2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee vs. 2007 Jeep Grand Cherokee

To start off, 2007 Jeep Grand Cherokee is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee would be higher. At 4,703 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Jeep Grand Cherokee (235 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee. (228 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Jeep Grand Cherokee should accelerate faster than 2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee weights approximately 530 kg more than 2007 Jeep Grand Cherokee.

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, 2007 Jeep Grand Cherokee (414 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee. (410 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2007 Jeep Grand Cherokee will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee.

Compare all specifications:

2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee 2007 Jeep Grand Cherokee
Make Jeep Jeep
Model Grand Cherokee Grand Cherokee
Year Released 2006 2007
Body Type SUV SUV
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 4703 cc 4701 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 228 HP 235 HP
Engine RPM 4500 RPM 4500 RPM
Torque 410 Nm 414 Nm
Torque RPM 3600 RPM 3600 RPM
Engine Bore Size 93 mm 93 mm
Engine Stroke Size 86.7 mm 86.7 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 9.0:1 9.0:1
Fuel Type Gasoline - Premium Gasoline - Premium
Drive Type 4WD 4WD
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 2210 kg 1680 kg
Vehicle Length 4760 mm 4750 mm
Vehicle Width 1880 mm 1870 mm
Vehicle Height 1750 mm 1730 mm
Wheelbase Size 2790 mm 2790 mm
Fuel Consumption Highway 11.9 L/100km 11.8 L/100km
Fuel Consumption Overall 15 L/100km 13.8 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 78 L 80 L


 

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