Jeep Wrangler vs Jeep Grand Cherokee Comparison Review

Jeep Grand Cherokee vs Jeep Wrangler Comparison Review

Find Out Which Jeep SUV is The Best For You

When it comes down to Jeep SUVS, the Jeep Grand Cherokee is the best option for families, everyday commuters, towing, tech, and comfort, and the Jeep Wrangler is the practical choice for extreme off-roading, open-air driving, and more versatility. Not to mention, the Jeep Wrangler offers three robust engine options and the Jeep Grand Cherokee only offers two engine configurations. So which Jeep SUV is the best option for you?

Quick answer: If family is your top priority, the Jeep Grand Cherokee is perfect for transporting families on and off-road. However, if you're planning an extreme off-road trip, or driving through deep snow terrain, the Jeep Wrangler is the practical choice.

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Categories	Jeep Grand Cherokee	Jeep Wrangler
Engine (Base Engine)	3.6L Pentastar® V6 Engine	3.6L Pentastar® V6 Engine
Horsepower ( Base Horsepower)	293 @ 6,400RPM (Winner)	285 @ 6,400RPM
Torque (Base Torque)	257 @ 4,000RPM	260 @ 4,800RPM (Winner)
Towing (Base Towing)	6,200 lbs.	3,500 lbs.
Four-Wheel-Drive Systems	Available	Available
EPA Estimated Fuel Economy	19 mpg city/ 26 mpg highway	16 mpg city/ 22 mpg highway
Four-Wheel-Drive Systems	Available	Available
Cargo Volume Behind The First Row (Standard)	70.80 cubic-feet	31.70 cubic-feet
Cargo Volume Behind Second Row (Standard)	37.70 cubic-feet	12.90 cubic-feet
Trim Levels	7	11
Color Options	7	13
Touchscreen Size (Standard)	8.4-inch	12.3-inch
Speakers ( Standard)	6	6
Heated First Row Seats	Available	Available
Heated Second Row Seats	Available	Available
Heated Steering Wheel	Standard	Available
Removable Doors	Not Available	Standard
Removable Roof	Not Available	Standard
Removable Windshield	Not Available	Standard

Jeep Grand Cherokee vs Jeep Wrangler: Engine Configurations

For drivers seeking more power and capability, the Jeep Wrangler has a slight edge over the Jeep Grand Cherokee. The Jeep Wrangler offers three engine options and the Jeep Grand Cherokee offers two engine options. Here's a quick break down of the Jeep Grand Cherokee and the Jeep Wrangler engine options:

Jeep Wrangler Engine Configurations:

3.6L Pentastar® V6 engine - 285 horsepower, 260 lb.-ft. of torque
2.0L Turbo Engine - 270 horsepower, 295 lb.-ft. of torque,
6.4L HEMI® SRT V8 engine - 470 horsepower, 470 lb.-ft. of torque,

Jeep Grand Cherokee Engine Configurations:

3.6L Pentastar® V6 Engine - 293 horsepower, 260 lb.-ft. of torque, capacity
2.0L Hurricane 4 Turbo Engine - 324 horsepower, 332 lb.-ft. of torque,

Which Jeep Has The Most Powerful Engine?

The Jeep Wrangler has the most powerful engine in this comparison. It's 6.4L HEMI® SRT V8 engine produces 470 horsepower, and 470 lb.-ft., giving the Wrangler a significant horsepower advantage over the Jeep Grand Cherokee. The most powerful Jeep Grand Cherokee engine is the 324 horsepower 2.0L Hurricane 4 Turbo Engine that produces 332 lb.-ft. of torque. As a result, the Jeep Wrangler V8 offers the highest horsepower and torque rating.

Winner: Jeep Wrangler

Which Jeep Has The Strongest Max Towing Capacity?

The Jeep Grand Cherokee has a higher max towing capacity than the Jeep Wrangler. The Jeep Grand Cherokee has a max towing capacity of 6,200 lbs. with the 3.6L Pentastar® V6 engine and the 2.0L Hurricane 4 Turbo Engine.

The Jeep Wrangler, on the other hand offers a max towing capacity of 5,000 lbs. with the 3.6L Pentastar® V6 engine and the 2.0L Turbo engine. The Jeep Wrangler with the 6.4L HEMI® SRT V8 engine has a max towing capacity of 3,500 lbs.

Verdict: Built with a higher max towing capacity, the Jeep Grand Cherokee is better suited for drivers who regularly tow trailers, boats, and campers. Taking this into account, the Jeep Wrangler remains an appealing choice for outdoor enthusiast who want strong towing capability combined with its off-road performance and open-air design.With this in mind, we believe that the Jeep Grand Cherokee has the strongest max towing capacity. As a result, the Jeep Grand Cherokee is better equipped for towing small trailers, boats, and campers. But for what it's worth, the Jeep Wrangler is perfect towing bikes and other outdoor sporting gear.

