2009 Infiniti QX56 vs. 2009 Jeep Grand Cherokee

To start off, both 2009 Infiniti QX56 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 61 more horse power than 2009 Infiniti QX56. (320 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Jeep Grand Cherokee should accelerate faster than 2009 Infiniti QX56. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Jeep Grand Cherokee weights approximately 109 kg more than 2009 Infiniti QX56. 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 Infiniti QX56. 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 15 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Infiniti QX56. (533 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2009 Jeep Grand Cherokee will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Infiniti QX56.

Compare all specifications:

2009 Infiniti QX56 2009 Jeep Grand Cherokee
Make Infiniti Jeep
Model QX56 Grand Cherokee
Year Released 2009 2009
Body Type SUV SUV
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 5552 cc 5654 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 320 HP 381 HP
Engine RPM 5200 RPM 5600 RPM
Torque 533 Nm 548 Nm
Torque RPM 3400 RPM 4000 RPM
Engine Compression Ratio 10.3:1 9.6:1
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear 4WD
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 7 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1719 kg 1828 kg
Vehicle Length 5260 mm 4780 mm
Vehicle Width 2010 mm 1850 mm
Vehicle Height 1980 mm 1760 mm
Wheelbase Size 3140 mm 2790 mm
Fuel Consumption Highway 13.1 L/100km 11.8 L/100km
Fuel Consumption City 19.6 L/100km 16.8 L/100km
Fuel Consumption Overall 16.8 L/100km 14.7 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 106 L 80 L


 

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