2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee vs. 2006 Opel Astra

To start off, both 2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee and 2006 Opel Astra were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,654 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee (330 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 192 more horse power than 2006 Opel Astra. (138 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee should accelerate faster than 2006 Opel Astra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee weights approximately 516 kg more than 2006 Opel Astra. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Opel Astra. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Jeep Grand 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 Grand Cherokee (509 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 334 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Opel Astra. (175 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Opel Astra.

Compare all specifications:

2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee 2006 Opel Astra
Make Jeep Opel
Model Grand Cherokee Astra
Year Released 2006 2006
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 5654 cc 1795 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 330 HP 138 HP
Engine RPM 5000 RPM 6300 RPM
Torque 509 Nm 175 Nm
Torque RPM 4000 RPM 3800 RPM
Engine Compression Ratio 18.0:1 10.5:1
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline - Premium
Drive Type 4WD Front
Number of Seats 5 seats 4 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 2031 kg 1515 kg
Vehicle Length 4750 mm 4480 mm
Vehicle Width 1870 mm 2030 mm
Vehicle Height 1730 mm 1420 mm
Wheelbase Size 2790 mm 2620 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 14.7 L/100km 7.7 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 78 L 52 L


 

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