2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee vs. 2010 Volkswagen Sharan
To start off, 2010 Volkswagen Sharan is newer by 2 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, 2010 Volkswagen Sharan (1,973 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 1643 more horse power than 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee. (330 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Volkswagen Sharan 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 188 kg more than 2010 Volkswagen Sharan.
Because 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Volkswagen Sharan. 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 229 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Volkswagen Sharan. (280 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Volkswagen Sharan.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee | 2010 Volkswagen Sharan | |
| Make | Jeep | Volkswagen |
| Model | Grand Cherokee | Sharan |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2010 |
| Body Type | SUV | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5654 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 330 HP | 1973 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 509 Nm | 280 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| 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 | 1978 kg | 1790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 4854 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1904 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1720 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 2919 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 13.2 L/100km | 6.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 18.2 L/100km | 11.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 15.8 L/100km | 8.5 L/100km |
