2025 Ford
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2025 Jeep
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| MPG - City | 18 - 20 MPG | 18 - 19 MPG |
| MPG - Hwy | 25 - 29 MPG | 25 - 26 MPG |
| Seating Capacity | 6 - 7 seats | 7 seats |
| Cargo Space | Info not available | 84.6 ft3 |
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| Transmission | Automatic | Automatic |
| Drivetrain | Four Wheel Drive, Rear Wheel Drive | Four Wheel Drive, Rear Wheel Drive |
| Horsepower | 300 - 400 hp | 293 hp |
| Towing Capacity | 5,000 lbs | 6,200 lbs |
| Exterior Length | 198.8 in | 204.9 in |
| Exterior Width | 78.9 in | 77.5 in |
| Leg Room |
Front 42.9 - 43.0 in
Rear 38.3 - 39.0 in |
Front 41.3 in
Rear 39.4 in |
| Head Room |
Front 38.9 - 40.7 in
Rear 38.2 - 40.5 in |
Front 39.8 in
Rear 39.9 in |
*MSRP and Invoice prices displayed are for educational purposes only, do not reflect the actual selling price of a particular vehicle, and do not include applicable gas taxes or destination charges.
Comfort
The Ford Explorer offers rear passengers about the same room to stretch out as the Jeep Grand Cherokee L, with comparable head- and legroom.
The Ford Explorer will be popular with taller drivers and passengers in the front seat, due to its greater front head- and legroom than the Jeep Grand Cherokee L.
Convenience
The Jeep Grand Cherokee L requires fewer stops at the gas station than the Ford Explorer, making it more convenient to drive.
Cost
There are a lot of factors to consider when calculating the overall cost of a vehicle. The main consideration is Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP). The Ford Explorer is somewhat more expensive than the Jeep Grand Cherokee L.
Dimensions
The Ford Explorer is a little wider than the Jeep Grand Cherokee L, so getting in and out of the car in a crowded parking lot may be a little more of a squeeze.
The Ford Explorer is slightly shorter than the Jeep Grand Cherokee L, which may make it easier to park.
Performance
In terms of towing capacity, the Jeep Grand Cherokee L is clearly the choice over the Ford Explorer for pulling heavy loads.
In terms of horsepower, it's a virtual tie between the Ford Explorer and the Jeep Grand Cherokee L.
Powertrain
With somewhat higher torque, the Ford Explorer transmits power to its wheels a bit more effectively than the Jeep Grand Cherokee L.
Utility
In terms of seating, you'll be able to fit about the same number of people in both the Ford Explorer and the Jeep Grand Cherokee L.