2008 Dodge Grand Caravan vs. 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee
To start off, both 2008 Dodge Grand Caravan 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 3,952 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Dodge Grand Caravan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Dodge Grand Caravan (240 HP) has 25 more horse power than 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee. (215 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Dodge Grand Caravan should accelerate faster than 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee weights approximately 526 kg more than 2008 Dodge Grand Caravan.
Because 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Dodge Grand Caravan. 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 (510 Nm) has 167 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Dodge Grand Caravan. (343 Nm). This means 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Dodge Grand Caravan.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Dodge Grand Caravan | 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee | |
| Make | Dodge | Jeep |
| Model | Grand Caravan | Grand Cherokee |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Minivan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3952 cc | 2987 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 240 HP | 215 HP |
| Torque | 343 Nm | 510 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1360 kg | 1886 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5150 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1810 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3090 mm | 2790 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.1 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 78 L |
