2009 Chevrolet HHR vs. 2009 Jeep Grand Cherokee

To start off, both 2009 Chevrolet HHR and 2009 Jeep Grand Cherokee were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,654 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Jeep Grand Cherokee is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Jeep Grand Cherokee (381 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 226 more horse power than 2009 Chevrolet HHR. (155 HP @ 6100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Jeep Grand Cherokee should accelerate faster than 2009 Chevrolet HHR. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Jeep Grand Cherokee weights approximately 279 kg more than 2009 Chevrolet HHR. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2009 Jeep Grand Cherokee is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Chevrolet HHR. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 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, 2009 Jeep Grand Cherokee (548 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 345 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Chevrolet HHR. (203 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2009 Jeep Grand Cherokee will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Chevrolet HHR.

Compare all specifications:

2009 Chevrolet HHR 2009 Jeep Grand Cherokee
Make Chevrolet Jeep
Model HHR Grand Cherokee
Year Released 2009 2009
Body Type Hatchback SUV
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2201 cc 5654 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 155 HP 381 HP
Engine RPM 6100 RPM 5600 RPM
Torque 203 Nm 548 Nm
Torque RPM 4800 RPM 4000 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Front 4WD
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 2 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1549 kg 1828 kg
Vehicle Length 4480 mm 4780 mm
Vehicle Width 1760 mm 1850 mm
Vehicle Height 1610 mm 1760 mm
Wheelbase Size 2640 mm 2790 mm
Fuel Consumption 10.7 L/100km 11.8 L/100km
Fuel Consumption City 14.7 L/100km 16.8 L/100km
Fuel Consumption Overall 13.1 L/100km 14.7 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 61 L 80 L