2008 Jeep Cherokee vs. 2008 Honda Civic
To start off, both 2008 Jeep Cherokee and 2008 Honda Civic were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,776 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Jeep Cherokee is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Jeep Cherokee (148 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 2008 Honda Civic. (138 HP @ 6300 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 766 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 (360 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 186 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda Civic. (174 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2008 Jeep Cherokee will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Jeep Cherokee | 2008 Honda Civic | |
Make | Jeep | Honda |
Model | Cherokee | Civic |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2776 cc | 1799 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 360 Nm | 174 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 94 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 87.3 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 174 km/hour | 205 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 12.9 seconds | 9.2 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2031 kg | 1265 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4490 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2630 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.4 L/100km | 9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 50 L |