2009 Hyundai Terracan vs. 2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee
To start off, 2009 Hyundai Terracan is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee would be higher. At 3,956 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee (188 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 2009 Hyundai Terracan. (148 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee should accelerate faster than 2009 Hyundai Terracan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Hyundai Terracan weights approximately 321 kg more than 2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee.
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, 2009 Hyundai Terracan (339 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 44 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee. (295 Nm @ 3050 RPM). This means 2009 Hyundai Terracan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Hyundai Terracan | 2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee | |
| Make | Hyundai | Jeep |
| Model | Terracan | Grand Cherokee |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2000 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2902 cc | 3956 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 188 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 339 Nm | 295 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3050 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 154 km/hour | 180 km/hour |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2155 kg | 1834 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 1770 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2770 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.2 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 87 L |
