2008 GMC Canyon vs. 2007 Jeep Grand Cherokee
To start off, 2008 GMC Canyon is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Jeep Grand Cherokee. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Jeep Grand Cherokee would be higher. At 5,654 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Jeep Grand Cherokee is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Jeep Grand Cherokee (330 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 88 more horse power than 2008 GMC Canyon. (242 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Jeep Grand Cherokee should accelerate faster than 2008 GMC Canyon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 GMC Canyon weights approximately 405 kg more than 2007 Jeep Grand Cherokee.
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, 2007 Jeep Grand Cherokee (509 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 181 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 GMC Canyon. (328 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2007 Jeep Grand Cherokee will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 GMC Canyon.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 GMC Canyon | 2007 Jeep Grand Cherokee | |
| Make | GMC | Jeep |
| Model | Canyon | Grand Cherokee |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Pickup | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3700 cc | 5654 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 242 HP | 330 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 328 Nm | 509 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2436 kg | 2031 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5270 mm | 4750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1730 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 2790 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 10.7 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.4 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 80 L |
