Chrysler Pacifica 2003 vs Jeep Grand Cherokee 2005
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.5 Petrol | 3.0 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Chrysler Pacifica) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (Jeep Grand Cherokee) engines, on the other hand, offer superior fuel efficiency and torque, making them ideal for long-distance driving and heavy loads. Read more: Petrol vs. Diesel: Fuel Economy and Key Differences. | |||
| 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: | 253 HP | 218 HP | |
| Torque: | 339 NM | 510 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10 seconds | 9 seconds | |
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Jeep Grand Cherokee is a more dynamic driving. Chrysler Pacifica engine produces 35 HP more power than Jeep Grand Cherokee, but torque is 171 NM less than Jeep Grand Cherokee. Despite the higher power, Chrysler Pacifica reaches 100 km/h speed 1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 11.3 | 10.2 | |
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The Jeep Grand Cherokee is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Chrysler Pacifica consumes 1.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Jeep Grand Cherokee, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Chrysler Pacifica could require 165 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 87 litres | 78 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 760 km in combined cycle | 760 km in combined cycle | |
| 920 km on highway | 900 km on highway | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 440'000 km | 440'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 3 years | 5 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Chrysler 300C, Jeep Commander | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Jeep Grand Cherokee might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Jeep Grand Cherokee 2005 3.0 engine: The main issues with this diesel engine stem from the fuel system and its sensitive piezo injectors. These injectors are known for being highly demanding in terms of fuel quality, which can lead to performance ... More about Jeep Grand Cherokee 2005 3.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 5.05 m | 4.75 m | |
| Width: | 2.01 m | 1.87 m | |
| Height: | 1.69 m | 1.74 m | |
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Chrysler Pacifica is larger, but lower. Chrysler Pacifica is 30 cm longer than the Jeep Grand Cherokee, 14 cm wider, while the height of Chrysler Pacifica is 5 cm lower. | |||
| Seats: | 7 seats | 5 seats | |
| Trunk capacity: | 369 litres | 978 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 7 seats: | 369 litres | no data | |
| Trunk capacity with 5 seats: | no data | 978 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
2250 litres | 1909 litres | |
| The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Chrysler Pacifica (by 341 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 9.9 meters | 11.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Chrysler Pacifica is 1.3 metres less than that of the Jeep Grand Cherokee, which means Chrysler Pacifica can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | 2`750 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | average | |
| Average price (€): | 1800 | 5400 | |
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