2008 Jeep Cherokee vs. 2008 Audi A3
To start off, both 2008 Jeep Cherokee and 2008 Audi A3 were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,189 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Audi A3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Audi A3 (247 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 99 more horse power than 2008 Jeep Cherokee. (148 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Audi A3 should accelerate faster than 2008 Jeep Cherokee. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Jeep Cherokee weights approximately 421 kg more than 2008 Audi A3.
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 Cherokee (360 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Audi A3. (320 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2008 Jeep Cherokee will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Audi A3.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Jeep Cherokee | 2008 Audi A3 | |
| Make | Jeep | Audi |
| Model | Cherokee | A3 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2776 cc | 3189 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 247 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 360 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 94 mm | 84.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 95.9 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 11.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 12.9 seconds | 6.4 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 | 2031 kg | 1610 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2580 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.4 L/100km | 10.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 60 L |
