Comparisons

2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee vs. 2018 Ford Explorer

By Autolist Editorial | January 31 2019

2018 Ford Explorer

2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee

Automotive Website Analyzed

91%

The Best

You should buy it

91%

The Best

You should buy it

Our User's Take

What owners think

75%

Would Buy Again

4 Ratings

67%

Would Buy Again

9 Ratings

Cost of Ownership

2018 Ford Explorer

2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee

Annual Fuel Costs

$2,842

15k miles at $3.41/gal

$3,935

15k miles at $3.41/gal

Fuel Economy

16 mpg (miles per gallon)

City

11 mpg (miles per gallon)

City

22 mpg (miles per gallon)

Highway

17 mpg (miles per gallon)

Highway

Safety

2018 Ford Explorer

2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee

NHTSA Crash Test Results

5 star

Overall

4 star

Overall

Safety Features

Autonomous Braking

Available

Blind-Spot Warnings

Available

Blind-Spot Warnings

Standard

Adaptive Cruise Control

Standard

Adaptive Cruise Control

Available

Lane-Keep Assist

Available

Lane-Keep Assist

Available

Cross-Traffic Alert

Available

Cross-Traffic Alert

Interior

2018 Ford Explorer

2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee

Interior Features

Available

Leather

Available

Leather

Available

Moonroof

Available

Moonroof

Available

Heated Seats

Available

Heated Seats

Available

Keyless Entry

Available

Climate Control

Standard

Climate Control

Technology

Available

Apple Carplay

Standard

Apple Carplay

Available

Android Auto

Standard

Android Auto

Available

Satellite Radio

Available

Satellite Radio

Available

Bluetooth

Standard

Bluetooth

Available

Navigation System

Available

Navigation System

Under the Hood

2018 Ford Explorer

2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee

Powertrain

6-Speed Shiftable Automatic

Transmission

8-Speed Shiftable Automatic

Transmission

FWD

Drivetrain

4X2

Drivetrain

280+ HP @ 5600 RPM

Horsepower

241+ HP @ 4000 RPM

Horsepower

310+ lb-ft @ 3000 RPM

Torque

406+ lb-ft @ 1800 RPM

Torque

Cylinders

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