2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee vs. 2012 Audi A4
To start off, both 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee and 2012 Audi A4 were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee (290 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 2012 Audi A4. (211 HP @ 4300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee should accelerate faster than 2012 Audi A4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee weights approximately 720 kg more than 2012 Audi A4. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 (352 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Audi A4. (349 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Audi A4.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee | 2012 Audi A4 | |
| Make | Jeep | Audi |
| Model | Grand Cherokee | A4 |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3600 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 290 HP | 211 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Torque | 352 Nm | 349 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Flex Fuel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2360 kg | 1640 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4821 mm | 4704 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1943 mm | 1829 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1427 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2916 mm | 2809 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.2 L/100km | 7.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 93 L | 64 L |
