2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee vs. 2005 Volkswagen Passat
To start off, both 2005 Jeep Grand 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 4,703 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee (230 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 101 more horse power than 2005 Volkswagen Passat. (129 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee should accelerate faster than 2005 Volkswagen Passat.
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, 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee (393 Nm) has 108 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Volkswagen Passat. (285 Nm). This means 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Volkswagen Passat.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee | 2005 Volkswagen Passat | |
| Make | Jeep | Volkswagen |
| Model | Grand Cherokee | Passat |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | SUV | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4703 cc | 1894 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 230 HP | 129 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 393 Nm | 285 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 87 mm | 95.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 19.0:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 4690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.8 L/100km | 6.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 78 L | 62 L |
