Jeep Cherokee 1995 vs Land Rover Discovery 1990
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.5 Diesel | 2.5 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: | 116 HP | 113 HP | |
| Torque: | 262 NM | 265 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.3 seconds | 18.5 seconds | |
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Jeep Cherokee is more dynamic to drive. Jeep Cherokee engine produces 3 HP more power than Land Rover Discovery, but torque is 3 NM less than Land Rover Discovery. Thanks to more power Jeep Cherokee reaches 100 km/h speed 6.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.1 | 8.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.6 l/100km | 10.7 l/100km | |
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The Jeep Cherokee is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification Jeep Cherokee consumes 0.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Land Rover Discovery, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Jeep Cherokee could require 30 litres more fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Jeep Cherokee consumes 1.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Land Rover Discovery. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 76 litres | 89 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 830 km in combined cycle | 1000 km in combined cycle | |
| 790 km with real consumption | 830 km with real consumption | ||
| Land Rover Discovery 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) | 4x4 - Full time 4WD | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 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 Land Rover Discovery engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 10 years | 12 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Jeep Grand Cherokee, Chrysler Grand Voyager, Chrysler Voyager | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Land Rover Range Rover, Land Rover Defender | |
| 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. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Jeep Cherokee engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.24 m | 4.48 m | |
| Width: | 1.79 m | 1.79 m | |
| Height: | 1.62 m | 1.91 m | |
| Jeep Cherokee is 24 cm shorter than the Land Rover Discovery, width is practically the same , while the height of Jeep Cherokee is 29 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 1290 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1970 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.9 meters | 12 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Jeep Cherokee is 1.1 metres less than that of the Land Rover Discovery, which means Jeep Cherokee can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`500 | 2`720 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 5200 | 3400 | |
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