Jeep Grand Cherokee vs Tesla Model Y (2026)
Grand Cherokee:
$1,070 less
- Grand Cherokee
- 2,700 lb more towing
- Grand Cherokee
- 2.0 in more clearance
- Model Y
- longer warranty
- Model Y
- 1.4 s quicker to 60
- Measures won
- Model Y 5 of 11
- Grand Cherokee 4, tied 2
Grand Cherokee Laredo 4x2 vs Model Y RWD, 2026. Price: MSRP.
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| Measure | Grand Cherokee | Model Y | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $38,920 | $39,990 | Grand Cherokee |
| Horsepower | 293 hp | 295 hp | About the same |
| Torque | 257 lb-ft to 260 lb-ft | 309 lb-ft | Not listed |
| MPG or MPGe | 22 mpg | 131 MPGe to 138 MPGe | Not listed |
| Energy cost a year | $2,373 | Not listed | Not listed |
| EV range | Not listed | 321 mi | Not listed |
| Cargo, max | 70.8 cu ft | 74.0 cu ft | Model Y |
| Cargo, seats up | 37.7 cu ft | 30.2 cu ft | Grand Cherokee |
| Rear legroom | 38.2 in | 40.5 in | Model Y |
| Front legroom | 41.3 in | 41.8 in | Model Y |
| Length | 193.5 in | 188.7 in | Not scored |
| Width | 77.5 in | 78.0 in | Not scored |
| Curb weight | 4,238 lb | 4,061 lb to 4,363 lb | Not listed |
| Towing | 6,200 lb | 3,500 lb | Grand Cherokee |
| Seats | 5 | 5 | About the same |
| Ground clearance | 8.4 in | 6.4 in | Grand Cherokee |
| 0-60 mph | 6.5 s estimate | 5.1 s published | Model Y |
| Basic warranty | 3 yr / 36,000 mi | 4 yr / 50,000 mi | Model Y |
Not scored: length, width, curb weight. A measure with no value for one car is not counted.
Nearest trims by price
Prices are MSRP + destination where both trims list it.
| Trim | Nearest in price | Gap |
|---|---|---|
| Grand Cherokee Laredo 4x2 $40,410 | Model Y Standard RWD $41,630 | $1,220 |
| Model Y RWD $39,990 MSRP | Grand Cherokee Laredo 4WD $40,920 MSRP | $930 |
Cost to run
No total: a price or rating is missing.
- Miles a year
- 12,000
- Gas
- 4.35 a gallon (EIA, week of Oct 5, 2026)
- Electricity
- 18.19 cents per kWh (U.S. Energy Information Administration, 2026-01..2026-07)
| Cost | Grand Cherokee | Model Y |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $38,920 | $39,990 |
| Fuel or charging, 1 year | $2,373 | Not listed |
| Fuel or charging, 6 years | $14,236 | Not listed |
| Total, 6 years | $53,156 | Not listed |
Which is better for me?
Weight each group from 0 to 10. MPG uses fuel or charging cost.
Equal weights: Grand Cherokee wins.
Model Y wins if Towing weight is 0 or less.
| Group | Ahead | By |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Grand Cherokee | 3% |
| MPG | Not listed | |
| Power | About the same | |
| Space | Model Y | 4% |
| Towing | Grand Cherokee | 44% |
Other years
What this cannot tell you
Your price and mpg will differ.
Reliability and safety are not included.
- Two or more sources agree
- One source
- Model-level or estimate
- Sources differ