2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee 0-60 time, horsepower and power-to-weight
0-60 mph, quickest trim
3.6s
- Trackhawk 4WD, 707 hp.
- Estimate from power and weight.
- 0-60: top 3% of 145 SUVs (2021).
- Horsepower: top 3% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trackhawk 4WD | 6.2L 8-cyl | 707 hp | 645 lb-ft | 5,356 lb | 264 | 7.6 | 3.6 sEstimate | 8-speed automatic | 4WD | N/A |
| SRT 4WD | 6.4L 8-cyl | 475 hp | 470 lb-ft | 5,195 lb | 183 | 10.9 | 4.8 sEstimate | 8-speed automatic | 4WD | N/A |
| Freedom 4WD | 3.6L 6-cyl | 293 hp | 260 lb-ft | 4,625 lb | 127 | 15.8 | 6.3 sEstimate | 8-speed automatic | 4WD | $36,210 |
| Laredo E 4x4 | 3.6L 6-cyl | 293 hp | 260 lb-ft | 4,625 lb | 127 | 15.8 | 6.3 sEstimate | 8-speed automatic | 4WD | $36,210 |
| Laredo X 4WD | 3.6L 6-cyl | 293 hp | 260 lb-ft | 4,625 lb | 127 | 15.8 | 6.3 sEstimate | 8-speed automatic | 4WD | $36,210 |
| 80th Edition 4WD | 3.6L 6-cyl | 295 hp | 260 lb-ft | 4,746 lb | 124 | 16.1 | 6.4 sEstimate | 8-speed automatic | 4WD | $46,245 |
| 80th Anniversary 4x4 | 3.6L 6-cyl | 293 hp | 260 lb-ft | 4,746 lb | 123 | 16.2 | 6.5 sEstimate | 8-speed automatic | 4WD | $43,855 |
| Limited 4WD | 3.6L 6-cyl | 293 hp | 260 lb-ft | 4,746 lb | 123 | 16.2 | 6.5 sEstimate | 8-speed automatic | 4WD | $43,855 |
| Limited X 4WD | 3.6L 6-cyl | 293 hp | 260 lb-ft | 4,746 lb | 123 | 16.2 | 6.5 sEstimate | 8-speed automatic | 4WD | $43,855 |
| Trailhawk 4WD | 3.6L 6-cyl | 295 hp | 260 lb-ft | 5,004 lb | 118 | 17.0 | 6.7 sEstimate | 8-speed automatic | 4WD | $47,105 |
| High Altitude 4WD | 3.6L 6-cyl | 295 hp | 260 lb-ft | 4,965 lb | 119 | 16.8 | 6.7 sEstimate | 8-speed automatic | 4WD | $51,505 |
| Overland 4WD | 3.6L 6-cyl | 295 hp | 260 lb-ft | 4,965 lb | 119 | 16.8 | 6.7 sEstimate | 8-speed automatic | 4WD | $51,505 |
| Summit 4WD | 3.6L 6-cyl | 295 hp | 260 lb-ft | 5,000 lb | 118 | 16.9 | 6.7 sEstimate | 8-speed automatic | 4WD | $57,580 |
| 80th Anniversary 4x2 | 3.6L 6-cyl | 293 hp | 260 lb-ft | 4,576 lb | 128 | 15.6 | 6.9 sEstimate | 8-speed automatic | 2WD | $41,835 |
| Limited 4x2 | 3.6L 6-cyl | 293 hp | 260 lb-ft | 4,576 lb | 128 | 15.6 | 6.9 sEstimate | 8-speed automatic | 2WD | $41,835 |
| Limited X 4x2 | 3.6L 6-cyl | 293 hp | 260 lb-ft | 4,576 lb | 128 | 15.6 | 6.9 sEstimate | 8-speed automatic | 2WD | $41,835 |
| Freedom 4x2 | 3.6L 6-cyl | 293 hp | 260 lb-ft | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | 8-speed automatic | 2WD | $33,885 |
| Laredo E 2WD | 3.6L 6-cyl | 293 hp | 260 lb-ft | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | 8-speed automatic | 2WD | $33,885 |
| Laredo X 4x2 | 3.6L 6-cyl | 293 hp | 260 lb-ft | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | 8-speed automatic | 2WD | $33,885 |
| 80th Anniversary Edition RWD | N/A | N/A | N/A | 4,576 lb | N/A | N/A | N/A | 8-speed automatic | RWD | $43,950 |
| 80th Anniversary Edition 4WD | N/A | N/A | N/A | 4,746 lb | N/A | N/A | N/A | 8-speed automatic | 4WD | $45,970 |
| High Altitude 4x2 | 3.6L 6-cyl | 295 hp | 260 lb-ft | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | 8-speed automatic | 2WD | $48,475 |
| Overland 4x2 | 3.6L 6-cyl | 295 hp | 260 lb-ft | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | 8-speed automatic | 2WD | $48,475 |
| Summit 4x2 | 3.6L 6-cyl | 295 hp | 260 lb-ft | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | 8-speed automatic | 2WD | $54,550 |
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
4 engines offered.
| Engine | Trims | hp | Cheapest trim | MSRP | Price step | Fuel a year | Fuel vs base |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.6L 6-cyl | 12 | 293 hp | Freedom 4x2 | $33,885 | Base | $1,829 | Base |
| 3.6L 6-cyl | 8 | 295 hp | 80th Edition 4WD | $46,245 | +$12,360 | $1,829 | $0 |
| 6.4L 8-cyl | 1 | 475 hp | SRT 4WD | N/A | N/A | $2,560 | +$731 |
| 6.2L 8-cyl | 1 | 707 hp | Trackhawk 4WD | N/A | N/A | $2,954 | +$1,125 |
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 | 24 | Laredo E 2WD | $33,885 | 3.6 s |
Rivals with more hp and better mpg
Compared with the Laredo E 2WD: 293 hp, 21 mpg, $33,885. Other makes, SUVs, within 15% of the price.
| Model | Trim | hp | mpg | MSRP | 0-60 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ford Explorer | RWD | 300 hp | 24 mpg | $32,925 | N/A |
| Toyota Highlander | L FWD | 295 hp | 24 mpg | $35,085 | 6.3 s |
| Toyota RAV4 Prime | SE AWD | 302 hp | 38 mpg | $38,350 | 5.8 s |
Grand Cherokee 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 | 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee L |
|---|---|---|
| Trim | Trackhawk 4WD | Limited 4x2 |
| 0-60 | 3.6 s | 7.0 s |
| Basis | Estimate | Estimate |
| Horsepower | 707 hp | 290 hp |
| Curb weight | 5,356 lb | 4,618 lb |
| hp per ton | 264 | 126 |
| lb per hp | 7.6 | 15.9 |
| MSRP | N/A | $44,405 |
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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