Jeep Grand Cherokee 1998 vs Jeep Grand Cherokee 2005

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Jeep Grand Cherokee
1998 - 2005
Jeep Grand Cherokee
2005 - 2010
Gearbox: Manual/AutomaticAutomatic
Jeep Grand Cherokee 1998 is available with both manual and automatic gearboxes, whereas Jeep Grand Cherokee 2005 is available only with automatic gearbox.
Wheel drive type: Rear wheel drive (RWD) / All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)
Jeep Grand Cherokee 1998 is available with rear wheel drive and four wheel (4x4) drive, while Jeep Grand Cherokee 2005 can be equipped only with four wheel (4x4) drive. All-wheel drive models tend to consume more fuel, so if you don't need off road capabilities, Jeep Grand Cherokee 1998 also offers 2-wheel drive versions for fuel economy. 2WD versions also have lower maintenance costs.
Engines: 2.7 - 4.73.0 - 6.1

Performance

Power: 140 - 258 HP201 - 425 HP
Torque: 295 - 425 NM307 - 570 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 8.3 - 14 seconds5 - 10.7 seconds
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Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 9.7 - 16.510.2 - 16.4
On average, the Jeep Grand Cherokee 1998 petrol engines consume nearly the same amount of fuel per 100 km as Jeep Grand Cherokee 2005. On average, Jeep Grand Cherokee 1998 equipped with diesel engines consume 0.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Jeep Grand Cherokee 2005.
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Ground clearance: 210 - 211 mm (8.3 - 8.3 inches)178 - 204 mm (7 - 8 inches)
Because of the higher ground clearance, Jeep Grand Cherokee 1998 can perform better on bad roads - it can go over higher obstacles and bumps. At the same time, the higher ground clearance can reduce stability and handling on paved roads, especially at higher speeds.

Dimensions

Length: 4.61 m4.75 m
Width: 1.85 m1.87 m
Height: 1.79 m1.74 m
Jeep Grand Cherokee 1998 is smaller, but higher.
Jeep Grand Cherokee 1998 is 14 cm shorter than the Jeep Grand Cherokee 2005, 2 cm narrower, while the height of Jeep Grand Cherokee 1998 is 5 cm higher.
Trunk capacity: 1104 litres978 litres
Trunk max capacity:
with rear seats folded down
2047 litres1909 litres
Jeep Grand Cherokee 1998 has more luggage capacity.
Even though the car is shorter, Jeep Grand Cherokee 1998 has 126 litres more trunk space than the Jeep Grand Cherokee 2005. The Jeep Grand Cherokee 2005 may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Jeep Grand Cherokee 1998 (by 138 litres).
Turning diameter: 11.9 meters11.2 meters
The turning circle of the Jeep Grand Cherokee 1998 is 0.7 metres more than that of the Jeep Grand Cherokee 2005, which means Jeep Grand Cherokee 1998 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces.
Gross weight (kg): ~ 2`447~ 2`750
Safety: no data
Quality:
below average

average
Average price (€): 34006200
Pros and Cons: Jeep Grand Cherokee has
  • both manual and automatic
  • also available in 2WD
  • higher ground clearance
  • roomier boot
  • lower price
Jeep Grand Cherokee has
  • automatic transmission only
  • lower fuel consumption for diesel engines
  • better manoeuvrability
  • fewer faults
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