2005 Citroen Xsara vs. 2006 Jeep Commander
To start off, 2006 Jeep Commander is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Citroen Xsara. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Citroen Xsara would be higher. At 5,653 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Jeep Commander is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Jeep Commander (322 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 214 more horse power than 2005 Citroen Xsara. (108 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Jeep Commander should accelerate faster than 2005 Citroen Xsara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Jeep Commander weights approximately 1064 kg more than 2005 Citroen Xsara. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2006 Jeep Commander is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Citroen Xsara. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Jeep Commander will offer significantly more control. 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, 2006 Jeep Commander (500 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 259 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Citroen Xsara. (241 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2006 Jeep Commander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Citroen Xsara. 2006 Jeep Commander has automatic transmission and 2005 Citroen Xsara has manual transmission. 2005 Citroen Xsara will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Jeep Commander will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2005 Citroen Xsara | 2006 Jeep Commander | |
Make | Citroen | Jeep |
Model | Xsara | Commander |
Year Released | 2005 | 2006 |
Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1997 cc | 5653 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 322 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 241 Nm | 500 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 99.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 90.9 mm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 193 km/hour | 208 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.5 seconds | 7.4 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1291 kg | 2355 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1830 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2790 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.2 L/100km | 15.5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 78 L |