2009 GMC Envoy vs 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee

2009 GMC Envoy

2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee

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2WD 4-Door Denali

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Envoy 2WD 4-Door Denali	14	20	$34,160	$36,535
Envoy 2WD 4-Door SLE	15	21	$28,634	$30,625
Envoy 2WD 4-Door SLT	15	21	$31,303	$33,480
Envoy 4WD 4-Door Denali	14	20	$36,156	$38,670
Envoy 4WD 4-Door SLE	14	20	$30,630	$32,760
Envoy 4WD 4-Door SLT	14	20	$33,300	$35,615

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4WD 4-Door Laredo

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Grand Cherokee 4WD 4-Door Laredo	15	19	$28,797	$31,390
Grand Cherokee 4WD 4-Door Limited	14	19	$35,841	$39,305
Grand Cherokee 4WD 4-Door Overland	13	18	$39,388	$43,290
Grand Cherokee 4WD 4-Door SRT-8	11	14	$38,292	$41,575
Grand Cherokee RWD 4-Door Laredo	15	20	$27,009	$29,420
Grand Cherokee RWD 4-Door Limited	14	19	$33,501	$36,715
Grand Cherokee RWD 4-Door Overland	13	19	$36,296	$39,855

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$34,160

$28,797

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$36,535

$31,390

Monthly Payment Estimate

$609 / month

$523 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

6.6

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7.6

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TCC’s Bottom Line

The 2009 GMC Envoy is only somewhat suited to hauling passengers from point A to point B. But if you tow frequently, the Envoy might still make sense.

The 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee is a genuine dual-purpose SUV that can handle daily commutes almost as easily as sandstone trails.

TCC Likes

Reasonably smooth ride
Relatively low loading height and step-up for a truck
Solid towing ability

Off-road prowess
Well behaved on-road
Available diesel V-6 engine

TCC Dislikes

Noisy interior, coarse engine sound
Doesn’t handle well
Not as safe as newer crossover designs

Worrisome reliability record
Some cheap interior bits
Not the largest backseat

Fuel Economy

City

14 mpg

15 mpg

Highway

20 mpg

19 mpg

Vehicle

Rear Door Type

Liftgate

EPA Classification

4WD Sport Utility Vehicle

Interior Dimensions

Second Head Room (in)

39.6

39.3

Second Shoulder Room (in)

58.5

58.4

Front Leg Room (in)

41.4

41.7

Front Hip Room (in)

55.5

57.1

Passenger Capacity

Second Leg Room (in)

37.0

35.5

Front Head Room (in)

40.2

39.7

Second Hip Room (in)

58.1

62.3

Front Shoulder Room (in)

58.5

59.1

Passenger Volume (ft³)

109.0

Exterior Dimensions

Ground to Top of Load Floor (in)

32.1

Length, Overall w/rear bumper (in)

191.6

Side Door Opening Height (in)

Ground Clearance, Rear (in)

- TBD -

Height, Overall (in)

71.9

67.4

Step Up Height - Front (in)

Rear Door Opening Height (in)

- TBD -

Overhang, Rear w/bumper (in)

- TBD -

Wheelbase (in)

113.0

109.5

Ground Clearance, Front (in)

8.0

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

74.7

84.2

Side Door Opening Width (in)

Overhang, Front (in)

- TBD -

Step Up Height - Side (in)

Rear Door Opening Width (in)

- TBD -

Track Width, Rear (in)

62.0

Track Width, Front (in)

62.0

Min Ground Clearance (in)

8.3

Length, Overall (in)

186.7

Liftover Height (in)

33.2

Cargo Area Dimensions

Cargo Volume to Seat 4 (ft³)

Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings (in)

46.1

- TBD -

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1 (in)

70.0

- TBD -

Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (ft³)

80.1

68.5

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 3 (in)

Cargo Volume to Seat 3 (ft³)

Cargo Area Width @ Beltline (in)

- TBD -

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Console (in)

Cargo Box (Area) Height (in)

