Jeep Grand Cherokee 2005 vs Jeep Cherokee 2008
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Diesel | 2.8 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing belt | |
| Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 218 HP | 177 HP | |
| Torque: | 510 NM | 460 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9 seconds | 10.5 seconds | |
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Jeep Grand Cherokee is more dynamic to drive. Jeep Grand Cherokee engine produces 41 HP more power than Jeep Cherokee, whereas torque is 50 NM more than Jeep Cherokee. Thanks to more power Jeep Grand Cherokee reaches 100 km/h speed 1.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.2 | 9.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 11.5 l/100km | 10.8 l/100km | |
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The Jeep Cherokee is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Jeep Grand Cherokee consumes 0.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Jeep Cherokee, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Jeep Grand Cherokee could require 120 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Jeep Grand Cherokee consumes 0.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Jeep Cherokee. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 78 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 760 km in combined cycle | 740 km in combined cycle | |
| 900 km on highway | 890 km on highway | ||
| 670 km with real consumption | 640 km with real consumption | ||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 440'000 km | 420'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 5 years | 12 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Chrysler 300C, Jeep Commander | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Chrysler Grand Voyager, Jeep Wrangler, Dodge Nitro | |
| 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.75 m | 4.49 m | |
| Width: | 1.87 m | 1.84 m | |
| Height: | 1.74 m | 1.74 m | |
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Jeep Grand Cherokee is larger. Jeep Grand Cherokee is 26 cm longer than the Jeep Cherokee, 3 cm wider the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 978 litres | 878 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1909 litres | no data | |
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Jeep Grand Cherokee has more luggage capacity. Jeep Grand Cherokee has 100 litres more trunk space than the Jeep Cherokee. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.2 meters | 10.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Jeep Grand Cherokee is 0.4 metres more than that of the Jeep Cherokee. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`750 | 2`520 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 6200 | 7800 | |
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