2007 Jeep Cherokee vs. 2005 Toyota RAV4
To start off, 2007 Jeep Cherokee is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Toyota RAV4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Toyota RAV4 would be higher. At 2,774 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Jeep Cherokee is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Toyota RAV4 (161 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2007 Jeep Cherokee. (160 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Toyota RAV4 should accelerate faster than 2007 Jeep Cherokee. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Jeep Cherokee weights approximately 534 kg more than 2005 Toyota RAV4.
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 Cherokee (400 Nm) has 176 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Toyota RAV4. (224 Nm). This means 2007 Jeep Cherokee will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Toyota RAV4.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Jeep Cherokee | 2005 Toyota RAV4 | |
| Make | Jeep | Toyota |
| Model | Cherokee | RAV4 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2005 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2774 cc | 2359 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 160 HP | 161 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 224 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 94 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 97 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 17.5:1 | 9.6:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1949 kg | 1415 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1690 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2500 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.9 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 78 L | 56 L |
