Ford Bronco vs Jeep Grand Cherokee L (2026)
Price gap, MSRP + destination
$80
- Bronco: 7 hp more, 0.7 s quicker to 60.
- Grand Cherokee L: 2 mpg better, 1.6 cu ft more cargo.
- Each wins 5 of 12 measures.
- Price: about the same.
| Measure | Bronco | Grand Cherokee L | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| MSRP + destination | $42,490 | $42,410 | About the same |
| Horsepower | 300 hp | 293 hp | Bronco |
| Torque | 325 lb-ft | 257 lb-ft to 260 lb-ft | N/A |
| MPG combined | 19 mpg | 21 mpg | Grand Cherokee L |
| Cargo, max | 83.0 cu ft | 84.6 cu ft | Grand Cherokee L |
| Cargo, seats up | 38.3 cu ft | 17.2 cu ft | Bronco |
| Rear legroom | 36.3 in | 39.4 in | Grand Cherokee L |
| Front legroom | 43.1 in | 41.3 in | Bronco |
| Length | 165.0 in to 189.4 in | 204.9 in | N/A |
| Width | 79.5 in | 77.5 in | Not scored |
| Curb weight | 4,504 lb | 4,524 lb | Not scored |
| Towing | 3,500 lb | 6,200 lb | Grand Cherokee L |
| Seats | 5 | 6 | Grand Cherokee L |
| Ground clearance | 13.1 in | 8.5 in | Bronco |
| 0-60 mph | 6.1 s estimate | 6.8 s estimate | Bronco |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Bronco Base Style 4WD $40,495 | Grand Cherokee L Altitude 4x2 $40,920 | $425 |
| Grand Cherokee L Laredo 4x2 $40,920 | Bronco Big Bend 4WD $40,995 | $75 |
Cost to run
Grand Cherokee L costs $1,235 less over 6 years.
12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20. Electricity 17 cents per kWh.
| Cost | Bronco | Grand Cherokee L |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP + destination | $42,490 | $42,410 |
| Fuel or charging, 1 year | $2,021 | $1,829 |
| Fuel or charging, 6 years | $12,126 | $10,971 |
| Total, 6 years | $54,616 | $53,381 |
Which is better for me?
Weight each group from 0 to 10. MPG uses fuel or charging cost.
Equal weights: Grand Cherokee L wins.
No single weight change flips the winner.
| Group | Ahead | By |
|---|---|---|
| Price | About the same | |
| MPG | Grand Cherokee L | 10% |
| Power | Bronco | 2% |
| Space | Grand Cherokee L | 2% |
| Towing | Grand Cherokee L | 44% |
Other years
What this cannot tell you
Your price and mpg will differ.
Reliability and safety are not included.
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