2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee vs. 2008 Opel Meriva
To start off, both 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee and 2008 Opel Meriva 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 Jeep Grand Cherokee weights approximately 660 kg more than 2008 Opel Meriva.
Because 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Opel Meriva. 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 (509 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 343 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Opel Meriva. (166 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Opel Meriva.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee | 2008 Opel Meriva | |
| Make | Jeep | Opel |
| Model | Grand Cherokee | Meriva |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5654 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 330 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 509 Nm | 166 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 99.5 mm | 80.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90.9 mm | 88.2 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1980 kg | 1320 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 4050 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1700 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 2640 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 15.7 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 53 L |
