2007 Jeep Commander vs. 2005 Skoda Fabia

To start off, 2007 Jeep Commander is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Skoda Fabia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Skoda Fabia would be higher. At 3,700 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Jeep Commander is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Jeep Commander (210 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 136 more horse power than 2005 Skoda Fabia. (74 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Jeep Commander should accelerate faster than 2005 Skoda Fabia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Jeep Commander weights approximately 1170 kg more than 2005 Skoda Fabia. 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 Skoda Fabia. 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 (319 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 124 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Skoda Fabia. (195 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2007 Jeep Commander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Skoda Fabia. 2007 Jeep Commander has automatic transmission and 2005 Skoda Fabia has manual transmission. 2005 Skoda Fabia will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Jeep Commander will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2007 Jeep Commander 2005 Skoda Fabia
Make Jeep Skoda
Model Commander Fabia
Year Released 2007 2005
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3700 cc 1420 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 3 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 210 HP 74 HP
Engine RPM 5200 RPM 4000 RPM
Torque 319 Nm 195 Nm
Torque RPM 4000 RPM 2200 RPM
Engine Bore Size 93 mm 79.5 mm
Engine Stroke Size 90.7 mm 95.5 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 9.6:1 19.5:1
Fuel Type Gasoline - Premium Diesel
Drive Type 4WD Front
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Number of Seats 7 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 2410 kg 1240 kg
Vehicle Length 4790 mm 4230 mm
Vehicle Width 1910 mm 1650 mm
Vehicle Height 1840 mm 1460 mm
Wheelbase Size 2790 mm 2520 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 78 L 45 L


 

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