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2009 Jeep Grand Cherokee - Specs

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Engine Specs
Transmission Specs

Transfer Case
Exterior Dimensions
Interior Dimensions

Weights
Towing



Dimensions and capacities are in inches unless otherwise specified.

Engine 3.7-Liter SOHC V-6 4.7-Liter SOHC V-8 5.7-Liter HEMI® V-8 3.0-Liter Common Rail turbodiesel V-6
Availability Standard 2WD and 4WD Laredo models Standard 2WD and 4WD Limited models, Standard - Overland Optional on Laredo, Limited and Overland
Optional - Laredo model Optional - 4x4 Limited
Type and Description 90-degree V-type, liquid-cooled 90-degree V-type, liquid-cooled 90-degree V-type, liquid-cooled 72 degree V-type, liquid-cooled
Displacement 226 cu. in. (3701 cu. cm) 287 cu. in. (4701 cu. cm) 345 cu. in. (5654 cu. cm) 182 cu. in. (2987 cu. cm)
Bore x Stroke 3.66 x 3.57 (93.0 x 90.8) 3.66 x 3.41 (93.0 x 86.5) 3.92 x 3.58 (99.5 x 90.9) 3.27 x 3.62 (83.0 x 92.0)
Valve System Chain-driven SOHC, 12 valves and hydraulic end-pivot roller rockers Chain-driven SOHC, 16 valves and hydraulic end-pivot roller rockers Variable Valve Timing, pushrod-operated overhead valves, 16 valves, eight deactivating and eight conventional hydraulic lifters, all with roller followers Chain-driven DOHC, 24 valves and hydraulic end-pivot roller rockers
Fuel Injection Sequential, multi-port, electronic, returnless Sequential, multi-port, electronic, returnless Sequential, multi-port, electronic, returnless High-pressure DI (direct injection), sequential with pilot, return type
Construction Cast-iron block and bedplate, aluminum alloy heads Cast-iron block and bedplate, aluminum alloy heads Deep-skirt cast-iron block with cross-bolted main bearing caps, aluminum alloy heads with hemispherical combustion chambers Aluminum alloy block and bedplate, aluminum alloy heads, balance shaft
Compression Ratio 9.6:1 9.8:1 10.5:1 18.0:1
Power (SAE net) 210 hp (157 kW) @ 5,200 rpm (56.7 hp/L) 305 hp (227 kW) @ 5,650 rpm (64.9 hp/L) 357 hp (259 kW) @ 5,200 rpm 215 hp (160 kW) @ 3,400 rpm
Torque (SAE net) 235 lb.-ft. (319 N•m) @ 4,000 rpm 334 lb.-ft. (453 N•m) @ 3,950 rpm 389 lb.-ft. (520 N•m) @ 4,350 rpm 375 lb.-ft. (508 N•m) @ 1,600 rpm
Max. Engine Speed 6,000 rpm (electronically limited) 5,800 rpm (electronically limited) 5,800 rpm (electronically limited) 4,500 rpm (electronically limited)
Fuel Requirement Unleaded regular, 87 octane (R + M)/2 Unleaded regular, 87 octane (R+M)/2 to E85 with FFV where equipped Unleaded mid-grade, 89 octane (R+M)/2 - recommended, unleaded regular, 87 octane (R+M)/2 - acceptable ULSD (Ultra Low Sulfer Diesel)
Oil Capacity 5.0 qt. (4.7L) 6 qt. (5.7L) 7 qt. (6.6L) 10.0 qt (9.5L)
Coolant Capacity 14.0 qt. (13.25L) 14.0 qt. (13.25L) 14.5 qt. (13.72L) 14.0 qt (13.2 L)
Emission Controls Dual three-way catalytic converters, heated oxygen sensors and internal engine features(a) Dual three-way catalytic converters, heated oxygen sensors, Internal engine features (b) Dual close-coupled three-way catalytic converters, quad heated oxygen sensors and internal engine features(c) Oxy-catalyst, diesel particulate filter, Lamba sensors, DPF temp sensor and differential pressure, cooled EGR and internal engine features(a)
Estimated EPA Fuel Economy mpg (City/Hwy) 16/21—2WD 14/19 - 2WD 13/19 - 2WD 18/23 - 2WD
15/20—4WD 14/19 - 4WD 13/18 - 4WD 17/22 - 4WD
(a) Meets Calif. LEV II+ evaporative emission requirements in CA, NY, MA, ME, VT Meets Tier 2, meets Federal Bin 5 emission requirements and Clean Fuel Fleet Certification (CCF-LEV) in all other 45 states.
(b) Meets Calif. LEV II+ evaporative emission requirements in CA, NY, MA, ME, VT Meets Federal Tier 2 Bin 10A emissions requirements and Clean Fuel Fleet Certification (CCF-LEV) in all other 45 states.
(c) Meets Calif. LEV II+ evaporative emission requirements in CA, NY, MA, ME, VT and Federal Bin 5 Tier I emissions and Clean Fuel Fleet Certification (CCF).

