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.

Compare all specifications:

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


 

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