2007 Hyundai Terracan vs. 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee
To start off, 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Hyundai Terracan. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Hyundai Terracan would be higher. At 4,701 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Hyundai Terracan weights approximately 86 kg more than 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee.
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, 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee (425 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 86 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Hyundai Terracan. (339 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Hyundai Terracan. 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee has automatic transmission and 2007 Hyundai Terracan has manual transmission. 2007 Hyundai Terracan will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2007 Hyundai Terracan | 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee | |
Make | Hyundai | Jeep |
Model | Terracan | Grand Cherokee |
Year Released | 2007 | 2008 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2900 cc | 4701 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 339 Nm | 425 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 97.1 mm | 93 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 98 mm | 86.7 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 19.3:1 | 10.2:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 166 km/hour | 200 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 13.9 seconds | 7.9 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 | 2155 kg | 2069 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 4410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 1770 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2700 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.6 L/100km | 16.5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 78 L |