2008 Jeep Cherokee vs. 2008 Volkswagen Touran
To start off, both 2008 Jeep Cherokee and 2008 Volkswagen Touran 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 412 kg more than 2008 Volkswagen Touran.
Because 2008 Jeep Cherokee is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Volkswagen Touran. 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 183 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Volkswagen Touran. (160 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2008 Jeep Cherokee will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Volkswagen Touran.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Jeep Cherokee | 2008 Volkswagen Touran | |
Make | Jeep | Volkswagen |
Model | Cherokee | Touran |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | SUV | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2499 cc | 1984 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 108 HP |
Torque | 343 Nm | 160 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 82.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 94 mm | 92.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 17.5:1 | 13.5:1 |
Top Speed | 170 km/hour | 180 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 13.8 seconds | 13.5 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1978 kg | 1566 kg |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1800 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2680 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9 L/100km | 5.8 L/100km |