2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee vs. 2012 Chevrolet Sonic
To start off, both 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee and 2012 Chevrolet Sonic 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 152 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 (352 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 183 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee | 2012 Chevrolet Sonic | |
| Make | Jeep | Chevrolet |
| Model | Grand Cherokee | Sonic |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3600 cc | 1800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 290 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 352 Nm | 169 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Flex Fuel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.2 L/100km | 6.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 93 L | 46 L |
