2008 Jeep Cherokee vs. 2008 Kia Rio

To start off, both 2008 Jeep Cherokee and 2008 Kia Rio were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,775 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Jeep Cherokee is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Jeep Cherokee weights approximately 796 kg more than 2008 Kia Rio.

Because 2008 Jeep Cherokee is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Kia Rio. 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 (400 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 275 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Kia Rio. (125 Nm @ 6500 RPM). This means 2008 Jeep Cherokee will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Kia Rio.

Compare all specifications:

2008 Jeep Cherokee 2008 Kia Rio
Make Jeep Kia
Model Cherokee Rio
Year Released 2008 2008
Body Type SUV Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2775 cc 1399 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 0 HP 139 HP
Torque 400 Nm 125 Nm
Torque RPM 1800 RPM 6500 RPM
Engine Bore Size 94 mm 75.5 mm
Engine Stroke Size 100 mm 78.1 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 17.5:1 10.0:1
Fuel Type Diesel Gasoline
Top Speed 174 km/hour 177 km/hour
Acceleration 0-100mph 13.5 seconds 12.3 seconds
Drive Type 4WD Front
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1860 kg 1064 kg
Vehicle Length 4500 mm 4550 mm
Vehicle Height 1790 mm 1490 mm
Wheelbase Size 2650 mm 2510 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 9.3 L/100km 6.2 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 78 L 45 L


 

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