2006 Jeep Commander vs. 2006 Porsche Cayenne
To start off, both 2006 Jeep Commander and 2006 Porsche Cayenne were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,703 cc, 2006 Jeep Commander is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Porsche Cayenne (335 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 100 more horse power than 2006 Jeep Commander. (235 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Porsche Cayenne should accelerate faster than 2006 Jeep Commander. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Jeep Commander weights approximately 297 kg more than 2006 Porsche Cayenne.
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 Porsche Cayenne (420 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Jeep Commander. (414 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2006 Porsche Cayenne will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Jeep Commander. 2006 Jeep Commander has automatic transmission and 2006 Porsche Cayenne has manual transmission. 2006 Porsche Cayenne 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Jeep Commander | 2006 Porsche Cayenne | |
| Make | Jeep | Porsche |
| Model | Commander | Cayenne |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4703 cc | 4511 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 235 HP | 335 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 414 Nm | 420 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 98 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 101 mm | 76 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.1:1 | 11.5:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1677 kg | 1380 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1830 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 12.4 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.8 L/100km | 15.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 78 L | 100 L |
