2006 Land Rover Defender vs. 2010 Jeep Commander
To start off, 2010 Jeep Commander is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Land Rover Defender. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Land Rover Defender would be higher. At 5,654 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Jeep Commander is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Jeep Commander weights approximately 273 kg more than 2006 Land Rover Defender.
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, 2010 Jeep Commander (520 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 220 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Land Rover Defender. (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM). This means 2010 Jeep Commander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Land Rover Defender. 2010 Jeep Commander has automatic transmission and 2006 Land Rover Defender has manual transmission. 2006 Land Rover Defender will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Jeep Commander will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Land Rover Defender | 2010 Jeep Commander | |
| Make | Land Rover | Jeep |
| Model | Defender | Commander |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2010 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2495 cc | 5654 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 347 HP |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 520 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1950 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90.5 mm | 99.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 97 mm | 90.9 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 19.5:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2082 kg | 2355 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1830 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2790 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.7 L/100km | 15.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 80 L |
