2012 Honda Civic vs. 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee

To start off, both 2012 Honda Civic 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 2,987 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee (187 HP) has 47 more horse power than 2012 Honda Civic. (140 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee should accelerate faster than 2012 Honda Civic.

Because 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Honda Civic. 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 (320 Nm) has 147 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Honda Civic. (173 Nm). This means 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Honda Civic.

Compare all specifications:

2012 Honda Civic 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee
Make Honda Jeep
Model Civic Grand Cherokee
Year Released 2012 2012
Body Type Sedan SUV
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1800 cc 2987 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Horse Power 140 HP 187 HP
Torque 173 Nm 320 Nm
Fuel Type Gasoline Diesel
Drive Type Front 4WD
Transmission Type 5-speed automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 5 doors
Fuel Tank Capacity 50 L 80 L


 

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