2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee vs. 2000 Kia Sephia II

To start off, both 2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee and 2000 Kia Sephia II were released in the same year (2000). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,956 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee (188 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 109 more horse power than 2000 Kia Sephia II. (79 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee should accelerate faster than 2000 Kia Sephia II. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee weights approximately 779 kg more than 2000 Kia Sephia II. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2000 Kia Sephia II. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee will offer significantly more control. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee (295 Nm @ 3050 RPM) has 173 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Kia Sephia II. (122 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Kia Sephia II.

Compare all specifications:

2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee 2000 Kia Sephia II
Make Jeep Kia
Model Grand Cherokee Sephia II
Year Released 2000 2000
Body Type SUV Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3956 cc 1498 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 188 HP 79 HP
Engine RPM 5000 RPM 5500 RPM
Torque 295 Nm 122 Nm
Torque RPM 3050 RPM 2500 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type 4WD Front
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 4 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1834 kg 1055 kg
Vehicle Length 4500 mm 4520 mm
Vehicle Width 1810 mm 1730 mm
Vehicle Height 1770 mm 1420 mm
Wheelbase Size 2770 mm 2570 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 87 L 50 L


 

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