2009 Hyundai Accent vs. 2009 Jeep Grand Cherokee

To start off, both 2009 Hyundai Accent 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 273 more horse power than 2009 Hyundai Accent. (108 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Jeep Grand Cherokee should accelerate faster than 2009 Hyundai Accent. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Jeep Grand Cherokee weights approximately 709 kg more than 2009 Hyundai Accent. 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 Hyundai Accent. 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 442 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Hyundai Accent. (106 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2009 Jeep Grand Cherokee will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Hyundai Accent. 2009 Jeep Grand Cherokee has automatic transmission and 2009 Hyundai Accent has manual transmission. 2009 Hyundai Accent will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Jeep Grand Cherokee will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2009 Hyundai Accent 2009 Jeep Grand Cherokee
Make Hyundai Jeep
Model Accent Grand Cherokee
Year Released 2009 2009
Body Type Hatchback SUV
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1599 cc 5654 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 108 HP 381 HP
Engine RPM 6000 RPM 5600 RPM
Torque 106 Nm 548 Nm
Torque RPM 4500 RPM 4000 RPM
Engine Compression Ratio 10.0:1 9.6:1
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Front 4WD
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1119 kg 1828 kg
Vehicle Height 1700 mm 1760 mm
Wheelbase Size 2510 mm 2790 mm
Fuel Consumption 7.1 L/100km 11.8 L/100km
Fuel Consumption City 8.7 L/100km 16.8 L/100km
Fuel Consumption Overall 6.4 L/100km 14.7 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 45 L 80 L


 

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