2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee vs. 2006 Saturn ION
To start off, both 2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee and 2006 Saturn ION were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,652 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee (322 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 182 more horse power than 2006 Saturn ION. (140 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee should accelerate faster than 2006 Saturn ION. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee weights approximately 800 kg more than 2006 Saturn ION. 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 Saturn ION. 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 (500 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 303 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Saturn ION. (197 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Saturn ION.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee | 2006 Saturn ION | |
| Make | Jeep | Saturn |
| Model | Grand Cherokee | ION |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5652 cc | 2196 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 322 HP | 140 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 500 Nm | 197 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2250 kg | 1450 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 2630 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 15.4 L/100km | 7.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 78 L | 49 L |
