2006 Jeep Commander vs. 2013 Honda Civic
To start off, 2013 Honda Civic is newer by 7 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 97 more horse power than 2013 Honda Civic. (138 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Jeep Commander should accelerate faster than 2013 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Jeep Commander weights approximately 399 kg more than 2013 Honda Civic. 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 2013 Honda Civic. 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 240 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Honda Civic. (174 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2006 Jeep Commander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Honda Civic. 2006 Jeep Commander has automatic transmission and 2013 Honda Civic has manual transmission. 2013 Honda Civic 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 | 2013 Honda Civic | |
Make | Jeep | Honda |
Model | Commander | Civic |
Year Released | 2006 | 2013 |
Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4703 cc | 1798 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 235 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 414 Nm | 174 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 101 mm | 87 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.1:1 | 10.6:1 |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 5-speed manual |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1677 kg | 1278 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4458 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1752 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1830 mm | 1397 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 2620 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 12.4 L/100km | 5.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 7.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 78 L | 50 L |