Track Tested: 2007 Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT8 vs. 2009 Porsche Cayenne Turbo S

TuffG929 · 08-19-2009, 10:49 AM

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The whole idea of a high-performance sport-utility vehicle is a little tough for us to swallow. It's a totally nonsensical concept, yet it continues to thrive even in the face of expensive gas and even more expensive vehicles.

That said, who wouldn't appreciate driving a 2-ton, four-wheel-drive vehicle that can run 13s in the quarter-mile? There aren't many that can, but we've tested two that impressed us.

Most recently, it was the 2009 Porsche Cayenne Turbo S that rolled through the garage and blew us away with its 550-horsepower V8. Then again, it should for $139,000. If your budget doesn't allow for such extravagance, the Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT8 is the next best thing. For a mere $45K, it offers a similar experience. How similar? See for yourself in our latest head-to-head match-up straight from the test track.

Follow the LINK for the track numbers

RamJet502 · 08-19-2009, 12:00 PM

$45K
4.7 sec 0-60
13.4 sec 1/4 mile

$139K
5 sec 0-60
13.2 sec 1/4 mile

That about sums it up for me, chalk up a win for the Grand Cherokee SRT8 and the extra $94K you save.

N8s07ss · 08-19-2009, 12:41 PM

Yea but is the leather in the Jeep hand-stitched?

PA Dweller · 08-19-2009, 05:22 PM

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Originally Posted by N8s07ss

Yea but is the leather in the Jeep hand-stitched?

I had no idea hand stitching cost $94k.

eurohazard · 08-20-2009, 12:53 PM

I am actually a huge fan of sporty, and super fast SUVs....ever since I saw a GMC Typhoon as a kid.

The problem with the JGC is the fact the stupid exhaust pipes are right where the ball hitch mount should be. And then of course it doesn't look near as nice as the Porsche.

Having said that, $94k is a lot of loot saved.

RamJet502 · 08-20-2009, 01:07 PM

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Originally Posted by eurohazard

The problem with the JGC is the fact the stupid exhaust pipes are right where the ball hitch mount should be. And then of course it doesn't look near as nice as the Porsche.

You're not a fan of the exhaust on the SRT8?!?! I think its one of the coolest features, granted it does limit its functionality but I wouldn't tow anything with a SRT8 anyways.

F14CRAZY · 08-22-2009, 12:28 AM

bah, not like a hitch fabricating shop couldn't come up with something to fit the Jeep

hawaiitahoe · 08-22-2009, 06:21 AM

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Originally Posted by eurohazard

I am actually a huge fan of sporty, and super fast SUVs....ever since I saw a GMC Typhoon as a kid.

The problem with the JGC is the fact the stupid exhaust pipes are right where the ball hitch mount should be. And then of course it doesn't look near as nice as the Porsche.

Having said that, $94k is a lot of loot saved.

Cayenne looking better than the grand cherokee? nay sir, please have a goods night rest before making these wild and out of control remarks.

Xenon · 08-23-2009, 10:01 PM

As much as the exhaust looks cool on the JGC, its not a very practical place. I kinda wiush that the exhaust is mounted normally so that you can tow stuff.

As for the $94K saved I wonder what you can buy with that? A whole suburb in Detroit?

eurohazard · 08-24-2009, 12:07 AM

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Originally Posted by hawaiitahoe

Cayenne looking better than the grand cherokee? nay sir, please have a goods night rest before making these wild and out of control remarks.

OK, this looks "good":

This looks REALLY good:

mbukukanyau · 08-24-2009, 12:10 AM

I love the Jeep. I would take it any day.

hawaiitahoe · 08-24-2009, 05:37 AM

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Originally Posted by eurohazard

OK, this looks "good":

This looks REALLY good:

I agree, the Rear on the porsche does look better, but why show the rears only right?
The front of a vehicle is usually the most dramatic.

This looks good.

This looks Really Good!

