2019 Jeep Cherokee vs 2019 Jeep Grand Cherokee | What’s the Difference?

Main Differences – 2019 Cherokee & Grand Cherokee

At a high level – the Grand Cherokee offers a larger interior and more powerful engine options vs the Cherokee, but at a higher price point. The Cherokee will best the Grand Cherokee in terms of affordability and fuel efficiency.

In-Depth Comparison: 2019 Jeep Cherokee vs 2019 Jeep Grand Cherokee

Performance

Jeep Grand Cherokee day-to-day operations are best handled by either a 3.6-liter V6 yielding 295 horses or a 5.7-liter V8 with 360 horse available. Swiftly getting the Grand Cherokee’s muscular build over rocky paths is left to a 6.4-liter V8 issuing 475 horsepower. A 6.2-liter turbocharged V8 really shines on the open road where its 707 horses take it from 0-60 mph in 3.5 seconds. Finally, towing missions are achieved with a 3-liter turbodiesel that can pull up to 7,400 lbs while curbing fuel use to 22 mpg city and 30 mpg highway. With a lighter frame, the 2019 Cherokee uses three engine options that competently propel it over paved and unpaved surfaces with minimal fuel consumption. The basic 2.4-liter straight-4 packs 180 horsepower while edging out the Grand Cherokee turbo diesel with 22 mpg city and 31 mpg highway. The 271 horses coming from the 3.2-liter V6 are still economical at 20 mpg city and 29 mpg highway. Top fuel savings are possible with a 2-liter turbocharged inline-4 offering 23 mpg city and 31 mpg highway while still reaching 270 horsepower.

Interior

Although the 2019 Cherokee is labeled a compact crossover while the Grand Cherokee is considered a mid-size SUV, front riders enjoying 39.9 inches of headroom and 40.3 inches of legroom in the Grand Cherokee or 39.4 inches of headroom and 41.1 inches of legroom in the Cherokee would be stumped to tell the difference. This is as true for the second row where the Cherokee’s 38.5 inches of headroom and 40.3 inches of legroom roughly match 39.2 inches of headroom and 38.6 inches of legroom in the Grand Cherokee.

Off-Road Capabilities

Both Jeeps make their ruggedness visible with 8.7 inches of ground clearance for the 2019 Cherokee and 8.6 inches for the Grand Cherokee. Some Grand Cherokee models go a bit further by offering Quadra-Lift air suspension that raises clearance to 11.3 inches. The 9-speed and 8-speed automatic transmissions, respectively, on the Cherokee and Grand Cherokee make low gears easily accessible. Additionally, the Cherokee can come with all-wheel drive and the Grand Cherokee can include four-wheel drive. The Drive I, Drive II, and Drive Lock packages are also available for the 2019 Cherokee while the Grand Cherokee can be equipped with the Quadra-Trac I, Quadra-Trac II, and Quadra-Drive packages for mastery of the wilderness.

On the road, the 2019 Grand Cherokee promises more muscle while the 2019 Jeep Cherokee was made for traveling light. Off the pavement, though, it is hard to tell one from the other. The best way to clear up any confusion is trying both out at our dealership today.

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MSRP excludes destination, taxes, title and registration fees. Starting at MSRP refers to the base model, optional equipment not included. Pricing and offers may change at any time without notification. To get full pricing details, see your dealer.

All figures are EPA estimates. Actual mileage may vary.