2008 Jeep Commander vs. 2005 Kia Carens
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 Carens. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Kia Carens would be higher. At 5,654 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Jeep Commander is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Jeep Commander (330 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 218 more horse power than 2005 Kia Carens. (112 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Jeep Commander should accelerate faster than 2005 Kia Carens. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Kia Carens weights approximately 312 kg more than 2008 Jeep Commander.
Because 2008 Jeep Commander is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Kia Carens. 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 (509 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 264 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Kia Carens. (245 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2008 Jeep Commander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Kia Carens.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Jeep Commander | 2005 Kia Carens | |
Make | Jeep | Kia |
Model | Commander | Carens |
Year Released | 2008 | 2005 |
Body Type | SUV | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5654 cc | 1991 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 330 HP | 112 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 509 Nm | 245 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 99.5 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90.9 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 18.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1866 kg | 2178 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1830 mm | 1620 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 2570 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 15.7 L/100km | 7.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 55 L |