2012 Chevrolet Sonic vs. 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee
To start off, both 2012 Chevrolet Sonic and 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 332 more horse power than 2012 Chevrolet Sonic. (138 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee should accelerate faster than 2012 Chevrolet Sonic.
Because 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Chevrolet Sonic. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 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, 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee (630 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 461 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Chevrolet Sonic. (169 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Chevrolet Sonic. 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee has automatic transmission and 2012 Chevrolet Sonic has manual transmission. 2012 Chevrolet Sonic will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Chevrolet Sonic | 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Jeep |
| Model | Sonic | Grand Cherokee |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1800 cc | 6400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 470 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 169 Nm | 630 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | 5-speed manual | 5-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4039 mm | 4859 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1735 mm | 1958 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1516 mm | 1755 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2525 mm | 2916 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 6.7 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 9 L/100km | 19.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 93 L |
