2008 Jeep Commander vs. 2005 Kia Amanti
To start off, 2008 Jeep Commander is newer by 3 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Jeep Commander weights approximately 586 kg more than 2005 Kia Amanti.
Because 2008 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, 2008 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, 2008 Jeep Commander (510 Nm) has 212 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Kia Amanti. (298 Nm). This means 2008 Jeep Commander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Kia Amanti.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Jeep Commander | 2005 Kia Amanti | |
Make | Jeep | Kia |
Model | Commander | Amanti |
Year Released | 2008 | 2005 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2987 cc | 3491 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 201 HP |
Torque | 510 Nm | 298 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 93 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2410 kg | 1824 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4980 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 2270 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 2910 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.3 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |