2006 Jeep Wrangler vs. 2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee
To start off, both 2006 Jeep Wrangler and 2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 60 more horse power than 2006 Jeep Wrangler. (175 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee should accelerate faster than 2006 Jeep Wrangler. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee weights approximately 107 kg more than 2006 Jeep Wrangler. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 119 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Jeep Wrangler. (296 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Jeep Wrangler.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Jeep Wrangler | 2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee | |
| Make | Jeep | Jeep |
| Model | Wrangler | Grand Cherokee |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3960 cc | 4703 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 175 HP | 235 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 296 Nm | 415 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 98.5 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.7 mm | 101 mm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1570 kg | 1677 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3890 mm | 4750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1730 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 2790 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 12.4 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.1 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 78 L |
