Chevrolet Traverse vs Jeep Grand Cherokee L (2026)
Price gap, MSRP + destination
$385
- Traverse: 1 mpg better, 35 hp more.
- Grand Cherokee L: 1,200 lb more towing, 1.7 in more clearance.
- Traverse wins 8 of 12 measures.
- Price: about the same.
| Measure | Traverse | Grand Cherokee L | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| MSRP + destination | $42,795 | $42,410 | About the same |
| Horsepower | 328 hp | 293 hp | Traverse |
| Torque | 326 lb-ft | 257 lb-ft to 260 lb-ft | N/A |
| MPG combined | 22 mpg | 21 mpg | Traverse |
| Cargo, max | 97.6 cu ft | 84.6 cu ft | Traverse |
| Cargo, seats up | 22.9 cu ft | 17.2 cu ft | Traverse |
| Rear legroom | 41.5 in | 39.4 in | Traverse |
| Front legroom | 44.3 in | 41.3 in | Traverse |
| Length | 204.5 in | 204.9 in | Not scored |
| Width | 79.6 in | 77.5 in | Not scored |
| Curb weight | 4,504 lb | 4,524 lb | Not scored |
| Towing | 5,000 lb | 6,200 lb | Grand Cherokee L |
| Seats | 7 | 6 | Traverse |
| Ground clearance | 6.8 in | 8.5 in | Grand Cherokee L |
| 0-60 mph | 6.2 s estimate | 6.8 s estimate | Traverse |
| Basic warranty | 3 yr / 36,000 mi | 3 yr / 36,000 mi | About the same |
Not scored: length, width, curb weight. N/A rows are not counted.
Nearest trims by price
| Trim | Nearest in price | Gap |
|---|---|---|
| Traverse LT FWD $40,800 | Grand Cherokee L Altitude 4x2 $40,920 | $120 |
| Grand Cherokee L Laredo 4x2 $40,920 | Traverse LT FWD $40,800 | $120 |
Cost to run
About the same over 6 years.
12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20. Electricity 17 cents per kWh.
| Cost | Traverse | Grand Cherokee L |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP + destination | $42,795 | $42,410 |
| Fuel or charging, 1 year | $1,745 | $1,829 |
| Fuel or charging, 6 years | $10,473 | $10,971 |
| Total, 6 years | $53,268 | $53,381 |
Which is better for me?
Weight each group from 0 to 10. MPG uses fuel or charging cost.
Equal weights: Traverse wins.
Grand Cherokee L wins if Towing weight is 8 or more.
| Group | Ahead | By |
|---|---|---|
| Price | About the same | |
| MPG | Traverse | 5% |
| Power | Traverse | 11% |
| Space | Traverse | 13% |
| Towing | Grand Cherokee L | 19% |
Other years
What this cannot tell you
Your price and mpg will differ.
Reliability and safety are not included.
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