2008 Jeep Cherokee vs. 2000 Volkswagen AAC
To start off, 2008 Jeep Cherokee is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Volkswagen AAC. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Volkswagen AAC would be higher. At 4,921 cc (10 cylinders), 2000 Volkswagen AAC is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Volkswagen AAC (309 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 99 more horse power than 2008 Jeep Cherokee. (210 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Volkswagen AAC should accelerate faster than 2008 Jeep Cherokee. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Jeep Cherokee weights approximately 577 kg more than 2000 Volkswagen AAC.
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, 2000 Volkswagen AAC (765 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 452 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Jeep Cherokee. (313 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2000 Volkswagen AAC will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Jeep Cherokee.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Jeep Cherokee | 2000 Volkswagen AAC | |
| Make | Jeep | Volkswagen |
| Model | Cherokee | AAC |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3687 cc | 4921 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 210 HP | 309 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 313 Nm | 765 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 180 km/hour | 199 km/hour |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1951 kg | 1374 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 5260 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 3310 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 55 L |
