2008 Jeep Cherokee vs. 2008 Nissan X-Trail
To start off, both 2008 Jeep Cherokee and 2008 Nissan X-Trail were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,427 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Jeep Cherokee is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Jeep Cherokee (144 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 2008 Nissan X-Trail. (112 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Jeep Cherokee should accelerate faster than 2008 Nissan X-Trail. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Jeep Cherokee weights approximately 306 kg more than 2008 Nissan X-Trail. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 Nissan X-Trail (270 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Jeep Cherokee. (215 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Nissan X-Trail will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Jeep Cherokee.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Jeep Cherokee | 2008 Nissan X-Trail | |
| Make | Jeep | Nissan |
| Model | Cherokee | X-Trail |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2427 cc | 2183 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 144 HP | 112 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 215 Nm | 270 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.5 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 101 mm | 97 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 19.7:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 167 km/hour | 181 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 13.9 seconds | 11.4 seconds |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1817 kg | 1511 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1870 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2630 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.9 L/100km | 7.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 60 L |
