2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee vs. 2011 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2011 Land Rover Defender is newer by 5 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, 2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee (235 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 115 more horse power than 2011 Land Rover Defender. (120 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee should accelerate faster than 2011 Land Rover Defender. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 1031 kg more than 2006 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, 2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee (415 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Land Rover Defender. (360 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Land Rover Defender.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee | 2011 Land Rover Defender | |
Make | Jeep | Land Rover |
Model | Grand Cherokee | Defender |
Year Released | 2006 | 2011 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4703 cc | 2402 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 235 HP | 120 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Torque | 415 Nm | 360 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 101 mm | 94.6 mm |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1677 kg | 2708 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 2000 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 2030 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 2800 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.8 L/100km | 24.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 78 L | 75 L |