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


 

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