2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee vs. 2013 Jeep Wrangler
To start off, both 2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee and 2013 Jeep Wrangler were released in the same year (2013). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 6,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee (459 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 178 more horse power than 2013 Jeep Wrangler. (281 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee should accelerate faster than 2013 Jeep Wrangler. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee weights approximately 577 kg more than 2013 Jeep Wrangler. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee (630 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 277 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Jeep Wrangler. (353 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Jeep Wrangler. 2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee has automatic transmission and 2013 Jeep Wrangler has manual transmission. 2013 Jeep Wrangler will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee | 2013 Jeep Wrangler | |
Make | Jeep | Jeep |
Model | Grand Cherokee | Wrangler |
Year Released | 2013 | 2013 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6400 cc | 3600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 459 HP | 281 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 630 Nm | 353 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 103 mm | 96 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 94 mm | 83 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | 5-speed automatic | 6-speed manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2336 kg | 1759 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4859 mm | 4161 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2156 mm | 1872 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1756 mm | 1801 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2916 mm | 2423 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.4 L/100km | 9.3 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 17.1 L/100km | 12.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 93 L | 70 L |