2008 Jeep Cherokee vs. 2012 Toyota Sienna
To start off, 2012 Toyota Sienna is newer by 4 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 3,701 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Jeep Cherokee is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Toyota Sienna (266 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 56 more horse power than 2008 Jeep Cherokee. (210 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Toyota Sienna should accelerate faster than 2008 Jeep Cherokee. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Toyota Sienna weights approximately 253 kg more than 2008 Jeep Cherokee. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2012 Toyota Sienna (332 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Jeep Cherokee. (307 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2012 Toyota Sienna will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Jeep Cherokee.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Jeep Cherokee | 2012 Toyota Sienna | |
Make | Jeep | Toyota |
Model | Cherokee | Sienna |
Year Released | 2008 | 2012 |
Body Type | SUV | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3701 cc | 3500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 210 HP | 266 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 307 Nm | 332 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4700 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1829 kg | 2082 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 5085 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1984 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1811 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 3030 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 78 L | 76 L |