Chevrolet Traverse vs Jeep Grand Cherokee (2026)

Price gap, MSRP + destination

$2,385

Scored measures. Each is scaled to the larger value. Bold: the winner.

Traverse LT FWD vs Grand Cherokee Laredo 4x2
Measure	Traverse	Grand Cherokee	Winner
MSRP + destination	$42,795	$40,410	Grand Cherokee
Horsepower	328 hp	293 hp	Traverse
Torque	326 lb-ft	257 lb-ft to 260 lb-ft	N/A
MPG combined	22 mpg	22 mpg	About the same
Cargo, max	97.6 cu ft	70.8 cu ft	Traverse
Cargo, seats up	22.9 cu ft	37.7 cu ft	Grand Cherokee
Rear legroom	41.5 in	38.2 in	Traverse
Front legroom	44.3 in	41.3 in	Traverse
Length	204.5 in	193.5 in	Not scored
Width	79.6 in	77.5 in	Not scored
Curb weight	4,504 lb	4,238 lb	Not scored
Towing	5,000 lb	6,200 lb	Grand Cherokee
Seats	7	5	Traverse
Ground clearance	6.8 in	8.4 in	Grand Cherokee
0-60 mph	6.2 s estimate	6.5 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

Each trim and the rival trim nearest in MSRP
Trim	Nearest in price	Gap
Traverse LT FWD $40,800	Grand Cherokee Laredo 4WD $40,920	$120
Grand Cherokee Laredo 4x2 $38,920	Traverse LT FWD $40,800	$1,880

Miles a yearGas, $ per gallonElectricity, cents per kWhYears

Grand Cherokee costs $2,385 less over 6 years.

12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20. Electricity 17 cents per kWh.

Weight each group from 0 to 10. MPG uses fuel or charging cost.

Price 5MPG 5Power 5Space 5Towing 5

Equal weights: Traverse wins.

Grand Cherokee wins if Space weight is 2 or less.

Your price and mpg will differ.

Reliability and safety are not included.