2006 Jeep Commander vs. 2006 Suzuki Ignis

To start off, both 2006 Jeep Commander and 2006 Suzuki Ignis 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 Jeep Commander (235 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 137 more horse power than 2006 Suzuki Ignis. (98 HP @ 5900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Jeep Commander should accelerate faster than 2006 Suzuki Ignis. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Jeep Commander weights approximately 592 kg more than 2006 Suzuki Ignis. 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 Jeep Commander (414 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 281 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Suzuki Ignis. (133 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2006 Jeep Commander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Suzuki Ignis. 2006 Jeep Commander has automatic transmission and 2006 Suzuki Ignis has manual transmission. 2006 Suzuki Ignis 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 Suzuki Ignis
Make Jeep Suzuki
Model Commander Ignis
Year Released 2006 2006
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 4703 cc 1488 cc
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 235 HP 98 HP
Engine RPM 4500 RPM 5900 RPM
Torque 414 Nm 133 Nm
Torque RPM 3600 RPM 4100 RPM
Engine Bore Size 88 mm 78 mm
Engine Stroke Size 101 mm 78 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 9.1:1 9.5:1
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 1085 kg
Vehicle Length 4790 mm 3780 mm
Vehicle Width 1910 mm 1610 mm
Vehicle Height 1830 mm 1570 mm
Wheelbase Size 2790 mm 2370 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 13.8 L/100km 6.7 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 78 L 41 L


 

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