2005 Jeep Cherokee vs. 2005 Volkswagen Passat
To start off, both 2005 Jeep Cherokee and 2005 Volkswagen Passat were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,700 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Jeep Cherokee is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Jeep Cherokee (207 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 2005 Volkswagen Passat. (170 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Jeep Cherokee should accelerate faster than 2005 Volkswagen Passat. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Jeep Cherokee weights approximately 551 kg more than 2005 Volkswagen Passat. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Jeep Cherokee is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Volkswagen Passat. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Jeep 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, 2005 Jeep Cherokee (312 Nm) has 86 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Volkswagen Passat. (226 Nm). This means 2005 Jeep Cherokee will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Volkswagen Passat.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Jeep Cherokee | 2005 Volkswagen Passat | |
| Make | Jeep | Volkswagen |
| Model | Cherokee | Passat |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3700 cc | 1781 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 5 valves |
| Horse Power | 207 HP | 170 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 312 Nm | 226 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90.8 mm | 86 mm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1951 kg | 1400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1870 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.6 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 62 L |
