2010 Jeep Commander vs. 2012 Kia Rio

To start off, 2012 Kia Rio is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Jeep Commander. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Jeep Commander would be higher. At 4,701 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Jeep Commander is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Jeep Commander (305 HP @ 5650 RPM) has 167 more horse power than 2012 Kia Rio. (138 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Jeep Commander should accelerate faster than 2012 Kia Rio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Jeep Commander weights approximately 305 kg more than 2012 Kia Rio. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2010 Jeep Commander is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2010 Jeep Commander. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Kia Rio, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2010 Jeep Commander (453 Nm @ 3950 RPM) has 286 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Kia Rio. (167 Nm @ 4850 RPM). This means 2010 Jeep Commander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Kia Rio. 2010 Jeep Commander has automatic transmission and 2012 Kia Rio has manual transmission. 2012 Kia Rio will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Jeep Commander will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2010 Jeep Commander 2012 Kia Rio
Make Jeep Kia
Model Commander Rio
Year Released 2010 2012
Body Type SUV Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 4701 cc 1600 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 305 HP 138 HP
Engine RPM 5650 RPM 6300 RPM
Torque 453 Nm 167 Nm
Torque RPM 3950 RPM 4850 RPM
Drive Type Rear Front
Transmission Type Automatic 6-speed manual
Number of Seats 7 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1398 kg 1093 kg
Vehicle Length 4790 mm 4366 mm
Vehicle Width 1910 mm 1720 mm
Vehicle Height 1840 mm 1455 mm
Wheelbase Size 2790 mm 2570 mm
Fuel Consumption Highway 12.4 L/100km 5.9 L/100km
Fuel Consumption City 16.8 L/100km 7.8 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 80 L 43 L


 

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