2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee vs. 2009 Land Rover Range Rover Sport
To start off, 2009 Land Rover Range Rover Sport is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee would be higher. At 4,703 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Land Rover Range Rover Sport (385 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 155 more horse power than 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee. (230 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Land Rover Range Rover Sport should accelerate faster than 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee.
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, 2009 Land Rover Range Rover Sport (550 Nm) has 157 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee. (393 Nm). This means 2009 Land Rover Range Rover Sport will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee | 2009 Land Rover Range Rover Sport | |
| Make | Jeep | Land Rover |
| Model | Grand Cherokee | Range Rover Sport |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2009 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4703 cc | 4195 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 230 HP | 385 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 393 Nm | 550 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.1:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 4800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1930 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 2750 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.8 L/100km | 24.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 78 L | 88 L |
