2008 Jeep Cherokee vs. 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee
To start off, both 2008 Jeep Cherokee and 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,701 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee weights approximately 38 kg more than 2008 Jeep Cherokee.
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 Grand Cherokee (425 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Jeep Cherokee. (360 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Jeep Cherokee.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Jeep Cherokee | 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee | |
| Make | Jeep | Jeep |
| Model | Cherokee | Grand Cherokee |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2776 cc | 4701 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 360 Nm | 425 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 94 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 86.7 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 10.2:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 174 km/hour | 200 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 12.9 seconds | 7.9 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 | 2069 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1770 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2700 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.4 L/100km | 16.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 78 L |
