Jeep Grand Cherokee vs Ford Explorer Philadelphia PA

Jeep Grand Cherokee vs Ford Explorer

Are you ready to take on the streets of Center City, Philadelphia, Delaware County, PA, and South Jersey? If so, get ready to look at some versatile SUVs designed to give you exceptional performance.

Our team at Family Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram (CDJR) put together this comparison of the Jeep Grand Cherokee vs. Ford Explorer to help you figure out how these SUVs stack up against each other.

Jeep Grand Cherokee vs Ford Explorer: Performance

Jeep Grand Cherokee Trackhawk The Jeep Grand Cherokee is powerful with its standard 3.6L Pentastar® V6 engine, which has 295 horsepower and 260 lb-ft of torque. Plus, you can get even more with the Trackhawk® trim's 707-horsepower supercharged V8 engine.

For its part, the Ford Explorer is also powerful. The base engine is a 300-horsepower turbocharged four-cylinder, and it has two optional twin-turbocharged V6 engines available. The latter produce either 365 or 400 horsepower respectively, though neither of them get in the same vicinity as the Jeep Grand Cherokee Trackhawk®.

The Jeep Grand Cherokee can also tow up to 6,200 pounds when equipped with the base V6 and a class IV towing package, and up to 7,200 pounds with the V8 engine. When equipped with the class III tow package and V6 engine, the Ford Explorer is rated to tow a maximum of 5,600 pounds.

Jeep Grand Cherokee vs Ford Explorer: Technology

Jeep Grand Cherokee Tech Inside the cabin of these two SUVs, you’ll find an array of high-tech features. Both the Explorer and Grand Cherokee come standard with an infotainment system, automatic climate control, Android Auto™, and Apple CarPlay®.

The Jeep Grand Cherokee comes with a standard 7-inch touchscreen with Uconnect^® 4, which includes Bluetooth®, and available SiriusXM®. The upper trims have the Uconnect® 4C NAV with an 8.4-inch intuitive touchscreen, meaning you can navigate with ease. In comparison, the Ford Explorer has a standard 8-inch touchscreen.

While both the Ford Explorer and Jeep Grand Cherokee have six speakers, the Grand Cherokee takes entertainment one step further with an available Harmon Kardon® 19-Speaker Audio System that surrounds you and your passengers in high-quality sound. The best sound system available with the Explorer is the B&O Sound System by Bang & Olufsen, which includes 12 speakers.

Explorer or Grand Cherokee: Off-Road Ability

Jeep Grand Cherokee Off Road Performance When it comes to taking the road less traveled, these SUVs have your back.

With the Ford Explorer, you’ll get a Terrain Management System. However, the Explorer wasn’t designed for the off-road capability that the Jeep brand is known for.

The Jeep Grand Cherokee demonstrates a superior range of sophisticated off-road specialized 4x4 systems and technology. The Selec-Terrain® Traction Management System offered even includes four customized modes: Auto, Snow, Sand, and Mud. The available Quadra-Drive® II is the most advanced full-time 4x4 system, delivering all-weather capability by transferring up to 100% of available torque to a single rear wheel if needed.

The options list can be tailored for even more off-road capability, with skid plates and a two-speed transfer case. When equipped with the optional Quadra-Lift air setup, the Grand Cherokee can even lower itself for easy entry/exit and then lift itself up to 10.8 inches, providing enough clearance to get past even bigger obstacles.

With all those off-road abilities, you’ll be able to go on countless adventures.

Test Drive a Jeep Grand Cherokee today!

When you compare the Jeep Grand Cherokee vs. Ford Explorer, it’s easy to see both of these SUVs have some great features. However, the Jeep Grand Cherokee outshines the Ford Explorer if you're looking for some off-roading and amazing performance.

Ready to get behind the wheel of the Grand Cherokee? If you’re in Center City, Philadelphia, Delaware County, PA, or South Jersey, visit or contact us at Family Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram (CDJR) to learn more or schedule a test drive.