2009 Nissan Pathfinder vs. 2010 Jeep Grand Cherokee
To start off, 2010 Jeep Grand Cherokee is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Nissan Pathfinder. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Nissan Pathfinder would be higher. At 6,100 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Jeep Grand Cherokee is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Jeep Grand Cherokee (420 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 110 more horse power than 2009 Nissan Pathfinder. (310 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Jeep Grand Cherokee should accelerate faster than 2009 Nissan Pathfinder.
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, 2010 Jeep Grand Cherokee (569 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 43 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Nissan Pathfinder. (526 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2010 Jeep Grand Cherokee will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Nissan Pathfinder.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Nissan Pathfinder | 2010 Jeep Grand Cherokee | |
| Make | Nissan | Jeep |
| Model | Pathfinder | Grand Cherokee |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2010 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5552 cc | 6100 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 310 HP | 420 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 526 Nm | 569 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4900 mm | 4956 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1862 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1694 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2781 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 13.1 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 18.1 L/100km | 19.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 78 L |
