2007 Ford Ka vs. 2008 Jeep Cherokee
To start off, 2008 Jeep Cherokee is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Ford Ka. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Ford Ka would be higher. At 2,499 cc, 2008 Jeep Cherokee is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Jeep Cherokee weights approximately 842 kg more than 2007 Ford Ka.
Because 2008 Jeep Cherokee is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Ford Ka. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Jeep 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, 2008 Jeep Cherokee (343 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 207 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Ford Ka. (136 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2008 Jeep Cherokee will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Ford Ka.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Ford Ka | 2008 Jeep Cherokee | |
Make | Ford | Jeep |
Model | Ka | Cherokee |
Year Released | 2007 | 2008 |
Body Type | Roadster | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1599 cc | 2499 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 94 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 136 Nm | 343 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82.1 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75.5 mm | 94 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Top Speed | 173 km/hour | 170 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 12.1 seconds | 13.8 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1136 kg | 1978 kg |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1850 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2660 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.9 L/100km | 9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 70 L |