2006 Jeep Commander vs. 2007 Lotus Exige
To start off, 2007 Lotus Exige 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 3,704 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Jeep Commander is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Lotus Exige (220 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 2006 Jeep Commander. (210 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Lotus Exige should accelerate faster than 2006 Jeep Commander.
Because 2006 Jeep Commander is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Lotus Exige. 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 (319 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 94 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Lotus Exige. (225 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2006 Jeep Commander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Lotus Exige. 2006 Jeep Commander has automatic transmission and 2007 Lotus Exige has manual transmission. 2007 Lotus Exige 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 Lotus Exige | |
| Make | Jeep | Lotus |
| Model | Commander | Exige |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2007 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3704 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 210 HP | 220 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 8000 RPM |
| Torque | 319 Nm | 225 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 3800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2270 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1830 mm | 1160 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 2310 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.8 L/100km | 8.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.8 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 78 L | 40 L |
