Ford Explorer vs Jeep Grand Cherokee

See How the New Ford Explore Compares to the New Jeep Grand Cherokee

When shopping for a midsize SUV, two of the most important things to consider are cabin space and engine power. Does the SUV have enough room for your family and all their stuff? Does it have enough zip to pass other vehicles on Highway 23 in Tawas City? The new Ford Explorer is a spacious, powerful SUV that's available now at Dean Arbour Ford of Tawas. We designed the following comparison of the new Ford Explorer and the new Jeep Grand Cherokee to help you decide which SUV is best for you.

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Performance

Engine Horsepower

The new Ford Explorer comes standard with a turbocharged 300-horsepower four-cylinder engine that's brawny enough for regular driving in Oscoda. If you want more muscle for merging onto busy freeways, you can opt for the Explorer's available twin-turbocharged 400-horsepower V6 motor.

The new Jeep Grand Cherokee's standard engine is a 290-horsepower V6. A V8 and a hybrid powertrain are optional, but the Grand Cherokee's burliest motor only produces 375 horsepower.

Fuel Economy

Gas can be expensive, especially if you've got a long commute in East Tawas. The new Ford Explorer gets 27 mpg in the city and 28 mpg on the highway when equipped with its base engine and rear-wheel drive.

The new Jeep Grand Cherokee earns 19 mpg in the city and 26 mpg on the highway with its most efficient gas engine.

Interior

Seating Capacity

The new Ford Explorer is ideal for families in Whittemore, MI because it can carry seven people comfortably in three rows of seats.

The new Jeep Grand Cherokee is a two-row SUV which seats only five passengers.

Cargo Space

One of the biggest benefits of a midsize SUV is its cargo space. Hale, MI drivers who put a lot of shopping bags or camping equipment in the back of their vehicle will appreciate that the Ford Explorer has 18.2 cubic feet of room behind the third row of seats, 47.9 cubic feet behind the second, and a total of 87.8 cubic feet of cargo space with both back rows folded down.

The new Jeep Grand Cherokee has 37.7 cubic feet of cargo space behind the rear seats, but just 70.8 cubic feet of room with the rear seats folded down.

Exterior

While the new Jeep Grand Cherokee is upright and boxy, the new Ford Explorer has sleeker angles and more fluid lines. Choosing between the two designs is a matter of personal tastes.

Safety

Safety Ratings

You'll breathe easier about driving in Tawas City with the new Ford Explorer. It received the highest rating of Good in all six crash tests by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety.

The new Jeep Grand Cherokee earned Good scores in four crash safety tests, but it got the second-lowest rating of Marginal for the driver-side small overlap front test, and the lowest rating of Poor for the passenger-side small overlap front test.

Driver Assistance Features

The new Ford Explorer comes standard with 11 advanced active safety features.

The new Jeep Grand Cherokee only comes with 10 standard driver aids.

Test Drive the New Ford Explorer at Dean Arbour Ford of Tawas

Even though the new Ford Explorer has many advantages over the new Jeep Grand Cherokee, its starting price is around $5,000 less. Dean Arbour Ford of Tawas has a wide range of Explorer models for sale or lease near Oscoda. Come see us and test drive one today.

*A/Z Plan Pricing is available for eligible Ford Motor Company Employees and retirees and immediate family members. Restrictions may apply. See your Ford dealer for complete details and qualifications. Ford reserves the right to modify the terms of A/Z plan or any other plan at any time.