2008 Audi A6 vs. 2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee
To start off, 2008 Audi A6 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee would be higher. At 3,956 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee (188 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 2008 Audi A6. (178 HP @ 3300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee should accelerate faster than 2008 Audi A6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Audi A6 weights approximately 41 kg more than 2000 Jeep Grand 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, 2008 Audi A6 (380 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 85 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee. (295 Nm @ 3050 RPM). This means 2008 Audi A6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Audi A6 | 2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee | |
| Make | Audi | Jeep |
| Model | A6 | Grand Cherokee |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2698 cc | 3956 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 178 HP | 188 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3300 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 380 Nm | 295 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1400 RPM | 3050 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 98.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83.1 mm | 86.6 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 215 km/hour | 180 km/hour |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1875 kg | 1834 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4940 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1770 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2770 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.7 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 87 L |