Transmission W5A580 Automatic, Five-Speed Overdrive W5J400 Automatic, Five-Speed Overdrive 545RFE Automatic, Multi-Speed
Availability Included with 3.7-liter V-6 gasoline engine Included with 3.0-liter CRD diesel engine Included with 4.7-liter and 5.7-liter engines
Description Adaptive electronic control or Electronic Range Select (ERS) driver-interactive manual control and electronically modulated torque converter clutch Adaptive electronic control or Electronic Range Select (ERS) driver-interactive manual control and electronically modulated torque converter clutch Three planetary gear sets, one overrunning clutch, with Electronic Range Select (ERS) driver interactive control, electronically controlled torque converter clutch
Gear Ratios 
     1st 3.59 3.59 3
     2nd 2.19 2.19 1.67—upshift
1.50—kick-down
     3rd 1.41 1.41 1
     4th 1 1 0.75
     5th 0.83 0.83 0.67
   Reverse 3.16 3.16 3
Final Drive Ratio 3.07:1 with 3.7-liter engine 3.73:1 with 3.0-liter diesel engine 3.73 with 4.7-liter or 5.7-liter engine
Overall Top Gear 2.55 with 3.07 axle 3.10 with 3.73 axle 2.50 with 3.73 axle

Transfer Case NV140 NV245
Availability Included with 3.7-liter engine Optional with 3.7-liter engine, included with 4.7-liter and 5.7-liter engines, and 3.0-liter diesel
Operating Mode Single-speed Two-speed, electronically shifted
Operating Mode Full-time AWD 4x4 Low (Lock), Neutral; full-time active 4x4
Low Range Ratio None 2.72
Center Differential Type Open Open with Electronic Limited Slip Differential
Torque Split, Front/Rear 48/52 48/52

Axles Front Rear
Differential Type Conventional Conventional
Availability Standard on 4x4 models with 3.7-liter, 4.7-liter, 5.7-liter engines and 3.0-liter diesel engine Standard on all engines
Ring Gear Diameter 7.9 in. (200 mm) 8.3 in. (213 mm)
Axle Ratios 3.07:1 and 3.55:1 - 3.7-liter engine 3.07:1 and 3:55 - 3.7-liter engine
3.73:1 - 4.7-liter, 5.7-liter engines and 3.0-liter diesel engine 3.73:1 - 4.7-liter,5.7-liter engines and 3.0-liter diesel
Differential Type Electronic Limited Slip Differential Electronic Limited Slip Differential
Availability Optional on 4x4 models with NV245 transfer case Optional on 4x4 models with NV245 transfer case
Ring Gear Diameter Same as standard Same as conventional
Axle Ratios 3.73:1—4.7-liter, 5.7-liter engines and 3.0-liter diesel 3.73:1 - 4.7-liter, 5.7-liter engines and 3.0-liter diesel

Electrical System 2009 Jeep Grand Cherokee
Availability 160-amp (all engines except diesel)
Battery Group 65 maintenance-free 750CCA

