2009 Chevrolet Colorado vs. 2006 Jeep Wrangler
To start off, 2009 Chevrolet Colorado is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Jeep Wrangler. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Jeep Wrangler would be higher. At 3,966 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Jeep Wrangler is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Chevrolet Colorado (242 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 2006 Jeep Wrangler. (190 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Chevrolet Colorado should accelerate faster than 2006 Jeep Wrangler. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Jeep Wrangler weights approximately 440 kg more than 2009 Chevrolet Colorado.
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, 2009 Chevrolet Colorado (328 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Jeep Wrangler. (319 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2009 Chevrolet Colorado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Jeep Wrangler.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Chevrolet Colorado | 2006 Jeep Wrangler | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Jeep |
| Model | Colorado | Wrangler |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Pickup | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3700 cc | 3966 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 242 HP | 190 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 328 Nm | 319 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1105 kg | 1545 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5270 mm | 3940 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1810 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 2380 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 11.2 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.1 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 72 L |
