2008 Fiat Ducato vs. 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee
To start off, both 2008 Fiat Ducato 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 3,701 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee (210 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 85 more horse power than 2008 Fiat Ducato. (125 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee should accelerate faster than 2008 Fiat Ducato. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Fiat Ducato weights approximately 42 kg more than 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee.
Because 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Fiat Ducato, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 (319 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Fiat Ducato. (300 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Fiat Ducato. 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee has automatic transmission and 2008 Fiat Ducato has manual transmission. 2008 Fiat Ducato 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 Fiat Ducato | 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee | |
| Make | Fiat | Jeep |
| Model | Ducato | Grand Cherokee |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2800 cc | 3701 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 125 HP | 210 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 319 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 14 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2020 kg | 1978 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5610 mm | 4780 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2480 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3710 mm | 2790 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.1 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 80 L |
