Jeep Grand Cherokee 1996 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: | 278 NM | 265 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 13 seconds | 18.5 seconds | |
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Jeep Grand Cherokee is more dynamic to drive. Jeep Grand Cherokee engine produces 3 HP more power than Land Rover Discovery, whereas torque is 13 NM more than Land Rover Discovery. Thanks to more power Jeep Grand Cherokee reaches 100 km/h speed 5.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.3 | 8.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 10.2 l/100km | 10.7 l/100km | |
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By specification Jeep Grand Cherokee consumes 1.4 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 Grand Cherokee could require 210 litres more fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Jeep Grand Cherokee consumes 0.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Land Rover Discovery. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 87 litres | 89 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 840 km in combined cycle | 1000 km in combined cycle | |
| 1010 km on highway | 1180 km on highway | ||
| 850 km with real consumption | 830 km with real consumption | ||
| 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 Chrysler Grand Voyager, Chrysler Voyager, Jeep Cherokee | 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 Grand Cherokee might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Jeep Grand 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: | 4.50 m | 4.48 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.79 m | |
| Height: | 1.69 m | 1.91 m | |
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Jeep Grand Cherokee is larger, but lower. Jeep Grand Cherokee is 2 cm longer than the Land Rover Discovery, 1 cm wider, while the height of Jeep Grand Cherokee is 22 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 1136 litres | 1290 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
2254 litres | 1970 litres | |
| Despite its longer length, Jeep Grand Cherokee has 154 litres less trunk space than the Land Rover Discovery. This could mean that the Jeep Grand Cherokee 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 284 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.4 meters | 12 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Jeep Grand Cherokee is 0.6 metres less than that of the Land Rover Discovery, which means Jeep Grand Cherokee can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`400 | 2`720 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 5000 | 3400 | |
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