2005 Audi A6 vs. 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee

To start off, both 2005 Audi A6 and 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,701 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee (235 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 2005 Audi A6. (220 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee should accelerate faster than 2005 Audi A6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee weights approximately 53 kg more than 2005 Audi A6. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2005 Audi A6 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Audi A6 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, 2005 Audi A6 (451 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 57 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee. (394 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 2005 Audi A6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee.

Compare all specifications:

2005 Audi A6 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee
Make Audi Jeep
Model A6 Grand Cherokee
Year Released 2005 2005
Body Type Sedan SUV
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2967 cc 4701 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 220 HP 235 HP
Engine RPM 4000 RPM 4800 RPM
Torque 451 Nm 394 Nm
Torque RPM 1400 RPM 3300 RPM
Engine Bore Size 83 mm 93 mm
Engine Stroke Size 91.4 mm 86.5 mm
Drive Type 4WD Rear
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1765 kg 1818 kg
Vehicle Length 4920 mm 4620 mm
Vehicle Width 1860 mm 1840 mm
Vehicle Height 1470 mm 1770 mm
Wheelbase Size 2770 mm 2700 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 80 L 78 L


 

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