2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee vs. 2007 Nissan Pathfinder

To start off, 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Nissan Pathfinder. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Nissan Pathfinder would be higher. At 3,954 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Nissan Pathfinder is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Nissan Pathfinder (265 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee. (215 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Nissan Pathfinder should accelerate faster than 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee weights approximately 4 kg more than 2007 Nissan Pathfinder.

Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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 (510 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 125 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Nissan Pathfinder. (385 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Nissan Pathfinder.

Compare all specifications:

2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee 2007 Nissan Pathfinder
Make Jeep Nissan
Model Grand Cherokee Pathfinder
Year Released 2008 2007
Body Type SUV SUV
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2987 cc 3954 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 215 HP 265 HP
Engine RPM 4000 RPM 5600 RPM
Torque 510 Nm 385 Nm
Torque RPM 1600 RPM 4000 RPM
Engine Compression Ratio 18.0:1 9.7:1
Fuel Type Diesel Gasoline - Premium
Top Speed 200 km/hour 185 km/hour
Acceleration 0-100mph 8.3 seconds 8.9 seconds
Drive Type 4WD 4WD
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 7 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 2169 kg 2165 kg
Vehicle Length 4760 mm 4770 mm
Vehicle Width 2160 mm 1860 mm
Vehicle Height 1750 mm 1770 mm
Wheelbase Size 2790 mm 2860 mm
Fuel Consumption City 15.7 L/100km 14.7 L/100km
Fuel Consumption Overall 10.2 L/100km 13.5 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 78 L 80 L


 

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