2008 Jeep Cherokee vs. 2008 Nissan Murano
To start off, both 2008 Jeep Cherokee and 2008 Nissan Murano were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,498 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Nissan Murano is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Nissan Murano (231 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 56 more horse power than 2008 Jeep Cherokee. (175 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 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 185 kg more than 2008 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, 2008 Jeep Cherokee (460 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 141 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Nissan Murano. (319 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2008 Jeep Cherokee will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Nissan Murano.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Jeep Cherokee | 2008 Nissan Murano | |
| Make | Jeep | Nissan |
| Model | Cherokee | Murano |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | SUV | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2766 cc | 3498 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 175 HP | 231 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 460 Nm | 319 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 94 mm | 95.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 81.4 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2055 kg | 1870 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4780 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 1690 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2830 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.6 L/100km | 12.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 82 L |
