2006 Jeep Commander vs. 2007 Jeep Wrangler

To start off, 2007 Jeep Wrangler is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Jeep Commander. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Jeep Commander 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 59 more horse power than 2007 Jeep Wrangler. (176 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Jeep Commander should accelerate faster than 2007 Jeep Wrangler. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Jeep Commander weights approximately 127 kg more than 2007 Jeep Wrangler. 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 118 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Jeep Wrangler. (296 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2006 Jeep Commander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Jeep Wrangler. 2006 Jeep Commander has automatic transmission and 2007 Jeep Wrangler has manual transmission. 2007 Jeep Wrangler 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 2007 Jeep Wrangler
Make Jeep Jeep
Model Commander Wrangler
Year Released 2006 2007
Body Type SUV SUV
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 4703 cc 2966 cc
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 235 HP 176 HP
Engine RPM 4500 RPM 4600 RPM
Torque 414 Nm 296 Nm
Torque RPM 3600 RPM 3500 RPM
Engine Bore Size 88 mm 98.4 mm
Engine Stroke Size 101 mm 86.7 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 9.1:1 8.8:1
Drive Type 4WD 4WD
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Number of Seats 7 seats 4 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 1677 kg 1550 kg
Vehicle Length 4790 mm 3950 mm
Vehicle Width 1910 mm 1700 mm
Vehicle Height 1830 mm 1800 mm
Wheelbase Size 2790 mm 2380 mm
Fuel Consumption 12.4 L/100km 12.4 L/100km
Fuel Consumption City 15.7 L/100km 15.7 L/100km
Fuel Consumption Overall 13.8 L/100km 13.1 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 78 L 72 L


 

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