2008 Honda Civic vs. 2008 Jeep Cherokee
To start off, both 2008 Honda Civic and 2008 Jeep 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 Cherokee is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Jeep Cherokee (210 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 111 more horse power than 2008 Honda Civic. (99 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Jeep Cherokee should accelerate faster than 2008 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Jeep Cherokee weights approximately 475 kg more than 2008 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2008 Jeep Cherokee is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Honda Civic. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Jeep 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 Cherokee (307 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 87 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda Civic. (220 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2008 Jeep Cherokee will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda Civic. 2008 Jeep Cherokee has automatic transmission and 2008 Honda Civic has manual transmission. 2008 Honda Civic will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Jeep Cherokee will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Honda Civic | 2008 Jeep Cherokee | |
| Make | Honda | Jeep |
| Model | Civic | Cherokee |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1686 cc | 3701 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 99 HP | 210 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 307 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79.1 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 90.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 9.6:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.3 seconds | 10.8 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1354 kg | 1829 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 4510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2650 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.1 L/100km | 13.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 78 L |
