2009 Ford Mondeo vs. 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee
To start off, 2009 Ford Mondeo 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 479 kg more than 2009 Ford Mondeo.
Because 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Ford Mondeo. 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 80 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Ford Mondeo. (320 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Ford Mondeo. 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee has automatic transmission and 2009 Ford Mondeo has manual transmission. 2009 Ford Mondeo 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 Ford Mondeo | 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee | |
Make | Ford | Jeep |
Model | Mondeo | Grand Cherokee |
Year Released | 2009 | 2008 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1997 cc | 2685 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 320 Nm | 400 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 88.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 17.9:1 | 18.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
Top Speed | 205 km/hour | 190 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.1 seconds | 11.2 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1576 kg | 2055 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4840 mm | 4790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1840 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2700 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.9 L/100km | 9.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 78 L |