2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee vs. 2012 Toyota Yaris
To start off, 2012 Toyota Yaris is newer by 4 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee weights approximately 1168 kg more than 2012 Toyota Yaris.
Because 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Toyota Yaris. 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 (500 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 361 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Toyota Yaris. (139 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Toyota Yaris. 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee has automatic transmission and 2012 Toyota Yaris has manual transmission. 2012 Toyota Yaris 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.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee | 2012 Toyota Yaris | |
Make | Jeep | Toyota |
Model | Grand Cherokee | Yaris |
Year Released | 2008 | 2012 |
Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5654 cc | 1500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 106 HP |
Torque | 500 Nm | 139 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 5-speed manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2209 kg | 1041 kg |
Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 7.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 78 L | 42 L |