2006 Jeep Cherokee vs. 2006 Volkswagen Passat
To start off, both 2006 Jeep Cherokee and 2006 Volkswagen Passat were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,429 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Jeep Cherokee is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Volkswagen Passat (148 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 2006 Jeep Cherokee. (144 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Volkswagen Passat should accelerate faster than 2006 Jeep Cherokee. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Jeep Cherokee weights approximately 347 kg more than 2006 Volkswagen Passat.
Because 2006 Jeep Cherokee is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Volkswagen Passat. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Jeep 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 Cherokee (215 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Volkswagen Passat. (200 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2006 Jeep Cherokee will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Volkswagen Passat.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Jeep Cherokee | 2006 Volkswagen Passat | |
Make | Jeep | Volkswagen |
Model | Cherokee | Passat |
Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2429 cc | 1984 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 144 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 215 Nm | 200 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87.5 mm | 82.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 101 mm | 92.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 11.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 167 km/hour | 213 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 13.9 seconds | 9.4 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1817 kg | 1470 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1870 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2720 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.1 L/100km | 8.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 70 L |