2008 Jeep Cherokee vs. 2006 Nissan Murano
To start off, 2008 Jeep Cherokee is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Nissan Murano. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Nissan Murano would be higher. At 3,687 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Jeep Cherokee is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Nissan Murano (245 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 2008 Jeep Cherokee. (210 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Nissan Murano should accelerate faster than 2008 Jeep Cherokee. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Jeep Cherokee weights approximately 661 kg more than 2006 Nissan Murano.
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, 2006 Nissan Murano (334 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Jeep Cherokee. (313 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2006 Nissan Murano will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Jeep Cherokee.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Jeep Cherokee | 2006 Nissan Murano | |
| Make | Jeep | Nissan |
| Model | Cherokee | Murano |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2006 |
| Body Type | SUV | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3687 cc | 3507 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 210 HP | 245 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 313 Nm | 334 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 95.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90.8 mm | 81.4 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 180 km/hour | 200 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.8 seconds | 9.3 seconds |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1951 kg | 1290 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1700 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2830 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.6 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 82 L |