Winner for maximum towing capacity: Jeep Wrangler

Jeep Grand Cherokee vs Jeep Wrangler: Which SUV is the Best For Driving Off-Road?

As far as off-road performance goes, both the Jeep Grand Cherokee and the Jeep Wrangler offer advanced 4x4 systems. The key difference is that the Jeep Wrangler 4x4 systems is built to handle extreme off-road driving, while the Jeep Grand Cherokee is engineered for traction, stability, and confidence with changing road conditions.

The Jeep Wrangler offers two 4x4 systems which include the Comand-Trac® 4x4 System and the Roc-Trac® 4x4 System. The available Roc-Trac® 4x4 System is particularly suited for challenging trails, and driving through deep snow terrain. It's low-range gear ratio is designed to help the Jeep Wrangler crawl over rocks and steep inclines.

The Jeep Grand Cherokee offers two 4x4 systems including Quadra-Trac I® and Quadra-Drive® II with a rear electronic limited-slip differential that are built for all-weather and road conditions.

Which 4x4 System Is Better?

If you're looking for the best SUV for everyday commutes, and picking up the kids, the Jeep Grand Cherokee offers a strong balance of traction, stability, and confidence on all road conditions. On the other hand, if you're preparing for your next extreme off-road adventure, the Jeep Wrangler 4x4 system offers low-range gearing, solid axles, and the Wrangler's specialized off-road hardware to help you tackle rocky trails, snowy hills, and climb out of ditches.

Verdict: The Jeep Grand Cherokee is the best option for everyday commuters and the Jeep Wrangler is the best option for drivers seeking maximum off-road capability.

Jeep Grand Cherokee vs Jeep Wrangler: Which SUV Offers More Passenger Space

If you're looking for a new SUV with more legroom for you and your family, the Jeep Grand Cherokee the best option in this comparison. The Jeep Grand Cherokee has 145 cubic feet of passenger volume and the Jeep Wrangler has 104 cubic feet of passenger volume.

The Jeep Grand Cherokee also offers more legroom in the first row , while the jeep Wrangler offers more legroom in the second row. To be specific, in the first row, the Jeep Grand Cherokee offers 41.3-inches of legroom and the Jeep Wrangler offers 41.2 inches of legroom. In the second row, the Jeep Grand Cherokee offers 38.2-inches of legroom and the Jeep Wrangler offers 38.3 inches of legroom.

Conclusion: In short, the Jeep Grand Cherokee is slightly bigger than the Jeep Wrangler. As a result, the Jeep Grand Cherokee is a better fit traveling with toddler seats, a family of five, or transporting pets. The Jeep Wrangler's upright boxy design makes it a tighter fit for a family of 5. With this in mind, the Jeep Grand Cherokee is the upper choice.

Jeep Grand Cherokee vs Jeep Wrangler: Which SUV Offers More Cargo Space

When it comes down to max cargo space with the rear seats folded down, the Jeep Wrangler is bigger than the Jeep Grand Cherokee. The Jeep Wrangler offers 72.40 cubic feet of cargo space and the Jeep Grand Cherokee offers 70.80 cubic-feet of cargo space. However with the second row seats up, the Jeep Grand Cherokee offers more cargo space than the Jeep Wrangler. To be specific, the Jeep Grand Cherokee offers 37.70 cubic-feet of cargo space and the Jeep Wrangler offers 31.70 cubic-feet of cargo space.

Conclusion: If you're planning you're next family road trip and you need more cargo space, the Jeep Grand Cherokee is the ebst option for you. However, if you planning on folding down the rear seats, the Jeep Wrangler offers more cargo space.

	Jeep Grand Cherokee Interior	Jeep Wrangler 4-Door Interior
Passenger Volume	145 cubic feet	104 cubic feet
Passenger Space	5	5
First Row Legroom	41.30 inches	41.20 inches
Second Row Legroom	38.20 inches	38.30 inches
Maximum Interior Cargo Volume	70.80 inches	72.40 inches
Interior Cargo Volume	37.70 inches	31.70 inches
Front Shoulder Room	59.20 inches	55.80 inches
Rear Shoulder Room	58 inches	55.80 inches

Jeep Grand Cherokee vs Jeep Wrangler: Interior Trims

If luxury is your top priority, we recommend taking a look at the Jeep Grand Cherokee. While the Jeep Wrangler offers McKinley Trimmed leatherette seats, the Jeep Grand Cherokee offers more luxury options including Palermo Leather seats, Nappa Leather Seats, Capri leatherette Axis II Seats, Capri Leatherette Seats, and an 85th Edition Leatherette Seat with Seat Tags.

