2006 Jeep Commander vs. 2009 Proton Satria

To start off, 2009 Proton Satria is newer by 3 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 126 more horse power than 2009 Proton Satria. (109 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Jeep Commander should accelerate faster than 2009 Proton Satria. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Jeep Commander weights approximately 518 kg more than 2009 Proton Satria. 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 2009 Proton Satria. 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 (414 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 266 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Proton Satria. (148 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 Jeep Commander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Proton Satria. 2006 Jeep Commander has automatic transmission and 2009 Proton Satria has manual transmission. 2009 Proton Satria 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 2009 Proton Satria
Make Jeep Proton
Model Commander Satria
Year Released 2006 2009
Body Type SUV Hatchback
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 4703 cc 1597 cc
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 235 HP 109 HP
Engine RPM 4500 RPM 6000 RPM
Torque 414 Nm 148 Nm
Torque RPM 3600 RPM 4000 RPM
Engine Bore Size 88 mm 76 mm
Engine Stroke Size 101 mm 88 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 9.1:1 9.2:1
Drive Type 4WD Front
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Number of Seats 7 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 3 doors
Vehicle Weight 1677 kg 1159 kg
Vehicle Length 4790 mm 3910 mm
Vehicle Width 1910 mm 1720 mm
Vehicle Height 1830 mm 1430 mm
Wheelbase Size 2790 mm 2450 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 13.8 L/100km 7.1 L/100km


 

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