2006 Jeep Commander vs. 2008 Kia Picanto
To start off, 2008 Kia Picanto is newer by 2 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 5,653 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Jeep Commander is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Jeep Commander weights approximately 1427 kg more than 2008 Kia Picanto.
Because 2006 Jeep Commander is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Kia Picanto. 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 400 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Kia Picanto. (100 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2006 Jeep Commander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Kia Picanto. 2006 Jeep Commander has automatic transmission and 2008 Kia Picanto has manual transmission. 2008 Kia Picanto 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 | 2008 Kia Picanto | |
Make | Jeep | Kia |
Model | Commander | Picanto |
Year Released | 2006 | 2008 |
Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5653 cc | 1086 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 322 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 500 Nm | 100 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 99.5 mm | 66 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90.9 mm | 77 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 208 km/hour | 154 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.4 seconds | 15.6 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2355 kg | 928 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 3500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1600 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1830 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 2380 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 15.5 L/100km | 7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 78 L | 35 L |