2009 Jeep Grand Cherokee vs. 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee

To start off, 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Jeep Grand Cherokee. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Jeep Grand Cherokee would be higher. At 6,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee (470 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 89 more horse power than 2009 Jeep Grand Cherokee. (381 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee should accelerate faster than 2009 Jeep Grand Cherokee. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee weights approximately 508 kg more than 2009 Jeep Grand Cherokee. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

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, 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee (630 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 82 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Jeep Grand Cherokee. (548 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee 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 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee
Make Jeep Jeep
Model Grand Cherokee Grand Cherokee
Year Released 2009 2012
Body Type SUV SUV
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 5654 cc 6400 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 381 HP 470 HP
Engine RPM 5600 RPM 6000 RPM
Torque 548 Nm 630 Nm
Torque RPM 4000 RPM 4300 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type 4WD 4WD
Transmission Type Automatic 5-speed shiftable automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1828 kg 2336 kg
Vehicle Length 4780 mm 4859 mm
Vehicle Width 1850 mm 1958 mm
Vehicle Height 1760 mm 1755 mm
Wheelbase Size 2790 mm 2916 mm
Fuel Consumption 11.8 L/100km 13.1 L/100km
Fuel Consumption City 16.8 L/100km 19.6 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 80 L 93 L


 

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