2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee vs. 2012 Toyota Venza
To start off, 2012 Toyota Venza is newer by 6 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 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 238 more horse power than 2012 Toyota Venza. (182 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee should accelerate faster than 2012 Toyota Venza. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee weights approximately 514 kg more than 2012 Toyota Venza. 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 2012 Toyota Venza. 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 (569 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 323 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Toyota Venza. (246 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Toyota Venza.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee | 2012 Toyota Venza | |
| Make | Jeep | Toyota |
| Model | Grand Cherokee | Venza |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2012 |
| Body Type | SUV | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6063 cc | 2700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 420 HP | 182 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 569 Nm | 246 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2220 kg | 1706 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4801 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1905 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1720 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 2776 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 15.8 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 19.8 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 78 L | 67 L |
