Ford Explorer vs. Jeep Grand Cherokee
Midsized SUVs offer plenty of interior space for passengers and cargo while also being quick and fun to drive. The 2024 Ford Explorer and the 2024 Jeep Grand Cherokee are two great examples. Both of these family-friendly SUVs are a great addition to your Lanham, MD, driveway. Let's see how they fare in some essential categories.
| Feature | Ford Explorer 2024 | Jeep Grand Cherokee 2024 |
| Seating | up to 7 | up to 8 |
| Cargo Space | 87.8 cu ft | 70.8 cu ft |
| Towing Capacity | 5,600 lbs | 6,200 lbs |
| Tank Capacity | 20.2 gallons | 23 gallons |
| MPG | 21/28 city/hwy mpg | 19/29 city/hwy mpg |
| Horsepower | 400 hp | 293 hp |
| Torque | 415 lb-ft | 260 lb-ft |
Ford Explorer vs. Jeep Grand Cherokee
Handling & Acceleration
People tend to choose midsized SUVs over large ones due to their superior agility. The 2024 Ford Explorer doesn't disappoint in this department, as the top trim can go from zero to 60 mph in only 5.3 seconds, an amazing time for such a large and dependable vehicle. Its handling is also excellent, making the Explorer feel like a smaller vehicle.
While the 2024 Grand Cherokee also has above-average agility, it ranks below the Explorer. It can reach 60 mph from a standstill in 6.2 seconds, but this SUV's handling is not one of its strong points.
Interior Comfort: Ford Explorer vs. Jeep Grand Cherokee
The 2024 Explorer's interior is both spacious and comfortable. The seats provide enough support to stay comfortable even after a few hours, and the suspension helps keep things smooth even on bumpy roads. It has three rows of seats, with the bottom row being easy to fold in case you don't need it.
Comfort is also one of the 2024 Grand Cherokee's strong points. Its interior looks and feels like an upscale SUV, with the air suspension providing a smooth ride and the four-zone climate control system keeping everyone at a comfortable temperature.
Both the 2024 Explorer and the 2024 Grand Cherokee are great midsized SUVs. However, we recommend the Explorer for your road trips and for your trips back and forth to the soccer field.
Exploring Trim Levels
Ford Explorer Trims
- Explorer
- XLT
- ST-Line
- Timberline
- Limited
- ST
- King Ranch
- Platinum
Jeep Grand Cherokee Trims
- Laredo A
- Laredo
- Laredo X
- Altitude
- Altitude X
- Limited
- Overland
- Summit
- Summit Reserve
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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, the Explorer is a bigger vehicle than the Grand Cherokee. The Explorer measures 198.8 inches long, while the Jeep SUV is 193.5 inches long. Additionally, the Explorer has a longer wheelbase at 119.1 inches compared to the Grand Cherokee's 116.7 inches.
The Explorer offers 18.2 cubic feet of space behind the third row, 47.9 cubic feet with the third row folded, and 87.8 cubic feet with all rows folded.
For the 2024 model year the Jeep Grand Cherokee offers up to 1,165 lbs in payload capacity.
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