2019 Jeep Cherokee vs. 2019 Jeep Grand Cherokee

Opting for the new Jeep Cherokee, your starting MSRP will be $24,195, and you’ll have a choice of seven configurations: Latitude, Latitude Plus, Altitude, Limited, Trailhawk®, Trailhawk® Elite (4WD only), and Overland.

Or, if you’re more seriously considering the Grand Cherokee, your starting MSRP will be increased to $31,695, and you’ll have a choice of 12 configurations: Laredo, Laredo E, Upland, Altitude, Limited, Limited X, Trailhawk®, Overland, High Altitude, Summit, SRT®, and Trackhawk®.

The standard drivetrain on both Jeep SUVs is front-wheel drive, but if you’d like to have the peace of mind that comes with added traction on the streets of Bellevue, you’d be smart to upgrade to a Jeep brand 4×4 system, like Jeep Active Drive I.

You’ll find that the Cherokee and Grand Cherokee are largely similar where interior features are concerned. Both SUVs are equipped with standard Uconnect® with a 7-inch touchscreen, Apple CarPlay®/Android Auto™, a 60/40-split-folding rear seat, and a 6-speaker audio setup.

While their interior features are comparable, their interior space is significantly different due to their difference in exterior dimensions:

• Jeep Cherokee

• • 54.9 cubic feet behind the first row of seating

• Jeep Grand Cherokee

• • 68.3 cubic feet behind the first row of seating

• Jeep Cherokee: For the 2019 model year, Jeep has introduced an exciting new optional 2.0L turbo 4-cylinder engine to the Cherokee. It generates up to 270 hp and 295 lb-ft of torque. Or, you can choose from the standard 180-hp 2.4L 4-cylinder or a 271-hp 3.2L V6 engine. Your towing capacity in the Cherokee will range from 2,000 to 4,500 pounds, and you’ll get a 9-speed automatic transmission across all engines. For even greater performance, check out some of our favorite Jeep Cherokee performance parts.

• Jeep Grand Cherokee: The base engine on the Grand Cherokee is a 295-hp 3.6L V6. That’s highly impressive for a standard engine, but you do have options if you desire even more power, like a 360-hp 5.7L V8, a 475-hp 6.4L V8, or a 707-hp 6.2L V8, available exclusively on the Grand Cherokee Trackhawk®. The Grand Cherokee offers a significantly higher towing capacity, coming in at a maximum of 7,200 pounds.