2007 Jeep Cherokee vs. 2012 Honda Civic
To start off, 2012 Honda Civic is newer by 5 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, 2007 Jeep Cherokee (160 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 2012 Honda Civic. (99 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Jeep Cherokee should accelerate faster than 2012 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Jeep Cherokee weights approximately 701 kg more than 2012 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2007 Jeep Cherokee is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Honda Civic. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 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, 2007 Jeep Cherokee (400 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 273 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Honda Civic. (127 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2007 Jeep Cherokee will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Jeep Cherokee | 2012 Honda Civic | |
Make | Jeep | Honda |
Model | Cherokee | Civic |
Year Released | 2007 | 2012 |
Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2776 cc | 1339 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 160 HP | 99 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 400 Nm | 127 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 174 km/hour | 177 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 12.6 seconds | 15 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1950 kg | 1249 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4270 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1785 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1460 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.9 L/100km | 5.7 L/100km |