2006 Jeep Commander vs. 2005 Kia Rio
To start off, 2006 Jeep Commander is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Kia Rio. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Kia Rio would be higher. At 4,703 cc, 2006 Jeep Commander is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Jeep Commander (235 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 131 more horse power than 2005 Kia Rio. (104 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Jeep Commander should accelerate faster than 2005 Kia Rio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Jeep Commander weights approximately 587 kg more than 2005 Kia Rio. 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 Kia Rio. 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 (414 Nm) has 273 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Kia Rio. (141 Nm). This means 2006 Jeep Commander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Kia Rio.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Jeep Commander | 2005 Kia Rio | |
Make | Jeep | Kia |
Model | Commander | Rio |
Year Released | 2006 | 2005 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4703 cc | 1588 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 235 HP | 104 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 414 Nm | 141 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 78 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 101 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.1:1 | 10.0:1 |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1677 kg | 1090 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4250 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1830 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 2420 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 12.4 L/100km | 7.6 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.8 L/100km | 8.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 78 L | 45 L |