2008 GMC Acadia vs. 2006 Jeep Cherokee
To start off, 2008 GMC Acadia is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Jeep Cherokee. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Jeep Cherokee would be higher. At 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 GMC Acadia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 GMC Acadia (275 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 127 more horse power than 2006 Jeep Cherokee. (148 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 GMC Acadia should accelerate faster than 2006 Jeep Cherokee. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 GMC Acadia weights approximately 582 kg more than 2006 Jeep Cherokee. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2006 Jeep Cherokee (360 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 GMC Acadia. (340 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2006 Jeep Cherokee will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 GMC Acadia.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 GMC Acadia | 2006 Jeep Cherokee | |
| Make | GMC | Jeep |
| Model | Acadia | Cherokee |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2006 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3600 cc | 2776 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 275 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 340 Nm | 360 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2613 kg | 2031 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.1 L/100km | 10.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 70 L |
