2008 Hyundai Santa Fe vs. 2006 Jeep Commander
To start off, 2008 Hyundai Santa Fe is newer by 2 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 4,703 cc, 2006 Jeep Commander is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Hyundai Santa Fe (242 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 2006 Jeep Commander. (235 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Hyundai Santa Fe should accelerate faster than 2006 Jeep Commander. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Jeep Commander weights approximately 615 kg more than 2008 Hyundai Santa Fe.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2006 Jeep Commander (414 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 108 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Hyundai Santa Fe. (306 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2006 Jeep Commander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Hyundai Santa Fe.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Hyundai Santa Fe | 2006 Jeep Commander | |
Make | Hyundai | Jeep |
Model | Santa Fe | Commander |
Year Released | 2008 | 2006 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3342 cc | 4703 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 242 HP | 235 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 306 Nm | 414 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1062 kg | 1677 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1830 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2790 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 9.8 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.4 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 78 L |