2008 Jeep Cherokee vs. 2008 Toyota Corolla

To start off, both 2008 Jeep Cherokee and 2008 Toyota Corolla were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,499 cc, 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 880 kg more than 2008 Toyota Corolla.

Because 2008 Jeep Cherokee is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Toyota Corolla. 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 (343 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 216 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Toyota Corolla. (127 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2008 Jeep Cherokee will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Toyota Corolla.

Compare all specifications:

2008 Jeep Cherokee 2008 Toyota Corolla
Make Jeep Toyota
Model Cherokee Corolla
Year Released 2008 2008
Body Type SUV Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2499 cc 1398 cc
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 0 HP 0 HP
Torque 343 Nm 127 Nm
Torque RPM 2000 RPM 4800 RPM
Engine Bore Size 92 mm 79 mm
Engine Stroke Size 94 mm 71.3 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 17.5:1 10.5:1
Fuel Type Diesel Gasoline
Top Speed 170 km/hour 185 km/hour
Acceleration 0-100mph 13.8 seconds 12 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 1978 kg 1098 kg
Vehicle Width 1850 mm 1480 mm
Wheelbase Size 2660 mm 2610 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 9 L/100km 6.7 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 70 L 60 L


 

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