Jeep Grand Cherokee 1998 vs Volvo S80 2009

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Jeep Grand Cherokee
1998 - 2005
Volvo S80
2009 - 2011
Body: Crossover / SUVSedan
Crossovers and SUVs have better off-road capabilities (higher ground clearance, can have 4x4 drive), they are preferable for driving on unpaved roads and rural areas. Also, the driver's seating position is higher in a crossover or SUVs, which provides better visibility also in city. This usually comes at the cost of higher fuel consumption, increased weight and higher maintenance costs.
Gearbox: Manual/AutomaticManual/Automatic
Wheel drive type: Rear wheel drive (RWD) / All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)Front wheel drive (FWD) / All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)
Jeep Grand Cherokee is available with rear wheel drive and four wheel (4x4) drive, while Volvo S80 can be equipped with front wheel drive and 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 also offers 2-wheel drive versions for fuel economy. 2WD versions also have lower maintenance costs.
Engines: 2.7 - 4.71.6 - 3.0

Performance

Power: 140 - 258 HP109 - 285 HP
Torque: 295 - 425 NM185 - 420 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 8.3 - 14 seconds6.9 - 12.4 seconds
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Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 9.7 - 16.54.9 - 11.3
Jeep Grand Cherokee petrol engines consumes on average 6 litres more fuel per 100 km than Volvo S80. On average, Jeep Grand Cherokee equipped with diesel engines consume 4.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo S80.
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Ground clearance: 210 - 211 mm (8.3 - 8.3 inches)148 mm (5.8 inches)
Because of the higher ground clearance, Jeep Grand Cherokee 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 m4.85 m
Width: 1.85 m1.89 m
Height: 1.79 m1.49 m
Jeep Grand Cherokee is smaller, but higher.
Jeep Grand Cherokee is 24 cm shorter than the Volvo S80, 5 cm narrower, while the height of Jeep Grand Cherokee is 30 cm higher.
Trunk capacity: 1104 litres480 litres
Trunk max capacity:
with rear seats folded down
2047 litresno data
Jeep Grand Cherokee has more luggage capacity.
Even though the car is shorter, Jeep Grand Cherokee has 624 litres more trunk space than the Volvo S80. The Volvo S80 may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers.
Turning diameter: 11.9 meters11.7 meters
The turning circle of the Jeep Grand Cherokee is 0.2 metres more than that of the Volvo S80.
Gross weight (kg): ~ 2`447~ 2`168
Safety: no datano data
Quality:
below average
no data
Average price (€): 34006200
Rating in user reviews: 7.4/10 9.8/10
Pros and Cons: Jeep Grand Cherokee has
  • also available in 2WD
  • higher ground clearance
  • roomier boot
  • lower price
Volvo S80 has
  • lower fuel consumption
  • higher ratings in user reviews
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