2006 Jeep Commander vs. 2006 Toyota Corolla

To start off, both 2006 Jeep Commander and 2006 Toyota Corolla were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,653 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Jeep Commander is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Jeep Commander (322 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 133 more horse power than 2006 Toyota Corolla. (189 HP @ 7600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Jeep Commander should accelerate faster than 2006 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Jeep Commander weights approximately 1070 kg more than 2006 Toyota Corolla. 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 2006 Toyota Corolla. 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 (500 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 320 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Toyota Corolla. (180 Nm @ 6800 RPM). This means 2006 Jeep Commander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Toyota Corolla. 2006 Jeep Commander has automatic transmission and 2006 Toyota Corolla has manual transmission. 2006 Toyota Corolla 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 Toyota Corolla
Make Jeep Toyota
Model Commander Corolla
Year Released 2006 2006
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 5653 cc 1796 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 322 HP 189 HP
Engine RPM 5000 RPM 7600 RPM
Torque 500 Nm 180 Nm
Torque RPM 4000 RPM 6800 RPM
Engine Compression Ratio 9.5:1 11.5:1
Fuel Type Gasoline - Premium Gasoline - Premium
Top Speed 208 km/hour 220 km/hour
Acceleration 0-100mph 7.4 seconds 8.4 seconds
Drive Type 4WD Front
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Number of Seats 7 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 3 doors
Vehicle Weight 2355 kg 1285 kg
Vehicle Length 4790 mm 4190 mm
Vehicle Width 1910 mm 1720 mm
Vehicle Height 1830 mm 1480 mm
Wheelbase Size 2790 mm 2610 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 15.5 L/100km 8.3 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 78 L 55 L


 

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