2007 Honda CR-V vs. 2009 Jeep Grand Cherokee
To start off, 2009 Jeep Grand Cherokee is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Honda CR-V. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Honda CR-V would be higher. At 3,701 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Jeep Grand Cherokee is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Jeep Grand Cherokee (210 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 2007 Honda CR-V. (166 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Jeep Grand Cherokee should accelerate faster than 2007 Honda CR-V. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Jeep Grand Cherokee weights approximately 591 kg more than 2007 Honda CR-V. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2009 Jeep Grand Cherokee is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Honda CR-V. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 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, 2009 Jeep Grand Cherokee (319 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 101 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Honda CR-V. (218 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2009 Jeep Grand Cherokee will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Honda CR-V.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Honda CR-V | 2009 Jeep Grand Cherokee | |
| Make | Honda | Jeep |
| Model | CR-V | Grand Cherokee |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2009 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2352 cc | 3701 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 166 HP | 210 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 218 Nm | 319 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1452 kg | 2043 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4780 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2790 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 7.8 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 10.2 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.4 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 80 L |
