2007 Jeep Grand Cherokee vs. 2008 Land Rover Discovery
To start off, 2008 Land Rover Discovery is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Jeep Grand Cherokee. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Jeep Grand Cherokee would be higher. At 6,059 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Jeep Grand Cherokee is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Jeep Grand Cherokee weights approximately 26 kg more than 2008 Land Rover Discovery.
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 Grand Cherokee (570 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 270 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Land Rover Discovery. (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM). This means 2007 Jeep Grand Cherokee will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Land Rover Discovery.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Jeep Grand Cherokee | 2008 Land Rover Discovery | |
Make | Jeep | Land Rover |
Model | Grand Cherokee | Discovery |
Year Released | 2007 | 2008 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6059 cc | 2495 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 420 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 570 Nm | 300 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 1950 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 19.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Top Speed | 245 km/hour | 152 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 5 seconds | 15.3 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2226 kg | 2200 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4960 mm | 4980 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1700 mm | 1910 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 2550 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 18.1 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 93 L |