2004 Acura MDX vs. 2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee
To start off, 2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Acura MDX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Acura MDX would be higher. At 4,703 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Acura MDX (265 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee. (228 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Acura MDX should accelerate faster than 2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee weights approximately 164 kg more than 2004 Acura MDX.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee (410 Nm) has 67 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Acura MDX. (343 Nm). This means 2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Acura MDX.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Acura MDX | 2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee | |
| Make | Acura | Jeep |
| Model | MDX | Grand Cherokee |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2006 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3474 cc | 4703 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 265 HP | 228 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 343 Nm | 410 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 93 mm | 86.7 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2046 kg | 2210 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4800 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1750 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2790 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 10.2 L/100km | 11.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.4 L/100km | 15 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 73 L | 78 L |
