Jeep Cherokee V 3.2 V6 Active Drive Lock 272HP automatic 4x4 vs Ford Ecosport II 1.0 Ecoboost 125HP manual

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Jeep Cherokee V, model available from 2014.
It has 3.2 V6 Active Drive Lock 272HP ic petrol engine produced from 2014.
Drive 4x4 has automatic, 5 speed gearbox.

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Ford Ecosport II, model available from 2013.
It has 1.0 Ecoboost 125HP petrol engine produced from 2013.
Drive on the front axle has manual, 5 speed gearbox.

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8 reasons for Jeep Cherokee V 3.2 V6 Active Drive Lock 272KM automat 4x4 in comparison to Ford Ecosport II 1.0 Ecoboost 125HP manual

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Maximal power

272 > 125 hp

The Jeep has 147 horsepowers more horsepower in comparison to Ford Ecosport II. The Jeep will be distinctly faster accelerate thanks to bigger power. Also maneuvers like overtaking and passing cars or obstacles while moving along the road should be much more easier for a vehicle equipped with more powerful engine.

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Wheelbase

2,698 > 2,521 mm

The wheelbase of a car equals the distance between its front and rear wheels. The wheelbase notably affects the driving due to more appropriate vehicle's weight distribution. Jeep Cherokee V has 7 % longer wheelbase distance when compared to Ford. Wheelbase dimensions are important to the balance and steering. Hence, the mass of Jeep Cherokee V should be better distributed and driving should be smoother and safer.

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Cylinders

6 > 3

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Engine capacity

3,240 > 1,000 cc

Evidently the Jeep wins the comparison of this category. The difference amounts to 224 percent compared to engine of the Ford Ecosport II. It is interesting that in „mini 4x4” segment, from which the Jeep Cherokee V 3.2 V6 Active Drive Lock 272HP automatic 4x4 comes from, the average engine displacement equals 2,104 cc and the biggest cubic capacity in this class equals 4,201 .

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Length

5,621 > 4,244 mm

The Ford Ecosport II is shorter in relation to the Ford Ecosport II 1.0 Ecoboost 125HP manual by o 1,377 millimeters , which makes that it is much more easier to drive freely in narrow congested towns. In the „compact SUV” segment, in which the car of Ford brand is palced, the average length amounts to 4,341 mm and is by 97 millimeters longer than the length of Ford Ecosport II.

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Cylinder layout

V-type > inline

An engine in the shape of a V is a improved construction of a engine with cylinders arranged in a straight line which according to us is a better choice. Engine of V characteristic inside a vehicle the Jeep produces more torque at lower RPM ranges due to the power stroke coming from 2 sides of the crankshaft. This type of engime can contain more cylinders without significant growth in its size. A Smooth engine work and nicer sound is undoubtedly to a Vee engine’s advantage.

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Model release date

2014 > 2013

Because of the fact that the Ford started to be manufactured only 1 year earlier than the Jeep, the distance in technology applied in both cars is not really big, however, the Jeep Cherokee V 3.2 V6 Active Drive Lock 272HP automatic 4x4 may have slightly more new solutions used in it.

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Transmission

automatic > manual

For a comfortable travelling in the city, it is tempting to opt for an automatic but the type of transmisison can have a big impact on fuel efficiency. Automatics may use somewhere from 5 to 10% more than manuals.

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Average consumption

5.3 > 10 l

The Ford Ecosport II 1.0 Ecoboost 125HP manual consumes 47 % less amount of fuel in the combined cycle than the Jeep Cherokee V. The difference at the level of 4.7 l will be quite significant in everyday usage of the vehicle. In the long term it will bring you a substantial cost reduction.

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Urban consumption

6.8 > 13.9 l

The Ford Ecosport II burns 7.1 l less fuel in urban cycle than the Jeep Cherokee V. The difference at the level of 51 percent is very significant in daily using car. Additionally, within long period of time it may give huge savings. Also note that presented results of the average fuel consumption may be considerably raised if you drive dynamically. The difference in fuel economy of the vehicles selected by you is so colossal that you should consider to choose vehicles with similar engines. Only then will the comparision be adequate.

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Extra-urban consumption

4.7 > 7.7 l

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Width

2,057 > 1,862 mm

The width of the vehicle influences on passanger's inner room and driving stability. The Ford Ecosport II 1.0 Ecoboost 125HP manual is 195 mm wider than the Jeep. It is clearly felt by driver and passenger in front, who have more space for their elbows.

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