2007 Jeep Commander vs. 2006 Kia Pregio

To start off, 2007 Jeep Commander is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Kia Pregio. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Kia Pregio would be higher. At 3,701 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Jeep Commander is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Jeep Commander (210 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 127 more horse power than 2006 Kia Pregio. (83 HP @ 4150 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Jeep Commander should accelerate faster than 2006 Kia Pregio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Kia Pregio weights approximately 323 kg more than 2007 Jeep Commander.

Because 2007 Jeep Commander is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Kia Pregio. 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 (320 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 144 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Kia Pregio. (176 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2007 Jeep Commander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Kia Pregio. 2007 Jeep Commander has automatic transmission and 2006 Kia Pregio has manual transmission. 2006 Kia Pregio 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 2006 Kia Pregio
Make Jeep Kia
Model Commander Pregio
Year Released 2007 2006
Body Type SUV Van
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3701 cc 2665 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 210 HP 83 HP
Engine RPM 5200 RPM 4150 RPM
Torque 320 Nm 176 Nm
Torque RPM 4000 RPM 2400 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline - Premium Diesel
Drive Type 4WD Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Number of Seats 7 seats 12 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1677 kg 2000 kg
Vehicle Length 4790 mm 4830 mm
Vehicle Width 1910 mm 1820 mm
Vehicle Height 1830 mm 1980 mm
Wheelbase Size 2790 mm 2590 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 13.8 L/100km 9 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 80 L 65 L


 

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