Your engine plays a key role in the performance of your vehicle, and the Jeep Cherokee and Grand Cherokee each have their own strengths with their engine designs.

To start, the Jeep Cherokee has a standard 2.4L Tigershark® MultiAir® 2 engine. This powertrain is designed to generate up to 180 horsepower and 171 lb-ft of torque. In addition to providing solid power, you’ll enjoy up to an EPA-estimated 22 city/31 highway MPG.

When it comes to power between the Jeep Cherokee vs. Grand Cherokee, you can look to the Jeep Grand Cherokee. This model offers a standard 3.6L Pentastar® V6 engine with up to 295 horsepower and 260 lb-ft of torque. However, while this engine is powerful, it doesn’t offer the same fuel economy with only an EPA-estimated 19 city/26 highway MPG.

Cargo Dimensions

You want to be able to stow away plenty of cargo when you’re going out for a trip, and the Jeep Cherokee and Grand Cherokee both provide plenty of room. With the Jeep Cherokee, you’ll have access to up to 25.8 cubic feet of cargo volume behind the second row. If you fold down the back seats, you’ll have up to 54.7 cubic feet of cargo volume available to you behind the first row.

To bolster your space, though, you may want to look to the Jeep Grand Cherokee. This model provides you with up to 36.3 cubic feet of cargo volume behind the second row, and up to 68.3 cubic feet of cargo volume behind the first row, so you can stow away much more cargo.