Jeep Wrangler 2017 vs Jeep Grand Cherokee 2006
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.6 Petrol | 3.7 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 285 HP | 201 HP | |
| Torque: | 353 NM | 307 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | n/a seconds | 10.7 seconds | |
| Jeep Wrangler engine produces 84 HP more power than Jeep Grand Cherokee, whereas torque is 46 NM more than Jeep Grand Cherokee. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 11.8 | 13.2 | |
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The Jeep Wrangler is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Jeep Wrangler consumes 1.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Jeep Grand Cherokee, which means that by driving the Jeep Wrangler over 15,000 km in a year you can save 210 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 81 litres | 78 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 680 km in combined cycle | 590 km in combined cycle | |
| 790 km on highway | 760 km on highway | ||
| Jeep Wrangler gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| Ground clearance: | 254 mm (10 inches) | 180 mm (7.1 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Jeep Wrangler 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. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 420'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Jeep Grand Cherokee engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 10 years | 11 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Chrysler Pacifica | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Jeep Cherokee, Dodge RAM, Dodge Durango, 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 Grand Cherokee might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.79 m | 4.75 m | |
| Width: | 1.88 m | 1.87 m | |
| Height: | 1.87 m | 1.74 m | |
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Jeep Wrangler is larger. Jeep Wrangler is 4 cm longer than the Jeep Grand Cherokee, width is practically the same , while the height of Jeep Wrangler is 13 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 548 litres | 978 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
1059 litres | 1909 litres | |
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Jeep Grand Cherokee has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, This could mean that the Jeep Wrangler uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Jeep Grand Cherokee (by 850 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 12 meters | 11.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Jeep Wrangler is 0.8 metres more than that of the Jeep Grand Cherokee, which means Jeep Wrangler can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Power steering: | Electric power steering | Hydraulic power steering | |
| Electric power steering is simpler, quieter, more fuel-efficient, more configurable and provides additional features such as auto-steering for lane assist and parking. The disadvantages of electric power steering are possible overheating under prolonged load conditions and insufficient feedback (feeling) during steering. | |||
| Gross weight: | 2`546 kg | no data | |
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| Quality: | no data | average | |
| Average price (€): | 36 800 | 5200 | |
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