2006 Honda Ridgeline vs. 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee
To start off, 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Honda Ridgeline. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Honda Ridgeline would be higher. At 4,701 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee weights approximately 551 kg more than 2006 Honda Ridgeline.
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, 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee (425 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 93 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Honda Ridgeline. (332 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Honda Ridgeline.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Honda Ridgeline | 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee | |
| Make | Honda | Jeep |
| Model | Ridgeline | Grand Cherokee |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Pickup | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3474 cc | 4701 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 247 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 332 Nm | 425 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 93 mm | 86.7 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.2:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1518 kg | 2069 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5260 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1770 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2700 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.2 L/100km | 16.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 78 L |
