2007 Jeep Cherokee vs. 2008 SsangYong Rexton
To start off, 2008 SsangYong Rexton is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Jeep Cherokee. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Jeep Cherokee would be higher. At 2,776 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Jeep Cherokee is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 161 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 SsangYong Rexton weights approximately 23 kg more than 2007 Jeep 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, 2007 Jeep Cherokee (400 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 SsangYong Rexton. (345 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2007 Jeep Cherokee will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 SsangYong Rexton.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Jeep Cherokee | 2008 SsangYong Rexton | |
Make | Jeep | SsangYong |
Model | Cherokee | Rexton |
Year Released | 2007 | 2008 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2776 cc | 2696 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 161 HP | 161 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 400 Nm | 345 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 94 mm | 86.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 92.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 17.5:1 | 17.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
Top Speed | 174 km/hour | 177 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 12.6 seconds | 13.2 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1949 kg | 1972 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1840 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2830 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.9 L/100km | 8.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 78 L | 80 L |