2021 Ford Explorer vs. 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee

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What is the main difference between Explorer and Grand Cherokee?

Two SUVs with some similarities, but otherwise different in most aspects such as the cargo volume, horsepower, fuel economy, ground shadow size, and maximum occupancy. First of all, the 2021 Ford Explorer has a more powerful engine than the 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee, but it gets 1.3 more miles on a gallon of fuel. Also, the 2021 Explorer has a slightly larger body than the 2021 Grand Cherokee. In addition, you'll seat two more passengers in the Explorer than in the Grand Cherokee. It also has a 11.6 ft² larger cargo area behind second-row seats. Among similarities are the body structure, starting price, and height.

Specification Comparison

Safety Rating
Safety Rating
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Trim
Trim
Configuration
Configuration
  • 2.3 L, Turbo, Auto, RWD
  • 2.3 L, Turbo, Auto, 4WD
  • 3.6 L, Auto, RWD
  • 3.6 L, Auto, 4WD
MSRP
MSRP
$32,225
$32,545
Engine
Engine
2.3 L/140
3.6 L/220
Horsepower
Horsepower
300 hp
293 hp
Drivetrain
Drivetrain
Rear Wheel Drive
Rear Wheel Drive
0-60 MPH
0-60 MPH
City MPG
City MPG
21 MPG
19 MPG
Highway MPG
Highway MPG
28 MPG
26 MPG
Combined MPG
Combined MPG
24 MPG
21 MPG
Width
Width
Width W/O Mirrors
Width W/O Mirrors
78.9 in
76.5 in
Length
Length
198.8 in
189.8 in
Height
Height
70.2 in
69.3 in
Wheelbase
Wheelbase
119.1 in
114.8 in
Ground Shadow
Ground Shadow
108.9 ft2
100.8 ft2
Seats
Seats
6 - 7
5
First Row Head Room
First Row Head Room
40.7 in
39.9 in
First Row Leg Room
First Row Leg Room
43 in
40.3 in
First Row Leg Shoulder
First Row Leg Shoulder
61.8 in
58.7 in
Second Row Head Room
Second Row Head Room
40.5 in
39.2 in
Second Row Leg Room
Second Row Leg Room
39 in
38.6 in
Second Row Leg Shoulder
Second Row Leg Shoulder
61.9 in
58 in

Costs

2021 Ford Explorer

2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee

Annual Fuel Cost
Annual Fuel Cost
$2,400 - $2,850
$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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