2016 Ford Explorer vs. 2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee
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2016 Ford Explorer
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2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee
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What is the main difference between Explorer and Grand Cherokee?
Two SUVs with more similarities, such as the body structure, starting price, height, and cargo volume, than differences, like the horsepower, fuel economy, ground shadow size, and maximum occupancy. First of all, the 2016 Ford Explorer has bigger and thirstier engine; the 2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee gets 2 more mpg. Also, the 2016 Explorer is slightly larger than the 2016 Grand Cherokee. And finally, the Explorer seats two more passengers than the Grand Cherokee. Among similarities are the body structure, starting price, height, and cargo volume.
Specification Comparison
Safety Rating
Safety Rating
Trim
Trim
Configuration
Configuration
- 3.5 L, Auto, FWD
- 3.5 L, Auto, AWD
- 3.6 L, Auto, RWD
- 3.6 L, Auto, 4WD
MSRP
MSRP
$31,050
$29,995
Engine
Engine
3.5L V-6
3.6L V-6
Horsepower
Horsepower
290 hp
290 hp
Drivetrain
Drivetrain
Front Wheel Drive
Rear Wheel Drive
0-60 MPH
0-60 MPH
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City MPG
City MPG
17 MPG
19 MPG
Highway MPG
Highway MPG
24 MPG
26 MPG
Combined MPG
Combined MPG
20 MPG
21 MPG
Width
Width
90.2 in
84.8 in
Width W/O Mirrors
Width W/O Mirrors
78.9 in
76.5 in
Length
Length
198.3 in
189.8 in
Height
Height
70.0 - 71.0 in
69.3 in
Wheelbase
Wheelbase
112.8 in
114.8 in
Ground Shadow
Ground Shadow
108.7 ft2
100.8 ft2
Seats
Seats
7
5
First Row Head Room
First Row Head Room
41.4 in
39.9 in
First Row Leg Room
First Row Leg Room
42.9 in
40.3 in
First Row Leg Shoulder
First Row Leg Shoulder
61.5 in
58.7 in
Second Row Head Room
Second Row Head Room
40.6 in
39.2 in
Second Row Leg Room
Second Row Leg Room
39.5 in
38.6 in
Second Row Leg Shoulder
Second Row Leg Shoulder
61.0 in
58.0 in
Costs
2016 Ford Explorer
2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee
Annual Fuel Cost
Annual Fuel Cost
$2,850 - $3,150
$2,700
Mininum Monthly Lease
Mininum Monthly Lease
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Lease Due
Lease Due
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Cost To Lease
Cost To Lease
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