2008 GMC Acadia vs. 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee
To start off, both 2008 GMC Acadia 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 6,059 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee (420 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 145 more horse power than 2008 GMC Acadia. (275 HP @ 6600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee should accelerate faster than 2008 GMC Acadia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 GMC Acadia weights approximately 165 kg more than 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee.
Because 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 GMC Acadia. 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 (570 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 230 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 GMC Acadia. (340 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 GMC Acadia.
Compare all specifications:
2008 GMC Acadia | 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee | |
Make | GMC | Jeep |
Model | Acadia | Grand Cherokee |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3600 cc | 6059 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 275 HP | 420 HP |
Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 340 Nm | 570 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 10.3:1 |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2435 kg | 2270 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 4960 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1700 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2790 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 9.8 L/100km | 17 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 21.5 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.4 L/100km | 19.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 80 L |