Compare 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee vs 2008 Nissan Pathfinder

2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee
2008 Nissan Pathfinder
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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 LE
Style MPG City MPG Hwy Invoice MSRP
Pathfinder 2WD 4-Door V6 LE 15 22 $33,418 $36,080
Pathfinder 2WD 4-Door V6 S 15 22 $25,283 $26,980
Pathfinder 2WD 4-Door V6 SE 15 22 $28,054 $30,280
Pathfinder 2WD 4-Door V8 LE 13 18 $34,990 $37,780
Pathfinder 2WD 4-Door V8 SE 13 18 $29,533 $31,880
Pathfinder 4WD 4-Door V6 LE 14 20 $35,452 $38,280
Pathfinder 4WD 4-Door V6 S 14 20 $27,154 $28,980
Pathfinder 4WD 4-Door V6 SE 14 20 $29,904 $32,280
Pathfinder 4WD 4-Door V6 SE Off Road 14 20 $32,585 $35,180
Pathfinder 4WD 4-Door V8 LE 12 18 $37,024 $39,980
Pathfinder 4WD 4-Door V8 SE 12 18 $31,614 $34,130
Pricing
Invoice Price
$28,797
$33,418
Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price
$31,390
$36,080
Monthly Payment Estimate
$523 / month
$601 / month
The Car Connection's Take
TCC Rating
7.6
7.6
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. If you tow and off-road with the family, the 2008 Nissan Pathfinder is one of the better traditional truck-based SUVs available.
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Fuel Economy
City
15 mpg 15 mpg
Highway
19 mpg 22 mpg
Vehicle
EPA Classification
4WD Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD Sport Utility
Interior Dimensions
Front Hip Room (in)
57.1 55.5
Passenger Volume (ft³)
109.0 149.1
Second Leg Room (in)
35.5 34.2
Front Head Room (in)
39.7 39.1
Second Hip Room (in)
62.3 57.6
Front Shoulder Room (in)
59.1 58.3
Passenger Capacity
5 7
Second Head Room (in)
39.3 38.9
Second Shoulder Room (in)
58.4 58.4
Front Leg Room (in)
41.7 42.4
Third Head Room (in)
- 36.7
Third Shoulder Room (in)
- 57.1
Third Leg Room (in)
- 28.1
Third Hip Room (in)
- 44.0
Exterior Dimensions
Track Width, Rear (in)
62.0 61.8
Wheelbase (in)
109.5 112.2
Rear Door Opening Height (in)
- TBD - NA
Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)
84.2 72.6
Track Width, Front (in)
62.0 61.8
Min Ground Clearance (in)
8.3 8.7
Length, Overall (in)
186.7 192.5
Rear Door Opening Width (in)
- TBD - NA
Height, Overall (in)
67.4 72.5
Liftover Height (in)
33.2 - TBD -
Cargo Area Dimensions
Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (ft³)
35.0 49.2
Cargo Area Width @ Beltline (in)
- TBD - 44.4
Cargo Box (Area) Height (in)
- TBD - 34.8
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1 (in)
- TBD - 73.9
Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (ft³)
68.5 79.2
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 3 (in)
NA - TBD -
Cargo Volume to Seat 3 (ft³)
NA 16.5
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 11.7 x 1.1
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 12.1 x 0.7
Brake Type
Power Power
Fuel Tank
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)
21.1 21.1
Steering
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
2.85 3.54
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft)
- TBD - - TBD -
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
15.8 17.1
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)
36.7 39.2
Steering Type
Pwr Rack & Pinion Pwr Rack & Pinion
Tires
Spare Tire Order Code
TCH NA
Rear Tire Size
P245/65R17 P265/65R17
Rear Tire Order Code
TCH NA
Front Tire Size
P245/65R17 P265/65R17
Spare Tire Size
P245/65R17 P265/65R17
Front Tire Order Code
TCH NA
Trailering
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)
350 500
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)
350 600
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)
3500 5000
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)
3500 6000
Weight Information
Base Curb Weight (lbs)
4358 4678
Wheels
Rear Wheel Size (in)
17 x 7.5 17 x 7.5
Front Wheel Material
Aluminum Aluminum
Spare Wheel Material
Steel Steel
Front Wheel Size (in)
17 x 7.5 17 x 7.5
Spare Wheel Size (in)
17 x 7.5 17 x 7.5
Rear Wheel Material
Aluminum Aluminum
Cooling System
Total Cooling System Capacity (qts)
14.0 14.3
Electrical
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
625 550
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
160 130
Engine
Displacement
3.7L/225 4.0L/241
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
210 @ 5200 266 @ 5600
Engine Type
Gas V6 Gas V6
Fuel System
SMPI SMPI
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
235 @ 4000 288 @ 4000
Engine Order Code
EKG VQ40
Mileage
EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)
15 15
EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)
19 22
Transmission
Trans Type
5 5
Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), High
1.00 NA
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)
0.83 0.84
Trans Description Cont. Again
NA NA
Drivetrain
4-Wheel Drive Rear Wheel Drive
Reverse Ratio (:1)
3.16 2.76
Second Gear Ratio (:1)
2.19 2.35
Trans Order Code
DGJ NA
Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)
3.92 3.13
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)
1.00 1.00
Trans Description Cont.
Automatic w/OD Automatic
Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), Low
NA NA
Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)
NA NA
First Gear Ratio (:1)
3.59 3.84
Clutch Size (in)
NA NA
Third Gear Ratio (:1)
1.41 1.53
Summary
Vehicle Name
Jeep Grand Cherokee Nissan Pathfinder
Body Style
4 Door 4 Door
Suspension
Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm)
- TBD - - TBD -
Suspension Type - Front
Live Axle Independent
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in)
- TBD - 1.0
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
w/Stabilizer bar Double-Wishbone
Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm)
- TBD - - TBD -
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in)
- TBD - 1.30
Suspension Type - Rear
Live Axle Independent
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
w/Stabilizer bar Double-Wishbone

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