2006 Dodge Magnum vs. 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee
To start off, 2006 Dodge Magnum is newer by 1 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 5,654 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Dodge Magnum is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Dodge Magnum (340 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 110 more horse power than 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee. (230 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Dodge Magnum 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, 2006 Dodge Magnum (530 Nm) has 137 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee. (393 Nm). This means 2006 Dodge Magnum will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Dodge Magnum | 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee | |
| Make | Dodge | Jeep |
| Model | Magnum | Grand Cherokee |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5654 cc | 4703 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 340 HP | 230 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 530 Nm | 393 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 99.5 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90.9 mm | 87 mm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5030 mm | 4750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1730 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3050 mm | 2790 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9.8 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 78 L |
