2006 Jeep Cherokee vs. 2009 Land Rover Discovery

To start off, 2009 Land Rover Discovery is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Jeep Cherokee. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Jeep Cherokee would be higher. At 4,394 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Land Rover Discovery is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Land Rover Discovery (295 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 94 more horse power than 2006 Jeep Cherokee. (201 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Land Rover Discovery should accelerate faster than 2006 Jeep Cherokee. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 673 kg more than 2006 Jeep Cherokee. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

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, 2009 Land Rover Discovery (425 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 118 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Jeep Cherokee. (307 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Jeep Cherokee.

Compare all specifications:

2006 Jeep Cherokee 2009 Land Rover Discovery
Make Jeep Land Rover
Model Cherokee Discovery
Year Released 2006 2009
Body Type SUV SUV
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3699 cc 4394 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 201 HP 295 HP
Engine RPM 5200 RPM 5500 RPM
Torque 307 Nm 425 Nm
Torque RPM 4000 RPM 4000 RPM
Engine Compression Ratio 9.6:1 10.8:1
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type 4WD 4WD
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 2031 kg 2704 kg
Vehicle Length 4510 mm 4840 mm
Vehicle Width 1830 mm 1890 mm
Vehicle Height 1820 mm 1920 mm
Wheelbase Size 2650 mm 2890 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 14.7 L/100km 15 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 78 L 86 L


 

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