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The larger, stronger Grand Cherokee against the efficient hybrid Cherokee: price, power, towing, cargo and seating side by side.
The 2027 Jeep Grand Cherokee vs Cherokee choice for South Jersey drivers comes down to what you ask of one vehicle: the Grand Cherokee brings up to 324 horsepower, a 6,200-pound tow rating when properly equipped and an optional third row, while the Cherokee is a 210-horsepower hybrid that returns 37 mpg combined from $35,130 MSRP. Both are Jeeps with four-wheel drive, five seats and a modern cabin.
Lucas Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram sells both, so a test drive of the pair back to back is a single stop at one address.
The Grand Cherokee is the larger Jeep, built as a two-row five-seater and as the three-row Grand Cherokee L. Two gasoline engines are offered: a 293-hp 3.6L V6 and a 324-hp 2.0L Hurricane 4 Turbo, both with an eight-speed automatic. MSRP starts at $39,730 for the two-row Laredo and reaches $63,130 for the Grand Cherokee L Summit.
The Cherokee is the midsize Jeep with the smaller footprint, a five-seat two-row SUV with a 1.6L turbocharged four-cylinder hybrid that never needs plugging in. It carries four-wheel drive on the Cherokee, Laredo, Limited, Limited Altitude and Overland trims, and MSRP starts at $35,130.
| Powertrain | 2027 Grand Cherokee | 2027 Cherokee |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 3.6L V6 or 2.0L Hurricane 4 Turbo | 1.6L I4 Turbo Hybrid |
| Horsepower | 293 hp (V6) or 324 hp (Hurricane) | 210 hp combined |
| Torque | 332 lb-ft (Hurricane) | 230 lb-ft combined |
| Transmission | 8-speed automatic | Continuously variable |
| Fuel economy, combined | 22 to 23 mpg, Hurricane two-row | 37 mpg |
| Fuel tank | 23 gallons | 13.7 gallons |
| Towing when properly equipped | Up to 6,200 pounds | 3,500 pounds |
That is 114 more horsepower and 2,700 more pounds of towing on the Grand Cherokee side, against 14 more combined mpg on the Cherokee side. EPA estimates are posted at fueleconomy.gov, and the Cherokee’s 39 city, 35 highway and 37 combined estimate excludes the Trailhawk trim.
| Interior | 2027 Grand Cherokee (two-row) | 2027 Cherokee |
|---|---|---|
| Seating | 5 (7 in the Grand Cherokee L) | 5 |
| Cargo behind the rear seats | 37.7 cubic feet | 33.6 cubic feet |
| Maximum cargo | 70.8 cubic feet (84.6 in the L) | 68.3 cubic feet |
| Passenger volume | 145 cubic feet | 107 cubic feet |
| Front legroom | 41.3 inches | 41.3 inches |
| Standard touchscreen | 10.1 inches on Laredo and Laredo X | 12.3 inches |
Both cabins carry modern Uconnect screens and digital driver displays, and the Cherokee’s base trim already includes a 10.25-inch digital cluster, rain-sensing wipers and Active Driving Assist. The Grand Cherokee adds the choices above it: Alpine and McIntosh audio, ventilated leather seating and a panoramic sunroof on the upper trims.
Every figure below is MSRP; destination ($1,995), taxes, title and registration are added on top.
| Price point | 2027 Grand Cherokee (MSRP before destination) | 2027 Cherokee (MSRP before destination) |
|---|---|---|
| Entry trim | Laredo, $39,730 | Cherokee, $35,130 |
| Limited trim | Limited, $45,130 | Limited, $40,130 |
| Top two-row trim | Summit, $61,130 | Overland, $43,130 |
The entry-to-entry gap is $4,600. The Cherokee’s base price already includes four-wheel drive, while the Grand Cherokee Laredo’s $39,730 is two-wheel drive, so on a four-wheel-drive basis at $41,730 the gap is $6,600.
Coverage is the same on both for the first years: 3 years or 36,000 miles basic and 5 years or 60,000 miles powertrain. The Cherokee’s hybrid battery carries its own 8-year or 100,000-mile warranty.
Both Jeeps are a short drive from Burlington, Mt Ephraim and Robbinsville at 1624 NJ-38, Lumberton, with Lawrenceville and Turnersville shoppers making the same trip. Call (609) 354-5619, or browse the Grand Cherokee and Cherokee inventory and line up both for the same visit. Pre-approval is quick on the finance page.
Yes. The two-row Grand Cherokee is 193.5 inches long against the Cherokee’s 188.1 inches, and the Grand Cherokee L stretches to 204.9 inches.
The Cherokee, at 37 mpg combined, against 22 to 23 mpg combined for the two-row Grand Cherokee with the Hurricane engine.
The Grand Cherokee, at up to 6,200 pounds when properly equipped, compared with 3,500 pounds for the Cherokee.
Yes. Active Drive I four-wheel drive is part of the Cherokee, Laredo, Limited, Limited Altitude and Overland trims.
Only the Grand Cherokee L, which seats up to seven.
No. It is a self-charging hybrid that never needs to be plugged in.
$4,600 at the entry level, with the Cherokee starting at $35,130 MSRP and the Grand Cherokee Laredo at $39,730 MSRP, both before destination.
Yes. Call (609) 354-5619 and we will have both ready for the same test drive.
For the hybrid Cherokee, follow the 2027 Cherokee research hub to its trim, specification, service and buying guides. The comparison above remains part of the Grand Cherokee research collection.
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