2008 Jeep Wrangler vs. 2008 Mazda 5
To start off, both 2008 Jeep Wrangler and 2008 Mazda 5 were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,778 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Jeep Wrangler is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Jeep Wrangler (202 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 2008 Mazda 5. (143 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Jeep Wrangler should accelerate faster than 2008 Mazda 5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Jeep Wrangler weights approximately 385 kg more than 2008 Mazda 5. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2008 Jeep Wrangler is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Mazda 5. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Jeep Wrangler 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 Wrangler (321 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 136 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Mazda 5. (185 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2008 Jeep Wrangler will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Mazda 5.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Jeep Wrangler | 2008 Mazda 5 | |
| Make | Jeep | Mazda |
| Model | Wrangler | 5 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | SUV | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3778 cc | 1999 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 202 HP | 143 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 321 Nm | 185 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 10.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1860 kg | 1475 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1810 mm | 1620 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2760 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.1 L/100km | 8.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 82 L | 60 L |
