2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee vs. 2009 Mini Cooper
To start off, 2009 Mini Cooper is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee would be higher. At 5,654 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee (330 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 158 more horse power than 2009 Mini Cooper. (172 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee should accelerate faster than 2009 Mini Cooper. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee weights approximately 853 kg more than 2009 Mini Cooper. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Mini Cooper. 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 269 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Mini Cooper. (240 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Mini Cooper. 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee has automatic transmission and 2009 Mini Cooper has manual transmission. 2009 Mini Cooper 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 | 2009 Mini Cooper | |
Make | Jeep | Mini |
Model | Grand Cherokee | Cooper |
Year Released | 2008 | 2009 |
Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5654 cc | 1598 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 330 HP | 172 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 509 Nm | 240 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 99.5 mm | 77.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90.9 mm | 85.8 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1978 kg | 1125 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 3720 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1410 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1690 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 2470 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 15.8 L/100km | 6.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 50 L |