2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee vs. 2006 Jeep Wrangler

To start off, both 2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee and 2006 Jeep Wrangler were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 6,063 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee (420 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 245 more horse power than 2006 Jeep Wrangler. (175 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee should accelerate faster than 2006 Jeep Wrangler. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee weights approximately 650 kg more than 2006 Jeep Wrangler. 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, 2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee (569 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 273 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Jeep Wrangler. (296 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Jeep Wrangler.

Compare all specifications:

2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee 2006 Jeep Wrangler
Make Jeep Jeep
Model Grand Cherokee Wrangler
Year Released 2006 2006
Body Type SUV SUV
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 6063 cc 3960 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Horse Power 420 HP 175 HP
Engine RPM 6000 RPM 4600 RPM
Torque 569 Nm 296 Nm
Torque RPM 4600 RPM 3500 RPM
Engine Bore Size 103 mm 98.5 mm
Engine Stroke Size 90.9 mm 86.7 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 10.3:1 9.0:1
Fuel Type Gasoline - Premium Gasoline - Premium
Top Speed 245 km/hour 174 km/hour
Acceleration 0-100mph 5 seconds 9.4 seconds
Drive Type 4WD 4WD
Number of Seats 5 seats 4 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 3 doors
Vehicle Weight 2220 kg 1570 kg
Vehicle Length 4790 mm 3890 mm
Vehicle Width 1880 mm 1750 mm
Vehicle Height 1720 mm 1790 mm
Wheelbase Size 2790 mm 2380 mm
Fuel Consumption Highway 15.8 L/100km 12.4 L/100km
Fuel Consumption City 19.8 L/100km 15.7 L/100km
Fuel Consumption Overall 16.5 L/100km 13.1 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 78 L 72 L


 

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