2009 Jeep Grand Cherokee vs. 2009 Toyota Tundra

To start off, both 2009 Jeep Grand Cherokee and 2009 Toyota Tundra were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,663 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Toyota Tundra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Toyota Tundra (381 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 171 more horse power than 2009 Jeep Grand Cherokee. (210 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Toyota Tundra should accelerate faster than 2009 Jeep Grand Cherokee. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Jeep Grand Cherokee weights approximately 648 kg more than 2009 Toyota Tundra.

Because 2009 Toyota Tundra is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Jeep Grand Cherokee. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Toyota Tundra 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 Toyota Tundra (544 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 225 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Jeep Grand Cherokee. (319 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 Toyota Tundra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Jeep Grand Cherokee.

Compare all specifications:

2009 Jeep Grand Cherokee 2009 Toyota Tundra
Make Jeep Toyota
Model Grand Cherokee Tundra
Year Released 2009 2009
Body Type SUV Pickup
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3701 cc 5663 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 210 HP 381 HP
Engine RPM 5200 RPM 5600 RPM
Torque 319 Nm 544 Nm
Torque RPM 4000 RPM 3600 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Diesel
Drive Type Rear 4WD
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1978 kg 1330 kg
Vehicle Length 4780 mm 5820 mm
Vehicle Width 1850 mm 2040 mm
Vehicle Height 1760 mm 1940 mm
Wheelbase Size 2790 mm 3710 mm
Fuel Consumption 11.2 L/100km 13.8 L/100km
Fuel Consumption City 14.7 L/100km 18.1 L/100km
Fuel Consumption Overall 13.1 L/100km 16.8 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 80 L 100 L


 

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