Acura SLX (1997 – 1999) vs Jeep Grand Cherokee (1999 – 2003): specs compared
The Jeep Grand Cherokee is the more powerful of the two, with up to 230 hp against 216 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 8.3 s against 11.8 s. It has the higher top speed: 200 km/h against 180 km/h. It uses less fuel, from 9.7 L/100 km against 14.0 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 1,776 kg against 2,093 kg. At 4,770 mm, the Acura SLX is 160 mm longer than the Jeep Grand Cherokee. The Acura SLX dates from 1997 – 1999, the Jeep Grand Cherokee from 1999 – 2003.
| Specification |
Acura
SLX
1997 – 1999
|
Jeep
Grand Cherokee
1999 – 2003
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Japan | United States |
| Documented years | 1997 – 1999 | 1999 – 2003 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 1 | 6 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Diesel, Petrol |
| Drive | AWD | AWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic | Automatic |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 216 hp | 152 – 234 hp |
| Torque | 312 Nm | 295 – 400 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 11.8 s | 8.3 – 14.0 s |
| Top speed | 180 km/h | 170 – 200 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 14.0 L/100 km | 9.7 – 16.2 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,770 mm | 4,610 mm |
| Width | 1,834 mm | 1,840 – 1,860 mm |
| Height | 1,834 mm | 1,760 – 1,840 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,761 mm | 2,690 mm |
| Curb weight | 2,093 kg | 1,776 – 1,955 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.