2008 Alfa Romeo Brera vs. 2009 Jeep Cherokee

To start off, 2009 Jeep Cherokee is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Alfa Romeo Brera. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Alfa Romeo Brera would be higher. At 2,768 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Jeep Cherokee is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Jeep Cherokee weights approximately 585 kg more than 2008 Alfa Romeo Brera.

Because 2009 Jeep Cherokee is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Alfa Romeo Brera. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 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, 2009 Jeep Cherokee (460 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 230 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Alfa Romeo Brera. (230 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2009 Jeep Cherokee will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Alfa Romeo Brera. 2009 Jeep Cherokee has automatic transmission and 2008 Alfa Romeo Brera has manual transmission. 2008 Alfa Romeo Brera will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Jeep Cherokee will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2008 Alfa Romeo Brera 2009 Jeep Cherokee
Make Alfa Romeo Jeep
Model Brera Cherokee
Year Released 2008 2009
Body Type Hatchback SUV
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2196 cc 2768 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 0 HP 175 HP
Torque 230 Nm 460 Nm
Torque RPM 4500 RPM 2000 RPM
Engine Bore Size 86 mm 94 mm
Engine Stroke Size 94.6 mm 100 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 11.3:1 17.5:1
Fuel Type Gasoline Diesel
Top Speed 222 km/hour 180 km/hour
Acceleration 0-100mph 8.6 seconds 11.8 seconds
Drive Type Front 4WD
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 4 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 3 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1470 kg 2055 kg
Vehicle Length 4420 mm 4500 mm
Vehicle Width 1840 mm 1850 mm
Vehicle Height 1350 mm 1800 mm
Wheelbase Size 2530 mm 2700 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 9.4 L/100km 8.4 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 70 L 70 L


 

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