2006 GMC Sierra vs. 2006 Jeep Commander
To start off, both 2006 GMC Sierra and 2006 Jeep Commander were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,965 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 GMC Sierra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 GMC Sierra (300 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 90 more horse power than 2006 Jeep Commander. (210 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 GMC Sierra should accelerate faster than 2006 Jeep Commander. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 GMC Sierra weights approximately 1001 kg more than 2006 Jeep Commander. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2006 GMC Sierra (488 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 169 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Jeep Commander. (319 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2006 GMC Sierra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Jeep Commander.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 GMC Sierra | 2006 Jeep Commander | |
| Make | GMC | Jeep |
| Model | Sierra | Commander |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Pickup | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5965 cc | 3704 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 210 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 488 Nm | 319 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2678 kg | 1677 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5710 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2450 mm | 2270 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1830 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3380 mm | 2790 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.1 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 129 L | 78 L |
