2008 Jeep Cherokee vs. 2010 Volvo XC60
To start off, 2010 Volvo XC60 is newer by 2 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 2,775 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Jeep Cherokee is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Volvo XC60 weights approximately 61 kg more than 2008 Jeep Cherokee.
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. 2010 Volvo XC60 has automatic transmission and 2008 Jeep Cherokee has manual transmission. 2008 Jeep Cherokee will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Volvo XC60 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Jeep Cherokee | 2010 Volvo XC60 | |
Make | Jeep | Volvo |
Model | Cherokee | XC60 |
Year Released | 2008 | 2010 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2775 cc | 2000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 400 Nm | 400 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 1400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1860 kg | 1921 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4628 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1712 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2748 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 78 L | 70 L |