Jeep Cherokee 2005 vs Suzuki Grand Vitara 2012
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.4 Petrol | 2.4 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 147 HP | 169 HP | |
| Torque: | 224 NM | 227 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 13.9 seconds | 11.7 seconds | |
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Suzuki Grand Vitara is a more dynamic driving. Jeep Cherokee engine produces 22 HP less power than Suzuki Grand Vitara, whereas torque is 3 NM less than Suzuki Grand Vitara. Due to the lower power, Jeep Cherokee reaches 100 km/h speed 2.2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.6 | 9.0 | |
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The Suzuki Grand Vitara is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Jeep Cherokee consumes 1.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Suzuki Grand Vitara, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Jeep Cherokee could require 240 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 78 litres | 66 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 730 km in combined cycle | 730 km in combined cycle | |
| 900 km on highway | 860 km on highway | ||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 15 years | 16 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 7 other car models, including Chrysler Grand Voyager, Chrysler Voyager, Dodge Grand Caravan | Used only for this car | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Jeep Cherokee might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Jeep Cherokee engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.50 m | 4.30 m | |
| Width: | 1.82 m | 1.81 m | |
| Height: | 1.82 m | 1.70 m | |
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Jeep Cherokee is larger. Jeep Cherokee is 20 cm longer than the Suzuki Grand Vitara, 1 cm wider, while the height of Jeep Cherokee is 13 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 398 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 758 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.9 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Jeep Cherokee is 0.1 metres less than that of the Suzuki Grand Vitara. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`400 | 2`100 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | below average | |
| Average price (€): | 4800 | 5800 | |
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