2008 GMC Envoy vs. 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee
To start off, both 2008 GMC Envoy 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 135 more horse power than 2008 GMC Envoy. (285 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee should accelerate faster than 2008 GMC Envoy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee weights approximately 10 kg more than 2008 GMC Envoy. 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, 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee (570 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 195 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 GMC Envoy. (375 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 GMC Envoy.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 GMC Envoy | 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee | |
| Make | GMC | Jeep |
| Model | Envoy | Grand Cherokee |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4161 cc | 6059 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 285 HP | 420 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 375 Nm | 570 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2260 kg | 2270 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4960 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1830 mm | 1700 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2790 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 10.7 L/100km | 17 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 21.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.1 L/100km | 19.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 80 L |
