2006 Audi A8 vs. 2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee
To start off, both 2006 Audi A8 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 6,063 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Audi A8 (450 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee. (420 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Audi A8 should accelerate faster than 2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee weights approximately 75 kg more than 2006 Audi A8.
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, 2006 Audi A8 (580 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee. (569 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2006 Audi A8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Audi A8 | 2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee | |
| Make | Audi | Jeep |
| Model | A8 | Grand Cherokee |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5997 cc | 6063 cc |
| Engine Type | W | V |
| Horse Power | 450 HP | 420 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 580 Nm | 569 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 103 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90.2 mm | 90.9 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 10.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2145 kg | 2220 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5200 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1720 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3080 mm | 2790 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 11.2 L/100km | 15.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 19.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.8 L/100km | 16.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 78 L |
