2006 Jeep Cherokee vs. 2006 Toyota Highlander
To start off, both 2006 Jeep Cherokee and 2006 Toyota Highlander were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,701 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Jeep Cherokee is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Toyota Highlander (215 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 2006 Jeep Cherokee. (201 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Toyota Highlander should accelerate faster than 2006 Jeep Cherokee. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Jeep Cherokee weights approximately 479 kg more than 2006 Toyota Highlander.
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 Jeep Cherokee (307 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Toyota Highlander. (301 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2006 Jeep Cherokee will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Toyota Highlander.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Jeep Cherokee | 2006 Toyota Highlander | |
Make | Jeep | Toyota |
Model | Cherokee | Highlander |
Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3701 cc | 3310 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 201 HP | 215 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 307 Nm | 301 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1834 kg | 1355 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1730 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2720 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.2 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 78 L | 72 L |