2007 Audi A3 vs. 2007 Jeep Grand Cherokee
To start off, both 2007 Audi A3 and 2007 Jeep Grand Cherokee were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,187 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Audi A3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Audi A3 (247 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 2007 Jeep Grand Cherokee. (215 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Audi A3 should accelerate faster than 2007 Jeep Grand Cherokee. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Jeep Grand Cherokee weights approximately 604 kg more than 2007 Audi A3.
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 (511 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 191 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Audi A3. (320 Nm @ 8200 RPM). This means 2007 Jeep Grand Cherokee will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Audi A3. 2007 Jeep Grand Cherokee has automatic transmission and 2007 Audi A3 has manual transmission. 2007 Audi A3 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Jeep Grand Cherokee will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Audi A3 | 2007 Jeep Grand Cherokee | |
| Make | Audi | Jeep |
| Model | A3 | Grand Cherokee |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3187 cc | 2987 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 247 HP | 215 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 511 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 8200 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 95.9 mm | 92 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 200 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.3 seconds | 9 seconds |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1565 kg | 2169 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1750 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2790 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.9 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 78 L |
