2008 Jeep Cherokee vs. 2009 Lexus IS
To start off, 2009 Lexus IS is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Jeep Cherokee. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Jeep Cherokee would be higher. At 2,776 cc (4 cylinders), 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 289 kg more than 2009 Lexus IS.
Because 2008 Jeep Cherokee is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Lexus IS. 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, both vehicles can yield 400 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles. 2008 Jeep Cherokee has automatic transmission and 2009 Lexus IS has manual transmission. 2009 Lexus IS 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 | 2009 Lexus IS | |
Make | Jeep | Lexus |
Model | Cherokee | IS |
Year Released | 2008 | 2009 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2776 cc | 2231 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 175 HP |
Torque | 400 Nm | 400 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 17.5:1 | 15.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
Top Speed | 169 km/hour | 220 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 12.6 seconds | 8.9 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1949 kg | 1660 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1810 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2740 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.9 L/100km | 6.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 78 L | 65 L |