2008 Honda CR-V vs. 2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee
To start off, 2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Honda CR-V. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Honda CR-V would be higher. At 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee (286 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 120 more horse power than 2008 Honda CR-V. (166 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee should accelerate faster than 2008 Honda CR-V. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee weights approximately 124 kg more than 2008 Honda CR-V. 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, 2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee (353 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 134 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda CR-V. (219 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda CR-V.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Honda CR-V | 2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee | |
| Make | Honda | Jeep |
| Model | CR-V | Grand Cherokee |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2013 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2354 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 166 HP | 286 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 219 Nm | 353 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 5-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1990 kg | 2114 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4821 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 2154 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1763 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2916 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.1 L/100km | 8.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.8 L/100km | 13 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 93 L |
