Ford Explorer vs Jeep Grand Cherokee (2026)

Price gap, MSRP + destination

$150

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

Explorer Active RWD vs Grand Cherokee Laredo 4x2
Measure	Explorer	Grand Cherokee	Winner
MSRP + destination	$40,260	$40,410	About the same
Horsepower	300 hp	293 hp	Explorer
Torque	199 lb-ft	257 lb-ft to 260 lb-ft	N/A
MPG combined	24 mpg	22 mpg	Explorer
Cargo, max	85.3 cu ft	70.8 cu ft	Explorer
Cargo, seats up	46.0 cu ft	37.7 cu ft	Explorer
Rear legroom	38.3 in	38.2 in	About the same
Front legroom	43.0 in	41.3 in	Explorer
Length	198.7 in	193.5 in	Not scored
Width	78.7 in	77.5 in	Not scored
Curb weight	4,360 lb	4,238 lb	Not scored
Towing	5,000 lb	6,200 lb	Grand Cherokee
Seats	6 to 7	5	N/A
Ground clearance	7.8 in	8.4 in	Grand Cherokee
0-60 mph	6.5 s estimate	6.5 s estimate	About the same
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
Explorer Active RWD $38,465	Grand Cherokee Altitude 4x2 $38,920	$455
Grand Cherokee Laredo 4x2 $38,920	Explorer Active w/100A Pkg RWD $38,465	$455

Miles a yearGas, $ per gallonElectricity, cents per kWhYears

Explorer costs $1,023 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: Explorer wins.

Grand Cherokee wins if Space weight is 2 or less.

Your price and mpg will differ.

Reliability and safety are not included.