Dimensions & Capacities(a) 2009 Jeep Grand Cherokee
Wheelbase 109.5 (2781)
Track Front 62.0 (1575)
Rear 62.0 (1575)
Overall Length 188.0 (4775.4)
Overall Width (Width at Mirrors) 85.5 (2171.2)
Body Width 73.3 (1861.0)
Overall Height (at Roof Rail) 68.9 (1749.4)
Load Floor Height 33.4 (849.8)
Overhang 4x2 19.8 (502.7)
4x4 20.2 (512.5)
Ground Clearance (with P245/65R17 Tire and 3.7L Engine) Chassis (Fuel Tank) 9.9 (252.0)
Front Axle 8.45 (215.6)
Rear Axle 8.2 (209.9)
Approach Angle 32.3 degrees
Ramp Breakover Angle 20.4 degrees
Departure Angle 27.5 degrees
Frontal Area 21.0 sq. ft. (1.95 sq. m)
Drag Coefficient 0.41
Aero 12.1 (cd x cross-sectional area)
Fuel Tank Capacity 21.1 gal. (79.9L)

Accomodations Front Row Rear Row
Seating Capacity 2 3
Head Room 39.7 (1008) 39.3 (999)
Leg room 41.7 (1058) 34.2 (867.9)
Knee Clearance   1.44 (36.6)
Shoulder room 59.1 (1502) 58.5 (1486)
Hip room 56.2 (1428) 55.3 (1404.9)
Seat Travel 10.6 (270)  
Couple   33.0 (838.2)
SAE Volume 58.02 cu. ft. (1.6 cu. m) 50.84 cu. ft. (1.4 cu. m)

Cargo Volume 2009 Jeep Compass
Behind Rear Seat 29.5 cu. ft. (0.84 cu. m)
Behind Front-row Seats with Rear Seats Folded 66.8 cu. ft. (1.89 cu. m)

Body and Chasssis 4x2 4x4
Layout Longitudinal front engine, rear drive Longitudinal front engine, transfer case with full-time four-wheel drive
Construction Steel Uniframe Steel Uniframe

Suspension 2009 Jeep Grand Cherokee
Front Short- and long-arm independent (SLA), coil springs, gas-charged, twin-tube coil-over shock absorbers, upper- and lower-control arms (“A” arms), stabilizer bar
Rear Live axle, link coil with track bar, gas-charged twin tube shock absorbers, stabilizer bar

Steering 2009 Jeep Grand Cherokee
Type Power rack-and-pinion
Overall Ratio on center 15.8:1
at full lock 13.9:1
Turning Diameter (curb-to-curb) 37.1 ft. (11.3 m)
Steering Turns (lock-to-lock) 2.85

Wheels 2009 Jeep Grand Cherokee
Type and Material Cast-aluminum, chrome-clad aluminum
Size 17-in. x 7.5-in. and 18-in. x 7.5-in.

Tires Standard
Laredo and Limited
Standard
Overland
Optional
Laredo, Limited and Overland
Optional
Limited and Overland
Size and Type P245/65R17 P245/60R18 P245/65R17 P245/60R18
Mfr. and Model Goodyear Fortera black sidewall all-terrain Goodyear Fortera black sidewall all-terrain Goodyear Fortera Outline White Letter (OWL) all-terrain Goodyear Fortera OWL all-terrain
Revs per Mile 707 707 707 707

Brakes   2009 Jeep Grand Cherokee
Front Size and Type 12.9 x 1.2 (328 x 30) vented disc with 1.89 (48) two-piston pin-slider caliper and ABS
Swept Area 282 sq. in. (1820 sq. cm)
Rear Size and Type 12.6 x 0.55 (320 x 14) disc with 1.89 (48) single-piston pin-slider caliper and single-channel ABS(b)
Swept Area 257 sq. in. (1658 sq. cm)
Power Assist Type Single-rate, tandem diaphragm vacuum
(a) Turning diameter is measured at the outside of the tires at curb height. Turning diameters and steering wheel turns, lock-to-lock, may differ with optional tires and wheels.
(b) Three-channel ABS standard on 4x2. Four-channel ABS standard on 4x4.

