2009 Hyundai Genesis vs. 2009 Jeep Grand Cherokee

To start off, both 2009 Hyundai Genesis 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 6,063 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Jeep Grand Cherokee is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Jeep Grand Cherokee (427 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 2009 Hyundai Genesis. (375 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Jeep Grand Cherokee should accelerate faster than 2009 Hyundai Genesis.

Because 2009 Jeep Grand Cherokee is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Hyundai Genesis. 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 (526 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 74 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Hyundai Genesis. (452 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 Genesis.

Compare all specifications:

2009 Hyundai Genesis 2009 Jeep Grand Cherokee
Make Hyundai Jeep
Model Genesis Grand Cherokee
Year Released 2009 2009
Body Type Sedan SUV
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 4627 cc 6063 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 375 HP 427 HP
Engine RPM 6000 RPM 6000 RPM
Torque 452 Nm 526 Nm
Torque RPM 4500 RPM 4600 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline - Premium
Drive Type Rear 4WD
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Length 4980 mm 4790 mm
Vehicle Width 1870 mm 1880 mm
Vehicle Height 1490 mm 1720 mm
Wheelbase Size 2940 mm 2790 mm
Fuel Consumption 9.4 L/100km 16.8 L/100km
Fuel Consumption City 13.8 L/100km 21.4 L/100km
Fuel Consumption Overall 12.4 L/100km 16 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 77 L 80 L


 

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