2008 Chevrolet HHR vs. 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee
To start off, both 2008 Chevrolet HHR and 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,654 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee (330 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 181 more horse power than 2008 Chevrolet HHR. (149 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee should accelerate faster than 2008 Chevrolet HHR. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee weights approximately 903 kg more than 2008 Chevrolet HHR. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Chevrolet HHR. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Jeep Grand 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, 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee (509 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 303 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Chevrolet HHR. (206 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Chevrolet HHR. 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee has automatic transmission and 2008 Chevrolet HHR has manual transmission. 2008 Chevrolet HHR will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Chevrolet HHR | 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Jeep |
| Model | HHR | Grand Cherokee |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2200 cc | 5654 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 149 HP | 330 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 206 Nm | 509 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1075 kg | 1978 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1730 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2790 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 8.1 L/100km | 13.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.8 L/100km | 18.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.2 L/100km | 15.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 80 L |