Weights Model Engine GVWR(a) lbs. (kg) Curb Weight(b) lbs. (kg) Payload(c) lbs. (kg)
2WD Laredo 3.7-liter 5700 (2586) 4261 (1933) 1180 (535)
4.7-liter 6010 (2727) 4399 (1995) 1190 (540)
3.0-liter diesel 6010 (2727) 4422 (2006) 1150 (522)
Limited 3.7-liter 6010 (2727) 4490 (2037) 1110 (504)
4.7-liter 6010 (2727) 4541 (2060) 1100 (499)
3.0-liter diesel 6010 (2727) 4526 (2053) 1100 (499)
Overland 5.7-liter 6010 (2727) 4604 (2088) 1070 (485)
3.0-liter diesel 6010 (2727) 4663 (2115) 1070 (485)
4WD Laredo 3.7-liter 5900 (2677) 4470 (2028) 1230 (558)
4.7-liter 6100 (2767) 4640 (2105) 1270 (575)
3.0-liter diesel 6150 (2790) 4659 (2113) 1250 (567)
Limited 4.7-liter 6100 (2767) 4738 (2149) 1190 (540)
5.7-liter 6150 (2790) 4778 (2167) 1190 (540)
3.0-liter diesel 6150 (2790) 4724 (2143) 1190 (540)
Overland 5.7-liter 6150 (2790) 4891 (2219) 1070 (485)
3.0-liter diesel 6150 (2790) 4867 (2208) 1070 (485)
(a) Gross Vehicle Weight Rating.
(b) Curb weight includes standard equipment and full quantities of fuel, lubricant and coolant.
(c) Payload is the maximum allowable weight of driver, passengers, cargo, and options, rounded to the nearest 10 lbs. (5kg).

Weights Model Engine Payload(c) lbs. (kg)
2WD Laredo 3.7-liter 52/48
4.7-liter 53/47
3.0-liter diesel 53/47
Limited 4.7-liter 52/48
5.7-liter 53/47
3.0-liter diesel 54/46
Overland 5.7-liter 52/48
3.0-liter diesel 51/49
4WD Laredo 3.7-liter 53/47
4.7-liter 54/46
3.0-liter diesel 54/46
Limited 4.7-liter 53/47
5.7-liter 54/46
3.0-liter diesel 54/46
Overland 5.7-liter 54/46
3.0-liter diesel 53/47

Trailer Towing (a) Engine Axle Ratio Maximum Trailer Weight (b) lbs. (kg)
2WD 3.0-liter V-6 3.73 7400 (3400)
3.7-liter V-6 3.07 3500 (1600)
4.7-liter V-8 3.73 6500 (3000)
5.7-liter V-8 3.73 7400 (3400)
4WD 3.0-liter V-6 3.73 7200 (3500)
3.7-liter V-6 3.07 3500 (1600)
4.7-liter V-8 3.73 6500 (3000)
5.7-liter V-8 3.73 7200 (3300)
(a) All models can tow trailers up to 2,000 pounds with the addition of a trailer hitch. For towing heavier trailers up to the Maximum Trailer Weight Ratings shown in the Trailer Towing chart, the vehicle must be equipped with the Trailer Tow Group Class II for the 3.7-liter engine, or the Trailer Tow Group Class IV for the 4.7-liter and 5.7-liter engines for North America.
(b) Maximum Trailer Weight = GCWR - Curb Wt. - 150 lbs. (allowance for driver) and must be decreased by the weight of optional equipment, trailer hitch, cargo and passengers. Maximum trailer weights shown are rounded to the nearest 50 lbs. Tongue weight should be 10-15% of loaded trailer weight but may not cause vehicle to exceed GVWR or GAWR. Load equalizing hitch recommended for trailers over 2,000 pounds.

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