2006 Chevrolet Suburban vs. 2008 Jeep Commander
To start off, 2008 Jeep Commander is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Chevrolet Suburban. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Chevrolet Suburban would be higher. At 5,963 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Chevrolet Suburban is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Jeep Commander weights approximately 735 kg more than 2006 Chevrolet Suburban.
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, 2008 Jeep Commander (510 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Chevrolet Suburban. (509 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Jeep Commander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Chevrolet Suburban.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Chevrolet Suburban | 2008 Jeep Commander | |
Make | Chevrolet | Jeep |
Model | Suburban | Commander |
Year Released | 2006 | 2008 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5963 cc | 2985 cc |
Horse Power | 335 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 509 Nm | 510 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 9 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2165 kg | 2900 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5580 mm | 4790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1810 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 2790 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.8 L/100km | 9.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 140 L | 78 L |