Jeep in a heartbeat.

chakis24 · 08-25-2009, 12:11 AM

45k for the srt, plus 10k for the supercharger, and then i buy a z06.

but wait, its a porsche!

hawaiitahoe · 08-25-2009, 02:58 AM

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Originally Posted by chakis24

45k for the srt, plus 10k for the supercharger, and then i buy a z06.

but wait, its a porsche!

i know right? i mean theres not a single car that when compared to a porsche looks nicer, and this is the cayenne no less one of the ugliest to exist followed by the boxster.

AMERICA 123 · 08-25-2009, 03:22 AM

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Originally Posted by chakis24

45k for the srt, plus 10k for the supercharger, and then i buy a z06.

but wait, its a porsche!

That's a win.

Or....... lets see..... want to effectively triple mpg - such the rage these days so..... the SRT8, the s/c as per, and then a VOLT.

Put the rest towards an engine overhaul on the Bonanza and then - you can go faster more often - on less fuel.

08-19-2009, 12:00 PM	#2 (permalink)
RamJet502 7.0 Liter LS7 V8 Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Las Vegas, NV Drives: 2001 Chevy Silverado Posts: 4,463	Re: Track Tested: 2007 Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT8 vs. 2009 Porsche Cayenne Turbo S $45K 4.7 sec 0-60 13.4 sec 1/4 mile $139K 5 sec 0-60 13.2 sec 1/4 mile That about sums it up for me, chalk up a win for the Grand Cherokee SRT8 and the extra $94K you save. __________________

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N8s07ss 3.0 Liter SIDI V6 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Grand Rapids, MI Drives: 2007 Chevrolet Cobalt SS Supercharged Posts: 602	Re: Track Tested: 2007 Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT8 vs. 2009 Porsche Cayenne Turbo S Yea but is the leather in the Jeep hand-stitched?

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F14CRAZY 6.2 Liter LS9 Supercharged V8 Join Date: May 2006 Location: Dimondale, MI Drives: '89 Buick Reatta Posts: 6,230	Re: Track Tested: 2007 Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT8 vs. 2009 Porsche Cayenne Turbo S bah, not like a hitch fabricating shop couldn't come up with something to fit the Jeep __________________ Owner of vehicles powered by a Buick even-fire V6, Chevy 60 degree OHV V6, a big block Buick V8, and a quadrozontal Triple-X08:take your hybrids and shove em up yer ass, i'll take my fuel injection and carburetors, and still make 30+ mpg. and i wont look like a douchebag driving it.

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Xenon 6.2 Liter LS9 Supercharged V8 Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: California Posts: 5,840	Re: Track Tested: 2007 Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT8 vs. 2009 Porsche Cayenne Turbo S As much as the exhaust looks cool on the JGC, its not a very practical place. I kinda wiush that the exhaust is mounted normally so that you can tow stuff. As for the $94K saved I wonder what you can buy with that? A whole suburb in Detroit? __________________

08-24-2009, 12:10 AM	#11 (permalink)
mbukukanyau Chevrolet VOLT Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: In front of my computer Drives: 2006 HHR 1995 Honda Pasport SUV Posts: 10,019	Re: Track Tested: 2007 Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT8 vs. 2009 Porsche Cayenne Turbo S I love the Jeep. I would take it any day.

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chakis24 7.0 Liter LS7 V8 Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: CT Drives: 2005 chevy silverado 1500 5.3 EC LB Z-71 Posts: 4,157	Re: Track Tested: 2007 Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT8 vs. 2009 Porsche Cayenne Turbo S 45k for the srt, plus 10k for the supercharger, and then i buy a z06. but wait, its a porsche! __________________ My Ride: 2005 Chevy Silverado Z71 3" PA Body lift 34" Nitto Terra Grapplers 17x9Pro Comp Wheels Halo HID Projector headlights w LED halo projector fog lights Pace Edward toneau cover Fire&Ice LED bar Patriot window decal black LED bumper lights black&red grille emblem iPOD jack My Toy: 2009 Arctic Cat 700 Mud Pro Snorkel 28" Outlaw MSTs 14" ground clearance 10" travel locked rear selectable 4x4 & front locker winch hitch IFS/IRS

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