39.6

- TBD -

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2 (in)

39.7

- TBD -

Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (ft³)

43.7

35.0

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 4 (in)

Brakes

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System (Second Line)

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

12.8 x 0.78

12.6 x 0.6

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

12.0 x 1.1

12.9 x 1.2

Brake Type

Pwr

Power

Fuel Tank

Aux Fuel Tank Location

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

21.1

Fuel Tank Location

Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

Steering

Steering Type

Pwr Rack & Pinion

Steering Ratio (:1), At Lock

20.4

Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft)

- TBD -

Steering Ratio (:1), On Center

20.4

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

36.4

36.7

Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)

2.85

Steering Ratio (:1), Overall

15.8

Tires

Spare Tire Capacity (lbs)

- TBD -

Front Tire Size

P245/60R18

P245/65R17

Revolutions/Mile @ 45 mph - Rear

- TBD -

Spare Tire Size

P245/65R17

Front Tire Order Code

QZD

TCH

Rear Tire Capacity (lbs)

1723

Spare Tire Order Code

ZTM

TCH

Revolutions/Mile @ 45 mph - Front

- TBD -

Rear Tire Size

P245/60R18

P245/65R17

Revolutions/Mile @ 45 mph - Spare

- TBD -

Front Tire Capacity (lbs)

1673

Rear Tire Order Code

QZD

TCH

Trailering

Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

5000

3500

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

6100

3500

Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

500

350

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

915

350

Weight Information

Gross Vehicle Weight Rating Cap (lbs)

6001

Gross Axle Wt Rating - Front (lbs)

2950

Curb Weight - Front (lbs)

2307

Gross Combined Wt Rating (lbs)

11000

Gross Axle Wt Rating - Rear (lbs)

3400

Curb Weight - Rear (lbs)

2024

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

4358

Wheels

Rear Wheel Size (in)

18 x 8

17 x 7.5

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

Front Wheel Size (in)

18 x 8

17 x 7.5

Spare Wheel Size (in)

17 x - TBD -

17 x 7.5

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Cooling System

Total Cooling System Capacity (qts)

- TBD -

14.0

Electrical

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

145

160

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (2nd)

Maximum Alternator Watts

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

600

625

Engine

Engine Type

Gas V8

Gas V6

Fuel System

SFI

SMPI

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

321 @ 4000

235 @ 4000

Engine Order Code

LH6

EKG

Displacement

5.3L/327

3.7L/225

Engine Oil Cooler

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

300 @ 5300

210 @ 5200

Mileage

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

Transmission

Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), High

1.00

Reverse Ratio (:1)

2.29

3.16

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

1.63

2.19

Trans Order Code

M30

DGJ

Transfer Case Power Take Off

Trans Power Take Off

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.70

1.00

Trans Description Cont.

Automatic w/OD

Transfer Case Model

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

First Gear Ratio (:1)

3.06

3.59

Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), Low

Clutch Size (in)

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

1.00

1.41

Trans Type

Trans PTO Access

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.83

Drivetrain

Rear Wheel Drive

4-Wheel Drive

Trans Description Cont. Again

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

3.92

Summary

Vehicle Name

GMC Envoy

Jeep Grand Cherokee

Body Code

Body Style

4 Door

Suspension

Suspension Type - Front

Coil

Live Axle

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in)

1.34

- TBD -

Axle Capacity - Rear (lbs)

3200

Spring Capacity - Front (lbs)

3100

Axle Ratio (:1) - Rear

3.42

Axle Type - Front

Independent

Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm)

- TBD -

Axle Capacity - Front (lbs)

2950

Suspension Type - Rear

Coil

Live Axle

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in)

0.94

- TBD -

Axle Ratio (:1) - Front

Spring Capacity - Rear (lbs)

3400

Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm)

- TBD -

Axle Type - Rear

Semi-floating

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

w/Stabilizer bar

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

w/Stabilizer bar

Frame

Frame Type

Ladder

Doors

Side Door Type

Emissions

EPA Greenhouse Gas Score

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