2006–2010. The mileage is EPA's laboratory figure, unchanged; the yearly bill is ours, at 12,000 miles and $3.20 a gallon, against EPA's own estimate of $3,975. Full method.
Frequently asked questions
What mpg does the 2010 Jeep Commander get?
16 mpg combined, 14.5 city and 20 highway, per EPA. Across every year since 2006 the Commander has averaged 15.7 mpg.
Is the 2010 Commander more efficient than the 2009?
About the same: 16 against 16 mpg combined.
Does the Commander get better gas mileage than the Nissan Xterra?
No: 16 mpg for the 2010 Commander against 18 for the 2011 Nissan Xterra, about $267 a year more to run.
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