2009 Honda Pilot vs. 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee
To start off, 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Honda Pilot. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Honda Pilot would be higher. At 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee (290 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 2009 Honda Pilot. (250 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee should accelerate faster than 2009 Honda Pilot. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee weights approximately 405 kg more than 2009 Honda Pilot. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee (352 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Honda Pilot. (343 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Honda Pilot.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Honda Pilot | 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee | |
Make | Honda | Jeep |
Model | Pilot | Grand Cherokee |
Year Released | 2009 | 2011 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3471 cc | 3600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 250 HP | 290 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 343 Nm | 352 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1955 kg | 2360 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4821 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1943 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1760 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2916 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.7 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 79 L | 93 L |