2006 Honda Accord vs. 2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee

To start off, both 2006 Honda Accord 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 3,700 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Honda Accord (238 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee. (208 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Honda Accord 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 956 kg more than 2006 Honda Accord.

Because 2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Honda Accord. 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 (319 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Honda Accord. (287 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Honda Accord.

Compare all specifications:

2006 Honda Accord 2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee
Make Honda Jeep
Model Accord Grand Cherokee
Year Released 2006 2006
Body Type Sedan SUV
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2997 cc 3700 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 238 HP 208 HP
Engine RPM 6250 RPM 5200 RPM
Torque 287 Nm 319 Nm
Torque RPM 5000 RPM 4000 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Front 4WD
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1075 kg 2031 kg
Vehicle Length 4820 mm 4750 mm
Vehicle Width 1820 mm 2150 mm
Vehicle Height 1460 mm 1790 mm
Wheelbase Size 2620 mm 2790 mm
Fuel Consumption City 9.4 L/100km 13.8 L/100km
Fuel Consumption Overall 8.4 L/100km 13.1 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 65 L 78 L


 

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