2009 Jeep Grand Cherokee vs. 2009 Volvo S40
To start off, both 2009 Jeep Grand Cherokee and 2009 Volvo S40 were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,701 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Jeep Grand Cherokee is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Volvo S40 (227 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 2009 Jeep Grand Cherokee. (210 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Volvo S40 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 704 kg more than 2009 Volvo S40.
Because 2009 Jeep Grand Cherokee is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Volvo S40. 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 Volvo S40 (320 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Jeep Grand Cherokee. (319 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 Volvo S40 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 Volvo S40 | |
| Make | Jeep | Volvo |
| Model | Grand Cherokee | S40 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3701 cc | 2521 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 210 HP | 227 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 319 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2043 kg | 1339 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1460 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 2650 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.8 L/100km | 8.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.8 L/100km | 6.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 60 L |
