2006 Honda Civic vs. 2007 Jeep Commander
To start off, 2007 Jeep Commander is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Honda Civic would be higher. At 4,701 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Jeep Commander is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Jeep Commander (228 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 88 more horse power than 2006 Honda Civic. (140 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Jeep Commander should accelerate faster than 2006 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Jeep Commander weights approximately 892 kg more than 2006 Honda Civic. 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, 2007 Jeep Commander (410 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 236 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Honda Civic. (174 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2007 Jeep Commander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Honda Civic | 2007 Jeep Commander | |
Make | Honda | Jeep |
Model | Civic | Commander |
Year Released | 2006 | 2007 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1803 cc | 4701 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 140 HP | 228 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 174 Nm | 410 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 16.7:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1518 kg | 2410 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1830 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2790 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.9 L/100km | 14.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 78 L |