2009 Alfa Romeo 147 vs. 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee
To start off, 2009 Alfa Romeo 147 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 2,685 cc (5 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 780 kg more than 2009 Alfa Romeo 147.
Because 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Alfa Romeo 147. 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 (400 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 254 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Alfa Romeo 147. (146 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Alfa Romeo 147. 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee has automatic transmission and 2009 Alfa Romeo 147 has manual transmission. 2009 Alfa Romeo 147 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.
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2009 Alfa Romeo 147 | 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Jeep |
Model | 147 | Grand Cherokee |
Year Released | 2009 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1598 cc | 2685 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 146 Nm | 400 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75.7 mm | 88.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 18.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Top Speed | 196 km/hour | 190 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.9 seconds | 11.2 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1275 kg | 2055 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1840 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2700 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.2 L/100km | 9.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 78 L |