Dodge Durango vs Jeep Grand Cherokee (2026)
Price gap, MSRP + destination
$580
- Durango: 14.3 cu ft more cargo, 2 more seats.
- Grand Cherokee: 2 mpg better, 1.2 s quicker to 60.
- Grand Cherokee wins 4 of 11 measures.
- Price: about the same.
| Measure | Durango | Grand Cherokee | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| MSRP + destination | $40,990 | $40,410 | About the same |
| Horsepower | 295 hp | 293 hp | About the same |
| Torque | 260 lb-ft | 257 lb-ft to 260 lb-ft | N/A |
| MPG combined | 20 mpg | 22 mpg | Grand Cherokee |
| Cargo, max | 85.1 cu ft | 70.8 cu ft | Durango |
| Cargo, seats up | 17.2 cu ft | 37.7 cu ft | Grand Cherokee |
| Rear legroom | 38.6 in | 38.2 in | About the same |
| Front legroom | 40.3 in | 41.3 in | Grand Cherokee |
| Length | 200.8 in | 193.5 in | Not scored |
| Width | 75.8 in | 77.5 in | Not scored |
| Curb weight | 5,313 lb | 4,238 lb | Not scored |
| Towing | 6,200 lb | 6,200 lb | About the same |
| Seats | 7 | 5 | Durango |
| Ground clearance | 7.8 in to 8.1 in | 8.4 in | N/A |
| 0-60 mph | 7.7 s estimate | 6.5 s estimate | Grand Cherokee |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Durango GT RWD $38,995 | Grand Cherokee Altitude 4x2 $38,920 | $75 |
| Grand Cherokee Laredo 4x2 $38,920 | Durango GT RWD $38,995 | $75 |
Cost to run
Grand Cherokee costs $1,627 less over 6 years.
12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20. Electricity 17 cents per kWh.
| Cost | Durango | Grand Cherokee |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP + destination | $40,990 | $40,410 |
| Fuel or charging, 1 year | $1,920 | $1,745 |
| Fuel or charging, 6 years | $11,520 | $10,473 |
| Total, 6 years | $52,510 | $50,883 |
Which is better for me?
Weight each group from 0 to 10. MPG uses fuel or charging cost.
Equal weights: Durango wins.
Grand Cherokee wins if Space weight is 2 or less.
| Group | Ahead | By |
|---|---|---|
| Price | About the same | |
| MPG | Grand Cherokee | 9% |
| Power | About the same | |
| Space | Durango | 17% |
| Towing | About the same |
Other years
What this cannot tell you
Your price and mpg will differ.
Reliability and safety are not included.
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