2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee L 0-60 time, horsepower and power-to-weight
0-60 mph, quickest trim
7.0s
- Limited 4x2, 290 hp.
- Estimate from power and weight.
- 0-60: rank 111 of 145 SUVs (2021).
- Horsepower: rank 88 of 145 SUVs (2021).
Every trim: 0-60 and power-to-weight
| Trim | Engine | hp | Torque | Curb weight | hp per ton | lb per hp | 0-60 and basis | Transmission | Drivetrain | MSRP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Limited 4x2 | 3.6L 6-cyl | 290 hp | 257 lb-ft | 4,618 lb | 126 | 15.9 | 7.0 sEstimate | 8-speed automatic | 2WD | $44,405 |
| Summit Reserve 4x2 | 3.6L 6-cyl | 290 hp | 257 lb-ft | 4,618 lb | 126 | 15.9 | 7.0 sEstimate | 8-speed automatic | 2WD | $58,060 |
| Altitude 4x2 | 3.6L 6-cyl | 290 hp | 257 lb-ft | 4,618 lb | 126 | 15.9 | 7.0 sEstimate | 8-speed automatic | 2WD | N/A |
| Laredo 2WD | 3.6L 6-cyl | 290 hp | 257 lb-ft | 4,618 lb | 126 | 15.9 | 7.0 sEstimate | 8-speed automatic | 2WD | N/A |
| Overland 4x2 | 3.6L 6-cyl | 290 hp | 257 lb-ft | 4,618 lb | 126 | 15.9 | 7.0 sEstimate | 8-speed automatic | 2WD | N/A |
| Summit 4x2 | 3.6L 6-cyl | 290 hp | 257 lb-ft | 4,618 lb | 126 | 15.9 | 7.0 sEstimate | 8-speed automatic | 2WD | N/A |
| Limited 4WD | 3.6L 6-cyl | 290 hp | 257 lb-ft | 4,779 lb | 121 | 16.5 | 7.3 sOnline | 8-speed automatic | 4WD | $46,405 |
| Altitude 4WD | 3.6L 6-cyl | 290 hp | 257 lb-ft | 4,746 lb | 122 | 16.4 | 7.7 sOnline | 8-speed automatic | 4WD | N/A |
| Laredo 4x4 | 3.6L 6-cyl | 290 hp | 257 lb-ft | 4,763 lb | 122 | 16.4 | 7.7 sOnline | 8-speed automatic | 4WD | N/A |
| Overland 4WD | 3.6L 6-cyl | 290 hp | 257 lb-ft | N/A | N/A | N/A | 7.7 sOnline | 8-speed automatic | 4WD | N/A |
| Summit 4WD | 3.6L 6-cyl | 290 hp | 257 lb-ft | N/A | N/A | N/A | 8.0 sOnline | 8-speed automatic | 4WD | N/A |
| Summit Reserve 4WD | 3.6L 6-cyl | 290 hp | 257 lb-ft | N/A | N/A | N/A | 8.0 sOnline | 8-speed automatic | 4WD | N/A |
Ton = 2,000 lb. Curb weight, no passengers.
Estimates: a fit on 7,236 tested times, using power and weight. Typical error 0.3 s.
Engines offered
1 engine offered.
| Engine | Trims | hp | Cheapest trim | MSRP | Price step | Fuel a year | Fuel vs base |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.6L 6-cyl | 12 | 290 hp | Limited 4x2 | $44,405 | Base | $1,829 | Base |
12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20.
Turbo: only when the engine or trim name says so.
Transmission
CVT: no.
| Transmission | Trims | Cheapest trim | MSRP | Quickest 0-60 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8-speed automatic | 12 | Limited 4x2 | $44,405 | 7.0 s |
Rivals with more hp and better mpg
Compared with the Limited 4x2: 290 hp, 21 mpg, $44,405. Other makes, SUVs, within 15% of the price.
| Model | Trim | hp | mpg | MSRP | 0-60 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toyota RAV4 Prime | SE AWD | 302 hp | 38 mpg | $38,350 | 5.8 s |
| Toyota Highlander | LE AWD | 295 hp | 23 mpg | $38,885 | 6.8 s |
| Ford Explorer | Hybrid Police Interceptor Utility AWD | 318 hp | 25 mpg | $40,845 | N/A |
| Chevrolet Blazer | RS FWD | 308 hp | 22 mpg | $41,100 | 6.0 s |
| MINI Countryman | John Cooper Works ALL4 AWD | 301 hp | 26 mpg | $41,500 | 6.6 s |
| Kia Telluride | SX FWD | 291 hp | 23 mpg | $42,490 | N/A |
Cheapest 6 of 16.
Grand Cherokee L by year
Which is faster?
Quickest trim of each car, unless you pick a trim.
2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee: 3.4 s quicker to 60. More hp per ton: 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee.
| Measure | 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee L | 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee |
|---|---|---|
| Trim | Limited 4x2 | Trackhawk 4WD |
| 0-60 | 7.0 s | 3.6 s |
| Basis | Estimate | Estimate |
| Horsepower | 290 hp | 707 hp |
| Curb weight | 4,618 lb | 5,356 lb |
| hp per ton | 126 | 264 |
| lb per hp | 15.9 | 7.6 |
| MSRP | $44,405 | N/A |
What this cannot tell you
0-60 times vary by test. Estimates use power and weight only.
Fuel cost uses EPA combined ratings.
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- Model-level, rule or estimate
- Sources disagree