2007 Fiat Ducato vs. 2006 Jeep Commander
To start off, 2007 Fiat Ducato 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, 2006 Jeep Commander (210 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 85 more horse power than 2007 Fiat Ducato. (125 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Jeep Commander should accelerate faster than 2007 Fiat Ducato. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Fiat Ducato weights approximately 343 kg more than 2006 Jeep Commander.
Let's talk about torque, 2006 Jeep Commander (319 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Fiat Ducato. (300 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2006 Jeep Commander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Fiat Ducato. 2006 Jeep Commander has automatic transmission and 2007 Fiat Ducato has manual transmission. 2007 Fiat Ducato 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:
| 2007 Fiat Ducato | 2006 Jeep Commander | |
| Make | Fiat | Jeep |
| Model | Ducato | Commander |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2799 cc | 3704 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 125 HP | 210 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 319 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 14 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2020 kg | 1677 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5610 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 2270 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2480 mm | 1830 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3710 mm | 2790 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 78 L |
