2007 Jeep Commander vs. 2005 Kia Amanti

To start off, 2007 Jeep Commander is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Kia Amanti. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Kia Amanti would be higher. At 3,491 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Kia Amanti is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Jeep Commander (215 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 2005 Kia Amanti. (201 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Jeep Commander should accelerate faster than 2005 Kia Amanti. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Jeep Commander weights approximately 531 kg more than 2005 Kia Amanti. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2007 Jeep Commander is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Kia Amanti. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 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, 2007 Jeep Commander (510 Nm) has 212 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Kia Amanti. (298 Nm). This means 2007 Jeep Commander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Kia Amanti.

Compare all specifications:

2007 Jeep Commander 2005 Kia Amanti
Make Jeep Kia
Model Commander Amanti
Year Released 2007 2005
Body Type SUV Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2987 cc 3491 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 215 HP 201 HP
Engine RPM 4000 RPM 4000 RPM
Torque 510 Nm 298 Nm
Engine Compression Ratio 17.7:1 10.0:1
Drive Type 4WD Front
Number of Seats 7 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 2355 kg 1824 kg
Vehicle Length 4760 mm 4980 mm
Vehicle Width 1910 mm 1860 mm
Vehicle Height 1830 mm 1490 mm
Wheelbase Size 2790 mm 2910 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 10.8 L/100km 11.8 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 80 L 70 L


 

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