2008 Chevrolet Tahoe vs. 2008 Jeep Cherokee

To start off, both 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe and 2008 Jeep Cherokee were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,800 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe (296 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 86 more horse power than 2008 Jeep Cherokee. (210 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe should accelerate faster than 2008 Jeep Cherokee.

Because 2008 Jeep Cherokee is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 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, 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe (414 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 101 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Jeep Cherokee. (313 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Jeep Cherokee.

Compare all specifications:

2008 Chevrolet Tahoe 2008 Jeep Cherokee
Make Chevrolet Jeep
Model Tahoe Cherokee
Year Released 2008 2008
Body Type SUV SUV
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 4800 cc 3687 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 296 HP 210 HP
Engine RPM 5600 RPM 3800 RPM
Torque 414 Nm 313 Nm
Torque RPM 4800 RPM 3800 RPM
Drive Type Rear 4WD
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 6 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Length 5140 mm 4500 mm
Vehicle Height 1960 mm 1790 mm
Wheelbase Size 2950 mm 2660 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 13.8 L/100km 14.6 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 98 L 70 L


 

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