Cheetah vs Warthog
Cheetah vs warthog
Warthog is larger on weight
Warthog is 1.5× cheetah on weight.
A cheetah and a warthog can be compared on 5 measures. The figures below are typical adult or full-size values, with the larger of the two in bold.
Side by side
| Cheetah | Warthog | |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 34–72 kg | 45–150 kg |
| Height | 0.7–0.9 m | 0.6–0.85 m |
| Length | 1.1–1.5 m | 0.9–1.5 m |
| Top speed | 93–104 km/h | 48 km/h |
| Typical lifespan | 8–17 yr | 7–18 yr |
What the numbers say
- Warthog is 1.5× cheetah on weight.
- Cheetah is somewhat greater than warthog on height — about 1.1×.
- Cheetah and warthog are near enough identical on length.
- Cheetah is 2.1× warthog on top speed.
- Warthog is somewhat greater than cheetah on typical lifespan — about 1.2×.
Weight compared.
Warthog 45–150 kg
Cheetah 34–72 kg
Cheetah
The fastest land animal, with a lightweight frame and semi-retractable claws for traction.
Warthog
An African wild pig that grazes on bent front knees and reverses into its burrow.
This is a comparison of published measurements, nothing more. It describes how two things differ on measures that have been recorded; it does not predict how they would fare against each other in any situation.
Common questions
- Which is bigger, cheetah or warthog?
- Warthog is 1.5× cheetah on weight. Both figures are typical values; the full range for each is in the table above.
- How do cheetahs and warthogs compare on height?
- Cheetah: 0.7–0.9 m. Warthog: 0.6–0.85 m. Cheetah is somewhat greater than warthog on height — about 1.1×.
- How do cheetahs and warthogs compare on length?
- Cheetah: 1.1–1.5 m. Warthog: 0.9–1.5 m. Cheetah and warthog are near enough identical on length.
Related pages
Sources
- Wikidata — Wikimedia Foundation (CC0 1.0)
- Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History — Smithsonian Institution