Head to head
2027 Ford Explorer vs Jeep Grand Cherokee
The sourced numbers side by side, no verdict attached. Each column shows the 2027 lineup's representative trim, the one with the median EPA combined MPG.
At a glance
Ford Explorer
Shown: 2027 Explorer RWD Auto (S10), 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Turbo, the median MPG trim of 6 2027 trims.
- Recalls, 2027 model year
- 2
- Owner complaints, 2027 model year
- 0
Jeep Grand Cherokee
Shown: 2027 Grand Cherokee 4WD Auto 8-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo, the median MPG trim of 4 2027 trims.
- Recalls, 2027 model year
- 0
- Owner complaints, 2027 model year
- 0
Spec by spec
| Spec | 2027 Ford Explorer RWD Auto (S10), 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Turbo | 2027 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4WD Auto 8-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo |
|---|---|---|
| Make | Ford | Jeep |
| Model | Explorer RWD | Grand Cherokee 4WD |
| Trim / config | Auto (S10), 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Turbo | Auto 8-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo |
| Drivetrain | Rear-Wheel Drive | All-Wheel Drive |
| MPG City | 17 mpg | 20 mpg |
| MPG Comb | 20 mpg | 22 mpg |
| Transmission | Automatic (S10) | Automatic 8-spd |
| Cyl | 6 | 4 |
| Body | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
| Fuel $/yr | $3,350 | $3,050 |
| CO₂ | 439 g/mi | 401 g/mi |
| Recalls | 2 | 0 |
How this page picks its numbers
Both columns share the newest model year the Ford Explorer and the Jeep Grand Cherokee both offer, 2027. Each column shows the 2027 lineup's representative trim, the one with the median EPA combined MPG. Fuel economy figures come from EPA records; recall, complaint, and crash rating figures come from NHTSA. Other trims differ, so open the comparison tool above to swap in the exact trims you are cross-shopping.