Jeep Grand Cherokee 2005 vs Jeep Grand Cherokee 1998

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Jeep Grand Cherokee
2005 - 2010
Jeep Grand Cherokee
1998 - 2005
Gearbox: Automatic Manual/Automatic
Jeep Grand Cherokee 2005 is available only with automatic gearbox, whereas Jeep Grand Cherokee 1998 has both automatic and manual transmission options.
Wheel drive type: All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)Rear wheel drive (RWD) / All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)
Jeep Grand Cherokee 2005 is available only with four wheel (4x4) drive, while Jeep Grand Cherokee 1998 can be equipped with rear wheel drive and four wheel (4x4) drive. All-wheel drive models tend to consume more fuel, so if you don't need off road capabilities, Jeep Grand Cherokee 1998 also offers 2-wheel drive versions for fuel economy. 2WD versions also have lower maintenance costs.
Engines: 3.0 - 6.12.7 - 4.7

Performance

Power: 201 - 425 HP140 - 258 HP
Torque: 307 - 570 NM295 - 425 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 5 - 10.7 seconds8.3 - 14 seconds
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Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 10.2 - 16.49.7 - 16.5
On average, the Jeep Grand Cherokee 2005 petrol engines consume nearly the same amount of fuel per 100 km as Jeep Grand Cherokee 1998. On average, Jeep Grand Cherokee 2005 equipped with diesel engines consume 0.9 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Jeep Grand Cherokee 1998.
This comparison does not take engine capacity into account, so to compare the fuel consumption of specific engines, select the car version!
Ground clearance: 178 - 204 mm (7 - 8 inches)210 - 211 mm (8.3 - 8.3 inches)
Because of the higher ground clearance, Jeep Grand Cherokee 1998 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.

Dimensions

Length: 4.75 m4.61 m
Width: 1.87 m1.85 m
Height: 1.74 m1.79 m
Jeep Grand Cherokee 2005 is larger, but lower.
Jeep Grand Cherokee 2005 is 14 cm longer than the Jeep Grand Cherokee 1998, 2 cm wider, while the height of Jeep Grand Cherokee 2005 is 5 cm lower.
Trunk capacity: 978 litres1104 litres
Trunk max capacity:
with rear seats folded down
1909 litres2047 litres
Jeep Grand Cherokee 1998 has more luggage space.
Despite its longer length, Jeep Grand Cherokee 2005 has 126 litres less trunk space than the Jeep Grand Cherokee 1998. This could mean that the Jeep Grand Cherokee 2005 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 1998 (by 138 litres).
Turning diameter: 11.2 meters11.9 meters
The turning circle of the Jeep Grand Cherokee 2005 is 0.7 metres less than that of the Jeep Grand Cherokee 1998, which means Jeep Grand Cherokee 2005 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces.
Gross weight (kg): ~ 2`750~ 2`447
Safety: no data
Quality:
average

below average
Average price (€): 62003400
Pros and Cons: Jeep Grand Cherokee has
  • automatic transmission only
  • lower fuel consumption for diesel engines
  • better manoeuvrability
  • fewer faults
Jeep Grand Cherokee has
  • both manual and automatic
  • also available in 2WD
  • higher ground clearance
  • roomier boot
  • lower price
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