Jupiter vs Saturn
Jupiter is about 1.2 times as wide as Saturn and Jupiter runs the hotter. Jupiter is the closer of the two to Earth, with an Earth-similarity index of 0.35.
| Jupiter | Saturn | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Gas giant | Gas giant |
| Size (radius) | 11.21 R⊕ | 9.45 R⊕ |
| Surface gravity | 2.53× Earth | 1.07× Earth |
| Equilibrium temperature | -108°C (-163°F) | -139°C (-218°F) |
| Year (orbital period) | 11.9 years | 29.4 years |
| Distance from Earth | in our solar system | in our solar system |
| Earth-similarity index | 0.35 | 0.28 |
Common questions
Is Jupiter bigger than Saturn?
Jupiter is the larger of the two: Jupiter is 11.21 R⊕ across and Saturn is 9.45 R⊕, where Earth is 1 R⊕.
Which has stronger gravity, Jupiter or Saturn?
Jupiter pulls harder: surface gravity is 2.53× Earth on Jupiter and 1.07× Earth on Saturn.