2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee vs. 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee
To start off, 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee would be higher. Both 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee and 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee are equipped with a 3,600 cc engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 290 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee weights approximately 160 kg more than 2012 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, both vehicles can yield 352 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
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2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee | 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee | |
Make | Jeep | Jeep |
Model | Grand Cherokee | Grand Cherokee |
Year Released | 2011 | 2012 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3600 cc | 3600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 290 HP | 290 HP |
Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 352 Nm | 352 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Flex Fuel | Flex Fuel |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2360 kg | 2200 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4821 mm | 4821 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1943 mm | 1943 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1760 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2916 mm | 2916 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 10.2 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 93 L | 93 L |