2009 Chevrolet HHR vs. 2009 Jeep Wrangler

To start off, both 2009 Chevrolet HHR and 2009 Jeep Wrangler were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,778 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Jeep Wrangler is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Jeep Wrangler (202 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 2009 Chevrolet HHR. (172 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Jeep Wrangler should accelerate faster than 2009 Chevrolet HHR.

Because 2009 Jeep Wrangler 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 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, 2009 Jeep Wrangler (321 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 95 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Chevrolet HHR. (226 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2009 Jeep Wrangler will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Chevrolet HHR. 2009 Chevrolet HHR has automatic transmission and 2009 Jeep Wrangler has manual transmission. 2009 Jeep Wrangler will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Chevrolet HHR will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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2009 Chevrolet HHR 2009 Jeep Wrangler
Make Chevrolet Jeep
Model HHR Wrangler
Year Released 2009 2009
Body Type Hatchback SUV
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2401 cc 3778 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 172 HP 202 HP
Engine RPM 5800 RPM 5200 RPM
Torque 226 Nm 321 Nm
Torque RPM 4500 RPM 4000 RPM
Drive Type Front 4WD
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Number of Seats 2 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Length 4480 mm 3890 mm
Vehicle Width 1760 mm 1880 mm
Vehicle Height 1610 mm 1810 mm
Wheelbase Size 2640 mm 2950 mm
Fuel Consumption 8.3 L/100km 12.4 L/100km
Fuel Consumption City 10.8 L/100km 15.7 L/100km
Fuel Consumption Overall 10 L/100km 14.7 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 61 L 85 L