2009 Jeep Wrangler vs. 2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee
To start off, 2009 Jeep Wrangler is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee would be higher. At 4,703 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee (235 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 2009 Jeep Wrangler. (175 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee should accelerate faster than 2009 Jeep Wrangler. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Jeep Wrangler weights approximately 353 kg more than 2006 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, 2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee (415 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Jeep Wrangler. (410 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Jeep Wrangler.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Jeep Wrangler | 2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee | |
| Make | Jeep | Jeep |
| Model | Wrangler | Grand Cherokee |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2006 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2777 cc | 4703 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 175 HP | 235 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 410 Nm | 415 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 94 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 101 mm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2030 kg | 1677 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1810 mm | 1730 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2790 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.8 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 78 L |
