Compare 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee vs 2009 Kia Borrego

2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee
2009 Kia Borrego
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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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2WD 4-Door V6 EX
Style MPG City MPG Hwy Invoice MSRP
Borrego 2WD 4-Door V6 EX 17 21 $25,800 $27,995
Borrego 2WD 4-Door V6 LX 17 21 $24,640 $26,245
Borrego 2WD 4-Door V8 EX 15 22 $28,570 $30,995
Borrego 2WD 4-Door V8 Limited 15 22 $35,020 $37,995
Borrego 4WD 4-Door V6 EX 16 21 $27,650 $29,995
Borrego 4WD 4-Door V6 LX 16 21 $26,570 $28,295
Borrego 4WD 4-Door V8 EX 15 20 $30,410 $32,995
Borrego 4WD 4-Door V8 LX 15 20 $29,100 $30,995
Borrego 4WD 4-Door V8 Limited 15 20 $36,860 $39,995

Pricing

Invoice Price
$28,797
$25,800

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price
$31,390
$27,995

Monthly Payment Estimate
$523 / month
$467 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating
7.6
7.8

TCC’s Bottom Line
The 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee is a genuine dual-purpose SUV that can handle daily commutes almost as easily as sandstone trails. The 2009 Kia Borrego isn’t the type of vehicle that’s especially popular or fashionable at this time, but it’s a home run against the competition.

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Fuel Economy

City
15 mpg 17 mpg

Highway
19 mpg 21 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification
4WD Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD Sport Utility Vehicle

Interior Dimensions

Front Hip Room (in)
57.1 57.1

Passenger Volume (ft³)
109.0 156.8

Second Leg Room (in)
35.5 37.4

Front Head Room (in)
39.7 40.0

Second Hip Room (in)
62.3 56.1

Front Shoulder Room (in)
59.1 60.2

Passenger Capacity
5 7

Second Head Room (in)
39.3 39.0

Second Shoulder Room (in)
58.4 59.1

Front Leg Room (in)
41.7 41.7

Third Head Room (in)
- 38.0

Third Shoulder Room (in)
- 55.7

Third Leg Room (in)
- 32.9

Third Hip Room (in)
- 44.9

Exterior Dimensions

Track Width, Rear (in)
62.0 64.6

Wheelbase (in)
109.5 114.0

Rear Door Opening Height (in)
- TBD - - TBD -

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)
84.2 75.4

Track Width, Front (in)
62.0 64.2

Min Ground Clearance (in)
8.3 8.5

Length, Overall (in)
186.7 192.1

Rear Door Opening Width (in)
- TBD - - TBD -

Height, Overall (in)
67.4 71.3

Liftover Height (in)
33.2 - TBD -

Cargo Area Dimensions

Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (ft³)
35.0 - TBD -

Cargo Area Width @ Beltline (in)
- TBD - - TBD -

Cargo Box (Area) Height (in)
- TBD - - TBD -

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1 (in)
- TBD - - TBD -

Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (ft³)
68.5 - TBD -

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 3 (in)
NA NA

Cargo Volume to Seat 3 (ft³)
NA 12.4

Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings (in)
- TBD - - TBD -

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2 (in)
- TBD - - TBD -

Brakes

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)
NA NA

Disc - Front (Yes or )
Yes Yes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)
12.9 x 1.2 12.9 x - TBD -

Drum - Rear (Yes or )
NA NA

Brake ABS System
4-Wheel 4-Wheel

Disc - Rear (Yes or )
Yes Yes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)
12.6 x 0.6 12.8 x - TBD -

Brake Type
Power Pwr

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)
21.1 20.6

Steering

Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
2.85 3.5

Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft)
- TBD - - TBD -

Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
15.8 - TBD -

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)
36.7 36.5

Steering Type
Pwr Rack & Pinion Pwr Rack & Pinion

Tires

Spare Tire Order Code
TCH NA

Rear Tire Size
P245/65R17 P245/70R17

Rear Tire Order Code
TCH NA

Front Tire Size
P245/65R17 P245/70R17

Spare Tire Size
P245/65R17 NA

Front Tire Order Code
TCH NA

Trailering

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)
350 500

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)
350 500

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)
3500 5000

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)
3500 5000

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)
4358 4248

Wheels

Rear Wheel Size (in)
17 x 7.5 17 x - TBD -

Front Wheel Material
Aluminum Alloy

Spare Wheel Material
Steel NA

Front Wheel Size (in)
17 x 7.5 17 x - TBD -

Spare Wheel Size (in)
17 x 7.5 NA

Rear Wheel Material
Aluminum Alloy

Cooling System

Total Cooling System Capacity (qts)
14.0 - TBD -

Electrical

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
625 - TBD -

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
160 - TBD -

Engine

Displacement
3.7L/225 3.8L/231

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
210 @ 5200 276 @ 6000

Engine Type
Gas V6 Gas V6

Fuel System
SMPI NA

SAE Net Torque @ RPM
235 @ 4000 267 @ 4400

Engine Order Code
EKG NA

Mileage

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)
15 17

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)
19 21

Transmission

Trans Type
5 5

Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), High
1.00 NA

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)
0.83 - TBD -

Trans Description Cont. Again
NA NA

Drivetrain
4-Wheel Drive 2 Wheel Drive

Reverse Ratio (:1)
3.16 - TBD -

Second Gear Ratio (:1)
2.19 - TBD -

Trans Order Code
DGJ NA

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)
3.92 - TBD -

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)
1.00 - TBD -

Trans Description Cont.
Automatic w/OD Automatic

Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), Low
NA NA

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)
NA - TBD -

First Gear Ratio (:1)
3.59 - TBD -

Clutch Size (in)
NA NA

Third Gear Ratio (:1)
1.41 - TBD -

Summary

Vehicle Name
Jeep Grand Cherokee Kia Borrego

Body Style
4 Door 4 Door

Suspension

Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm)
- TBD - - TBD -

Suspension Type - Front
Live Axle Double Wishbone

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in)
- TBD - - TBD -

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
w/Stabilizer bar w/Coil Springs

Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm)
- TBD - - TBD -

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in)
- TBD - - TBD -

Suspension Type - Rear
Live Axle Multi-link

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
w/Stabilizer bar w/Coil Springs

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