2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee vs. 2012 Toyota Prius V
To start off, both 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee and 2012 Toyota Prius V 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 156 more horse power than 2012 Toyota Prius V. (134 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee should accelerate faster than 2012 Toyota Prius V. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee weights approximately 602 kg more than 2012 Toyota Prius V. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Toyota Prius V, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 210 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Toyota Prius V. (142 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Toyota Prius V.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee | 2012 Toyota Prius V | |
| Make | Jeep | Toyota |
| Model | Grand Cherokee | Prius V |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
| Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3600 cc | 1800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 290 HP | 134 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 352 Nm | 142 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Flex Fuel | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | 5-speed shiftable automatic | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2087 kg | 1485 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4821 mm | 4615 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1943 mm | 1775 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1575 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2916 mm | 2779 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.2 L/100km | 5.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 5.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 93 L | 45 L |
