2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee vs. 2009 Toyota Highlander
To start off, 2009 Toyota Highlander 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 3,456 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Toyota Highlander is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Toyota Highlander (270 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee. (215 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Toyota Highlander 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 812 kg more than 2009 Toyota Highlander.
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 174 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Toyota Highlander. (336 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Toyota Highlander.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee | 2009 Toyota Highlander | |
| Make | Jeep | Toyota |
| Model | Grand Cherokee | Highlander |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2009 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2987 cc | 3456 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 270 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 510 Nm | 336 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2142 kg | 1330 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2160 mm | 1920 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1770 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 2800 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.2 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 78 L | 73 L |
