2008 Jeep Cherokee vs. 2008 Volkswagen Passat
To start off, both 2008 Jeep Cherokee and 2008 Volkswagen Passat were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,999 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Volkswagen Passat is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Volkswagen Passat (271 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 2008 Jeep Cherokee. (210 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Volkswagen Passat should accelerate faster than 2008 Jeep Cherokee. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Jeep Cherokee weights approximately 164 kg more than 2008 Volkswagen Passat.
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 Volkswagen Passat (371 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 64 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Jeep Cherokee. (307 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Volkswagen Passat will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Jeep Cherokee. 2008 Jeep Cherokee has automatic transmission and 2008 Volkswagen Passat has manual transmission. 2008 Volkswagen Passat will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Jeep Cherokee will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2008 Jeep Cherokee | 2008 Volkswagen Passat | |
Make | Jeep | Volkswagen |
Model | Cherokee | Passat |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3701 cc | 3999 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | W |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 210 HP | 271 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 307 Nm | 371 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90.8 mm | 90.2 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 180 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.8 seconds | 6.5 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1829 kg | 1665 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4710 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.2 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 78 L | 80 L |