Cherokee vs Grand Cherokee
Two Jeep SUVs, two sizes: the Cherokee's 37 mpg hybrid against the Grand Cherokee's 6,200-lb tow rating.
Quick Answer: 2027 Jeep Cherokee vs Grand Cherokee
The 2027 Jeep Cherokee is the self-charging hybrid that returns 37 mpg combined and starts $4,600 below the Grand Cherokee, while the Grand Cherokee is the bigger Jeep with a 324-horsepower turbo engine and a 6,200-lb tow rating. Both carry the Jeep grille and four-wheel drive, and the right one depends on how much you tow, how many you carry and how often you stop for fuel.
Premier Cape Cod sells both, and 2027 Cherokee models are on our lot now. See the Cherokees in stock, then the Grand Cherokees to drive them back to back; the 2027 Cherokee overview and the 2027 Grand Cherokee overview cover each in full.
For most Cape households the Cherokee is the right fit: it is the more efficient of the two, it costs less to start, and its 188.1-inch length fits the angled summer lot and the older garage. The Grand Cherokee is the answer for a driver who pulls a trailer heavier than the Cherokee's 3,500-lb tow rating or needs the room and power of the larger Jeep. Either way you get four-wheel drive and a Jeep that handles a nor'easter.
The Cherokee is a two-row, five-seat hybrid SUV with a 1.6L Turbo Hybrid making 210 horsepower and 230 lb-ft, standard 4x4 on all six trims and a 33.6-cubic-foot cargo area. Jeep backs it with a 3-year or 36,000-mile basic warranty and a 5-year or 60,000-mile powertrain warranty, plus an 8-year or 100,000-mile warranty on the hybrid battery. It starts at $35,130 before destination and climbs to the new Trailhawk. See the Cherokee trims and specifications.
The Grand Cherokee is the larger Jeep, 193.5 inches long, with a 6,200-lb maximum tow rating. A 2.0L Hurricane 4 Turbo makes 324 horsepower and 332 lb-ft, a 3.6L V6 is also offered, and the tank holds 23 gallons. The two-row model seats up to 5 and holds up to 70.8 cubic feet of cargo, and the Grand Cherokee L stretches to a third row seating up to 7 with up to 84.6 cubic feet. Its starting MSRP is $39,730 before destination. See the Grand Cherokee trims and the Grand Cherokee research hub.
The Cherokee is a 37 mpg combined hybrid, and the Grand Cherokee is the stronger engine and the stronger tow vehicle.
| Powertrain | 2027 Cherokee | 2027 Grand Cherokee |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 1.6L I4 Turbo Hybrid | 2.0L Hurricane 4 Turbo; 3.6L V6 also offered |
| Horsepower and torque | 210 hp, 230 lb-ft combined | 324 hp, 332 lb-ft (2.0L Turbo) |
| Drivetrain | 4x4 standard on every trim | 2WD and 4WD offered |
| Fuel economy, combined | 37 mpg (Trailhawk: 31 mpg) | 23 mpg 2WD Turbo, 22 mpg 4WD Turbo, 22 mpg V6 |
| Fuel tank | 13.7 gallons | 23 gallons |
| Driving range | Over 500 miles | 529 miles (Turbo) |
| Maximum towing | 3,500 lbs towing capacity | 6,200 lbs towing capacity |
The Grand Cherokee's ratings are listed at fueleconomy.gov; the Cherokee's are Jeep's published 2027 figures.
Both Jeeps seat five in the two-row configuration, and the Cherokee gives rear passengers 38.5 inches of leg room.
| Space | 2027 Cherokee | 2027 Grand Cherokee |
|---|---|---|
| Seating | 5 in two rows | 5 in two rows; Grand Cherokee L up to 7 |
| Overall length | 188.1 inches | 193.5 inches |
| Cargo behind the second row | 33.6 cubic feet | 37.7 cubic feet |
| Cargo, rear seats folded | 68.3 cubic feet | 70.8 cubic feet (L: 84.6) |
| Touchscreen | 12.3-inch touchscreen and 10.25-inch digital cluster standard | 12.3-inch Uconnect 5 NAV touchscreen available |
Inside, the Cherokee's steps are easy to follow. Heated seats and remote start arrive on the Laredo, leatherette and a heated steering wheel on the Limited, and the Overland adds a panoramic sunroof and Alpine audio. The Grand Cherokee's cabin is the larger of the two, with 5 seats in the two-row model and up to 7 in the Grand Cherokee L, and its available 12.3-inch Uconnect 5 NAV screen matches the Cherokee's standard screen in size.
