2006 Chevrolet Colorado vs. 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee
To start off, 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Chevrolet Colorado. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Chevrolet Colorado would be higher. At 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee (290 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 115 more horse power than 2006 Chevrolet Colorado. (175 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee should accelerate faster than 2006 Chevrolet Colorado.
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, 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee (352 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 101 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Chevrolet Colorado. (251 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Chevrolet Colorado.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Chevrolet Colorado | 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Jeep |
| Model | Colorado | Grand Cherokee |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Pickup | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2768 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 175 HP | 290 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 352 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2360 kg | 2360 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5270 mm | 4821 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1943 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 2916 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.7 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 74 L | 93 L |
