Ford Explorer vs Jeep Grand Cherokee
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The key differences
The Ford Explorer is the more powerful of the two: its strongest version makes 400 hp, 108 hp more than the Jeep Grand Cherokee's best.
The Ford Explorer is 149 mm (6 in) longer than the Jeep Grand Cherokee.
Typical kerb weights are 2,006 kg for the Ford Explorer and 1,922 kg for the Jeep Grand Cherokee.
In the US, the Ford Explorer has the better EPA rating at up to 24 mpg combined, against 23 mpg for the Jeep Grand Cherokee.
Specifications side by side
| Spec | Ford Explorer | Jeep Grand Cherokee |
|---|---|---|
| Body style | SUV | SUV |
| On sale since | — | — |
| Power | 272–400 hp (203–298 kW) | 268–292 hp (200–218 kW) |
| Torque | 420–563 Nm | 348–637 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 5.2–7.8 s | 6.3–8.1 s |
| Top speed | 200–256 km/h | 210–234 km/h |
| Engines in Europe | — | 3 |
| Best economy (Europe) | — | 3.2 l/100 km |
| US combined economy | 19–24 mpg | 21–23 mpg |
| Electric range (US) | — | 470 mi |
| Length | 5,063 mm (199 in) | 4,914 mm (193 in) |
| Width | 2,004 mm (79 in) | 1,968 mm (77 in) |
| Height | 1,778 mm (70 in) | 1,799 mm (71 in) |
| Wheelbase | 3,025 mm (119 in) | 2,964 mm (117 in) |
| Kerb weight | 2,006 kg (4,422 lb) | 1,922 kg (4,237 lb) |
| Sold in | United States | United States |