2019 Jeep Grand Cherokee vs 2019 Ford Explorer
One of the most-awarded SUVs on the market is available on the Fury Motors Saint Paul lot – the 2019 Jeep Grand Cherokee. This award-winning SUV offers effortless functionality, capability, and comfort. The feature-filled interior paired with the athletic and striking exterior offers drivers a truly desirable vehicle.
The 2019 Jeep Grand Cherokee wears a starting price tag of $31,395 and is available in 12 athletic trims - Laredo, Laredo E, Upland, Altitude, Limited, Limited X, Trailhawk®, Overland, High Altitude, Summit, SRT®, and Trackhawk®. Each trim in the 2019 Grand Cherokee lineup offers drivers capability and performance, making every model a perfect choice. Are you wondering just how much this Jeep has to offer? Keep reading this 2019 Jeep Grand Cherokee vs 2019 Ford Explorer comparison from Fury Motors Saint Paul to find out.
| 2019 Jeep Grand Cherokee | vs | 2019 Ford Explorer |
| 3.6-liter V6 24-valve VVT engine | Standard Engine | 3.5-liter Ti-VCT V6 engine |
| 8-speed automatic transmission | Standard transmission | 6-speed SelectShift® Automatic Transmission |
| Uconnect® 4 with 7-inch display | Infotainment Center | 4.2-inch touchscreen display |
| 36.3 cubic feet | Standard Cargo Space | 21 cubic feet |
What are the differences between the 2019 Jeep Grand Cherokee and 2019 Ford Explorer?
The Jeep brand is known for the off-road capability found in every model in its lineup. The Grand Cherokee provides everything and more that drivers are looking for in a Jeep. A 3.6-liter V6 24-valve VVT engine paired with an 8-speed automatic transmission powers the base Grand Cherokee models, generating 295 horsepower and 260 pound-feet of torque. Drivers looking for more power both on and off the road can upgrade their engine to the available 3.0-liter EcoDiesel V6 or 5.7-liter V8. SRT® models come equipped with a trim-specific 6.4-liter V8 engine, while the Trackhawk® also gets its own exclusive engine, the 6.2-liter supercharged V8 engine. Grand Cherokee models allow drivers to tow a maximum of 6,200 – 7,200 pounds. The competing 2019 Ford Explorer is powered by a standard 3.5-liter Ti-VCT V6 engine paired with a 6-speed SelectShift® automatic transmission, letting drivers tow up to 5,000 pounds.
The feature-filled Grand Cherokee lets drivers stay connected on the road, no matter how far from home they get. With standard Apple CarPlay® or Android Auto™ drivers can quickly and easily make phone calls, send text messages, view navigation, control music, and more all through the Uconnect® 4 touchscreen in the Grand Cherokee’s infotainment center. A 7-inch LCD Driver Information Digital Cluster Display with tachometer provides drivers with critical vehicle and performance information each time they get behind the wheel of the 2019 Jeep Grand Cherokee.
