2008 Jeep Cherokee vs. 2008 Mazda 6
To start off, both 2008 Jeep Cherokee and 2008 Mazda 6 were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,776 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Jeep Cherokee is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Jeep Cherokee weights approximately 647 kg more than 2008 Mazda 6.
Because 2008 Jeep Cherokee is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Mazda 6. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Jeep 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, 2008 Jeep Cherokee (360 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 153 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Mazda 6. (207 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Jeep Cherokee will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Mazda 6.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Jeep Cherokee | 2008 Mazda 6 | |
Make | Jeep | Mazda |
Model | Cherokee | 6 |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2776 cc | 2260 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 360 Nm | 207 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 94 mm | 87.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 94 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 10.6:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 174 km/hour | 214 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 12.9 seconds | 8.9 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2031 kg | 1384 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4620 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1760 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2680 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.4 L/100km | 10.5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 64 L |