2006 Audi A4 vs. 2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee
To start off, both 2006 Audi A4 and 2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,653 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee (322 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 2006 Audi A4. (255 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee should accelerate faster than 2006 Audi A4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee weights approximately 402 kg more than 2006 Audi A4. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Audi A4. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Jeep Grand 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, 2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee (500 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 170 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Audi A4. (330 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Audi A4.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Audi A4 | 2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee | |
| Make | Audi | Jeep |
| Model | A4 | Grand Cherokee |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3130 cc | 5653 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 255 HP | 322 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 330 Nm | 500 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84.5 mm | 99.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92.8 mm | 90.9 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1275 kg | 1677 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 2160 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1750 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2790 mm |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.4 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 78 L |
