Porsche Cayenne 2002 vs Jeep Grand Cherokee 2005
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine: | 4.5 Petrol | 3.0 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Porsche Cayenne) 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 chain | Timing chain | |
| Performance | |||
| Power: | 340 HP | 218 HP | |
| Torque: | 420 NM | 510 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.2 seconds | 9 seconds | |
| Porsche Cayenne is more dynamic to drive. Porsche Cayenne engine produces 122 HP more power than Jeep Grand Cherokee, but torque is 90 NM less than Jeep Grand Cherokee. Thanks to more power Porsche Cayenne reaches 100 km/h speed 1.8 seconds faster. | |||
| Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 14.9 | 10.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 16.0 l/100km | 11.5 l/100km | |
| The Jeep Grand Cherokee is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Porsche Cayenne consumes 4.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Jeep Grand Cherokee, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Porsche Cayenne could require 705 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Porsche Cayenne consumes 4.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Jeep Grand Cherokee. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 100 litres | 78 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 670 km in combined cycle | 760 km in combined cycle | |
| 890 km on highway | 900 km on highway | ||
| 620 km with real consumption | 670 km with real consumption | ||
| Jeep Grand Cherokee 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) | |
| Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 300'000 km | 440'000 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: | 5 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: | 4.78 m | 4.75 m | |
| Width: | 1.93 m | 1.87 m | |
| Height: | 1.70 m | 1.74 m | |
| Porsche Cayenne is larger, but slightly lower. Porsche Cayenne is 3 cm longer than the Jeep Grand Cherokee, 6 cm wider, while the height of Porsche Cayenne is 4 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 540 litres | 978 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down | 1770 litres | 1909 litres | |
| Jeep Grand Cherokee has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Porsche Cayenne has 438 litres less trunk space than the Jeep Grand Cherokee. This could mean that the Porsche Cayenne 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 139 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.4 meters | 11.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Porsche Cayenne is 0.2 metres more than that of the Jeep Grand Cherokee. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 3`080 | 2`750 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | high | average | |
| Average price (€): | 5800 | 5200 | |
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