2007 Jeep Commander vs. 2008 Kia Picanto
To start off, 2008 Kia Picanto is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Jeep Commander. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Jeep Commander would be higher. At 2,987 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Jeep Commander is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Jeep Commander weights approximately 1427 kg more than 2008 Kia Picanto.
Because 2007 Jeep Commander is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Kia Picanto. 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 @ 1600 RPM) has 411 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Kia Picanto. (99 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2007 Jeep Commander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Kia Picanto.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Jeep Commander | 2008 Kia Picanto | |
Make | Jeep | Kia |
Model | Commander | Picanto |
Year Released | 2007 | 2008 |
Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2987 cc | 1086 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 215 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 510 Nm | 99 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 17.7:1 | 10.1:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 186 km/hour | 154 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 9 seconds | 17.9 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2355 kg | 928 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 3500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1600 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1830 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 2380 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.8 L/100km | 8.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 35 L |