The Cherokee starts at $35,130 and the Grand Cherokee at $39,730, a $4,600 difference at the starting MSRP.
| Starting price | Before destination | With $1,995 destination |
|---|---|---|
| 2027 Cherokee | from $35,130 | from $37,125 |
| 2027 Grand Cherokee | from $39,730 | from $41,725 |
MSRP excludes destination freight charge, tax, title, license, dealer fees, and optional equipment. Dealer sets final price. At the pump the gap widens in the Cherokee's favor: a 37 mpg combined hybrid and a 13.7-gallon tank return over 500 miles a fill-up, while the Grand Cherokee's 23-gallon tank carries a 529-mile range on the Turbo.
Within the Cherokee lineup the ladder is short: $35,130 for the Cherokee, $38,130 for the Laredo, $40,130 for the Limited, $40,725 for the Limited Altitude and $43,130 for the Overland before destination, with the Trailhawk at $42,630. The spread from the Cherokee to the Overland is $8,000 before destination, so the trim choice is mostly a choice about features.
The Cherokee starts $4,600 below the Grand Cherokee before destination, which leaves room in a budget for the Laredo's heated seats and remote start or the Limited's leatherette.
A combined 37 mpg against the Grand Cherokee's 22 to 23 mpg with the Turbo means fewer fill-ups.
Every Cherokee, from the $35,130 base to the Trailhawk, has 4x4 and the hybrid system, with no powertrain choice to make.
At 188.1 inches the Cherokee is 5.4 inches shorter than the Grand Cherokee, which helps in angled summer lots and tighter garage bays.
The Cherokee Trailhawk adds Active Drive II, a two-speed transfer unit, a one-inch lift and 9.0 inches of ground clearance from $42,630.
Jeep rates the Grand Cherokee to tow up to 6,200 lbs properly equipped, against the Cherokee's 3,500-lb tow rating, which suits a larger boat for the ramps from the Cape Cod Canal to Plymouth Harbor, or a camper.
The 2.0L Hurricane Turbo makes 324 horsepower and 332 lb-ft, well above the Cherokee's combined 210 horsepower and 230 lb-ft.
The two-row Grand Cherokee holds 37.7 cubic feet behind the second row and 70.8 with the seats folded, and the Grand Cherokee L seats up to 7.
Choose the Cherokee for efficiency, parking and price, and the Grand Cherokee for towing, power and a third row.
| If you… | Choose |
|---|---|
| Commute and run errands, and want the lowest fuel bill | The Cherokee, in stock now |
| Park in angled lots or an older garage | The Cherokee, at 188.1 inches |
| Want one trim with a trail-rated badge | The Cherokee Trailhawk |
| Pull a trailer heavier than the Cherokee's 3,500-lb tow rating | The Grand Cherokee, see inventory |
| Carry six or seven people | The Grand Cherokee L |
| Want a turbo engine's 324 horsepower | The Grand Cherokee with the 2.0L Hurricane |
The Cherokee is the right call for a household whose heaviest trailer stays within its 3,500-lb tow rating, and a boat or camper above that rating belongs with the Grand Cherokee.
We have 2027 Cherokee models on the lot now, and our team can line up a Grand Cherokee to drive back to back. Schedule a test drive of both, get pre-approved before you visit and value your trade online. Drivers from Falmouth, Barnstable and Plymouth are welcome, or call (508) 815-5000.
The Grand Cherokee is 193.5 inches long and the Cherokee is 188.1 inches, a difference of 5.4 inches. The Grand Cherokee L is longer again.
The Grand Cherokee starts at $39,730 before destination and the Cherokee at $35,130, so the Grand Cherokee's starting MSRP is $4,600 higher.
The Grand Cherokee tows up to 6,200 lbs and the Cherokee tows up to 3,500 lbs, both when properly equipped.
The Cherokee hybrid is rated at 37 mpg combined, and the 2027 Grand Cherokee's EPA ratings run 22 to 23 mpg combined with the 2.0L Turbo and 22 mpg with the V6.
The Grand Cherokee holds more: 37.7 cubic feet behind the second row against the Cherokee's 33.6, and 70.8 cubic feet with the seats folded against 68.3.
The two-row Grand Cherokee seats up to 5. The Grand Cherokee L is the three-row version, seating up to 7 with up to 84.6 cubic feet of cargo space.
Every Cherokee has 4x4. The Grand Cherokee is offered in both 2WD and 4WD, and the EPA lists a rating for each.
Both go over 500 miles. Jeep rates the Cherokee at over 500 miles and the Grand Cherokee Turbo at 529 miles.
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