2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee vs. 2004 Toyota Prius
To start off, 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Toyota Prius. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Toyota Prius would be higher. At 4,701 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee weights approximately 528 kg more than 2004 Toyota Prius.
Because 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Toyota Prius. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Jeep Grand 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 Grand Cherokee (400 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 285 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Toyota Prius. (115 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Toyota Prius.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee | 2004 Toyota Prius | |
Make | Jeep | Toyota |
Model | Grand Cherokee | Prius |
Year Released | 2008 | 2004 |
Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4701 cc | 1496 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 77 HP |
Torque | 400 Nm | 115 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 13.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
Top Speed | 196 km/hour | 165 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.6 seconds | 10.9 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1828 kg | 1300 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4460 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2760 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 16.8 L/100km | 4.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 78 L | 45 L |