And if that's not enough, the Jeep Grand Cherokee offers more interior color options including:

Black / Wicker Beige
Black
Tupelo / Black

	Jeep Grand Cherokee	Jeep Wrangler
Palermo Leather Seats	Available	Not Available
Nappa Leather Seats	Available	Available
Capri Leatherette Axis II Seats	Available	Not Available
85th Edition Leatherette Seats with Seat Tags	Available	Not Available
Capri Leatherette Seats	Available	Not Available
McKinley-trimmed leatherette	Not Avilable	Available
Cloth	Standard	Standard

Jeep Grand Cherokee vs Jeep Wrangler: Tech Features

If you're looking for a new SUV with more tech features, the Jeep Grand Cherokee has a slight edge over the Jeep Wrangler with more available interior features. For instance, the Jeep Grand Cherokee offers a 19-speaker McIntosh Audio system, Hands-Free Active Driving Assist, and a Night Vision Camera. And if that's not enough, the new Jeep Grand Cherokee also offers a Digital Rearview Mirror. But make no mistake the Jeep Grand Cherokee stands out from the Jeep Wrangler with a standard 12.3-inch touchscreen display integrated with an 8-speaker audios sytem.

Conclusion: If you're looking to upgrade to a new SUV with more features, the Jeep Grand Cherokee offers a wider selection of features. However, if you're looking for more value for less, the Jeep Wrangler is the best option for you.

	Jeep Grand Cherokee	Jeep Wrangler
Touch-Screen (Standard)	8.4-inches	12.3-inches
Speakers (Standard)	6 Speakers	8 Speakers
Digital Rearview Mirror	Available	Not Offered
Night Vision Camera	Available	Not Offered
Hands-Free Active Driving Assist	Available	Not Offered
19-Speaker McIntosh Audio System	Available	Not Offered

Jeep Grand Cherokee vs Jeep Wrangler: Exterior Features

One of the key differences between the Jeep Grand Cherokee and the Jeep Wrangler is the exterior design. At first glance, the Jeep Wrangler stays true to it's bold rugged exterior exterior design, while the Jeep Grand Cherokee leans more toward luxury.

To be specific, the Jeep Wrangler offers removable doors, available removable roof configurations, and a fold-down windshield to allow drivers to enjoy open-air-driving. The Wrangler also offers bigger wheels and a higher ground clearance than the Jeep Grand Cherokee.

Which SUV Has The Best Ground Clearance?

One of the best things about the Jeep Wrangler is that it has a slightly higher ground clearance than the Jeep Grand Cherokee. As a result, the Jeep Wrangler is better equipped for driving through deep snow terrain, rock climbing, and crawling over ditches. To be clear the Jeep Wrangler has a maximum ground clearance of 12.9-inches when properly equipped and the Jeep Grand Cherokee has a maximum ground clearance of 10.9-inches when properly equipped.

Conclusion: The Jeep Wrangler's ground clearance makes it better equipped for driving through obstacles.

Categories	Jeep Grand Cherokee	Jeep Wrangler 4-Door
Exterior Length	193.50-inches (Winner)	188.40-inches
Exterior Width	77.50 inches ( Winner)	73.90 -inches
Exterior Height	70.80 inches	73.60-inches (Winner)
Exterior Wheelbase	116.70 inches	118.40-inches (Winner)
Ground Clearance	10.9-inches	12.9-inches (Winner)
Approach Angle	30.2°	47.4° (Winner)
Departure Angle	28.4°	40.4° (Winner)
Water Fording	24 -inches	33.6-inches (Winner)

Jeep Grand Cherokee vs Jeep Wrangler Which SUV is Bigger?

As far as the exterior goes, the Jeep Grand Cherokee is bigger than the four-door Jeep Wrangler. To be specific, the Jeep Grand Cherokee extends 193.50-inches long and the Jeep Wrangler extends 188.40-inches long. With this in mind, the Jeep Grand Cherokee is a better fit for midsize families of five seeking more room and comfort.

Jeep Grand Cherokee vs Jeep Wrangler Price

If price is your top priority, the Jeep Wrangler typically cost less than the Jeep Grand Cherokee. But make no mistake, if you don't mind paying a little more for a lot more the Jeep Grand Cherokee is worth it.

Final Decision: Jeep Grand Cherokee vs. Jeep Wrangler

In short, if you're looking for a reliable family SUV that offers more comfort, capability, and confidence on and off-road road, the Jeep Grand Cherokee is the better option. Not only does the Jeep Grand Cherokee offers unlimited capabilities, but it's also perfect for everyday commutes. On the other hand, if you're looking for a reliable SUV that specializes in rock climbing, driving through deep snow terrain, crawling through the sand, and tackling the mud, the Jeep Wrangler is the practical choice. We should also note that the new Jeep Wrangler is one of the must versatile SUV on the road with removable doors, fold-down windshield, and multiple removable roof options.

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Jeep Wrangler vs Jeep Grand Cherokee Comparison Review