2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee vs. 2009 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2009 Toyota Land Cruiser 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 5,661 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee weights approximately 725 kg more than 2009 Toyota Land Cruiser.
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, 2009 Toyota Land Cruiser (401 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee. (400 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2009 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee | 2009 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
Make | Jeep | Toyota |
Model | Grand Cherokee | Land Cruiser |
Year Released | 2008 | 2009 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2685 cc | 5661 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 376 HP |
Torque | 400 Nm | 401 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 10.2:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2055 kg | 1330 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4960 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1840 mm | 1890 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2860 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.9 L/100km | 7.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 78 L | 96 L |