2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee vs. 2008 Land Rover Defender
To start off, both 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee and 2008 Land Rover Defender were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,654 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 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 139 kg more than 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee.
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 (509 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 208 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Land Rover Defender. (301 Nm @ 1950 RPM). This means 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Land Rover Defender. 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee has automatic transmission and 2008 Land Rover Defender has manual transmission. 2008 Land Rover Defender will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee | 2008 Land Rover Defender | |
Make | Jeep | Land Rover |
Model | Grand Cherokee | Defender |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5654 cc | 2495 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 330 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 509 Nm | 301 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1950 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 99.5 mm | 84.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90.9 mm | 89 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1978 kg | 2117 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 5070 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 2040 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 3230 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 15.8 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 93 L |