JEEP CHEROKEE VS GRAND CHEROKEE

Both the Jeep Grand Cherokee and Grand Cherokee L come standard with a 3.6L Pentastar® V6 engine that produces up to 293 horsepower and 260 lb-ft of torque. while the 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee is equipped with a 3.6L Pentastar^® V6 engine that distributes up to 295 horsepower and 260 lb-ft of torque. With this engine equipped, the Grand Cherokee and Grand Cherokee L can tow up to 6,200 lbs. 

There is also a plug-in hybrid 2.0L I4 Turbo engine option, which allows for up to 375 horsepower, 470 lb-ft of torque, and up to 6,000 lbs. of maximum towing.

If you’re in the market for an SUV, you’re probably looking for a vehicle that delivers the ideal amount of comfort and versatility inside its cabin. If this is true, you’re on the right track with the Jeep Grand Cherokee and the Jeep Grand Cherokee L. While both the Jeep Grand Cherokee offers enough seating for five passengers with plenty of room for them to stretch out, The Grand Cherokee L can fit up to seven passengers. 

The Grand Cherokee Cherokee offers 145 cubic feet of passenger volume, while the Grand Cherokee L includes 151.9 cubic feet of passenger volume. Both vehicles provide roughly the same head and legroom in the front two rows. In the third row, the Grand Cherokee has up to 37.3 inches of headroom and 30.3 inches of legroom.

Each vehicle includes a spacious cargo area. The Grand Cherokee provides 37.7 cubic feet and the Grand Cherokee L features 17.2 cubic feet behind the third row. When the rear seats are folded, the Cherokee cargo space expands to 70.8 cubic feet, while you can have up to 84.6 cubic feet of cargo space in the Grand Cherokee L. 

If you’re moving or hauling luggage or other large items, folding down the seats in either SUV will help increase the space immensely. 

There’s no denying both Jeep SUVs are utterly stylish when it comes to their exterior designs. However, your choice between the two models comes down to personal preference. First, we’ll go over the different exterior measurements of the Jeep Grand Cherokee and the Jeep Grand Cherokee L. The Grand Cherokee measures 193.5 inches long, 77.5 inches wide, 70.8 inches high, and the wheelbase is 116.7 inches.

On the other hand, the Jeep Grand Cherokee L delivers some larger exterior dimensions. The Grand Cherokee L is 204.9 inches long, 77.5 inches wide, and 71.5 inches high. Also, the wheelbase is 121.7 inches. If you’re in the market for a larger SUV, the Grand Cherokee L might be the better fit. However, if a midsize SUV suits you better, the Grand Cherokee may be the right option for you. 

The exterior design of both the Jeep Cherokee and the Jeep Grand Cherokee are bold and rugged. They rock some similar design features but are unique in their own way. The Jeep Grand Cherokee sports a pair of distinctive headlights that make it hard to miss on the highway. Additionally, both vehicles comes standard with 17-inch painted aluminum wheels, LED Daytime Running Lamps, LED brake lights, and more. 

Modern drivers need an SUV that comes equipped with an extensive lineup of advanced entertainment and technology features. Both the 2025 Grand Cherokee and the Grand Cherokee L have an available Uconnect® 5 10.1-inch display screen mounted into the dashboard. Each vehicle includes some of the same amenities, like the radio, USB and auxiliary inputs, and Integrated Voice Command with Bluetooth^®.

Each vehicle also includes connectivity features, like Apple CarPlay^® and Google Android Auto^™. On top of that, they both offer the available addition of SiriusXM^® Satellite Radio.