2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee vs. 2008 Subaru Impreza
To start off, both 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee and 2008 Subaru Impreza were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,987 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee (215 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 2008 Subaru Impreza. (170 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee should accelerate faster than 2008 Subaru Impreza. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee weights approximately 789 kg more than 2008 Subaru Impreza. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 278 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Subaru Impreza. (232 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Subaru Impreza. 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee has automatic transmission and 2008 Subaru Impreza has manual transmission. 2008 Subaru Impreza 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.
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2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee | 2008 Subaru Impreza | |
Make | Jeep | Subaru |
Model | Grand Cherokee | Impreza |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | SUV | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2987 cc | 2457 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 215 HP | 170 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 510 Nm | 232 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2169 kg | 1380 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4420 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2160 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 2630 mm |
Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.2 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 78 L | 64 L |