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Jeep enthusiasts are passionate about their loyalty to the brand. They have good reasons to be. Jeep has been in the SUV business for decades, and they are well-known for their rugged, off-road capabilities, as they have been for more than 70 years.
For modern Jeep vehicles, they’re ready to pull double-duty as your next family vehicle in Atlanta. The Cherokee and the Grand Cherokee offer versatility and are generously equipped with the latest in-cabin and connectivity technology that modern drivers want.
But which Jeep model is right for you? Our guide from the Gwinnett Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram team for a head-to-head comparison of the Jeep Cherokee vs. Jeep Grand Cherokee. Feel free to browse our new vehicle inventory to see what we have and make your choice after reading our handy guide!
Prices and financing are often the top priority for Alpharetta and Snellville drivers. As such, you should know that the Cherokee has a lower price and may provide a greater value.
A comparison of the Cherokee vs. Grand Cherokee prices by trim level reveals lower pricing across the Cherokee lineup. That makes it a sensible choice for Roswell families who need day-to-day reliability and fuel efficiency. On the flip side, off-road enthusiasts looking for heavy-duty capability when off-roading on the trail may want to start their search with the Jeep Grand Cherokee.
The Cherokee is available in an off-road-ready Trailhawk® trim and can tow up to 2,000 pounds. For many Roswell families, that’s plenty for camping trips, weekend getaways, and light towing. The Cherokee also has a big advantage in fuel economy. The Jeep Cherokee gets a phenomenal 21 in the city and 29 miles per gallon on the highway.
The Grand Cherokee makes a respectable 19 city / 26 highway mpg. However, the engines make up for the fuel efficiency by having greater power and towing capacity. The entry-level Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo can tow up to 6,200 pounds. The rest of the Grand Cherokee trims follow suit.
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Reading about the new Jeep SUVs is one thing. To truly understand them in Cummings, you need to drive one. Contact us or call (678) 566-5703 to schedule a test drive with our experienced team. We’ll also answer any questions you may have about the car-buying process, from liability insurance coverage to applying for financing.
The 2020 Jeep Cherokee is a smooth and efficient driver, offering up to 31 miles per gallon on the highway. You’ll get slightly more out of this option than the Grand Cherokee, which only gets 26 mpg on the highway. The original Jeep Cherokee, being the lighter, smaller SUV, also slightly outperforms the Grand Cherokee in the city, getting an additional 4 miles per gallon in stop-and-go conditions.
The original Cherokee has an impressive maximum towing capacity of 4,500 pounds. The Jeep Grand Cherokee exceeds this capacity by a significant margin at 7,200 pounds with its top-of-the-line variants. This makes the 2020 Jeep Grand Cherokee a great choice for drivers that need to haul heavy cargo. The Jeep Grand Cherokee also comes with a bigger standard engine at 3.6L and 293 HP, compared to the 2020 Jeep Cherokee’s 2.0L and 180 HP.
The best trim on either of these vehicles will be dependent on your individual needs, but the Trackhawk is particularly popular. The maxed-out Grand Cherokee Trackhawk has access to a chart-topping 707 horsepower with its V8 engine, so you won’t have to worry about stalling out when hauling most payloads. The 2020 Jeep Cherokee Trackhawk has an upgraded powertrain, changing its straight 4-cylinder pattern to a V6, which increases its horsepower to 271, giving it a competitive advantage over the standard Cherokee.
The 2020 Jeep Grand Cherokee is a bigger SUV overall, being 7-inches longer than the Jeep Cherokee. It’s only 2.5-inches wider than the Cherokee however, which means you won’t likely notice too much when it comes to squeezing into tight parking spaces. The 2020 Jeep Grand Cherokee benefits from its larger size when it comes to specs like wheelbase, which is 7-inches wider than the Cherokee’s, resulting in a more stable, smoother ride. Surprisingly, the 2020 Jeep Cherokee has the edge when it comes to passenger space, however. The Cherokee offers 128 cubic feet of passenger volume, compared to the Grand Cherokee’s 105 cubic feet of passenger volume. The loss here on the Grand Cherokee is primarily dedicated to its increased cargo space, which the model has in spades. The Grand Cherokee has a maximum interior cargo volume of 68.2 cubic feet, which greatly exceeds the Cherokee’s 54.7 cubic feet of maximum cargo space. These dimensions better define the Grand Cherokee as a vehicle better suited to work tasks, and the original Cherokee an ideal people-mover.
These 5-seat SUVs provide slightly different benefits, which is reflected in the price difference between the two. The Cherokee starts at $25,740 while the Grand Cherokee sits at $32,045. Both cars would undeniably do well to serve the purposes of most everyday drivers, but if you need more power and capability, the choice is clear. The additional power and towing capacity make the 2020 Jeep Grand Cherokee the ideal choice for someone who might want to ask a little more of their Jeep.
Here at Gwinnett Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram, we have an extensive inventory of Jeep models for interested buyers in Snellville, Decatur, and Stone Mountain. We offer financing options for those in need of a car loan, and a service center offering only the highest quality maintenance for your vehicle. Every new car you buy from us comes with a lifetime powertrain warranty at no additional cost to you. Gwinnett Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram offers only premium customer service, and we guarantee that we’ll respond within 20 minutes to any inquiry you make. We strive to fulfill your needs in the most convenient way possible, going as far as to offer personal delivery of your new car. Come check us out and test drive the all-new 2020 Jeep Cherokee or Grand Cherokee.
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