Comparison
Cherokee or Grand Cherokee: price, mpg, towing, size and cargo for the 2027 models, compared.
Quick Answer
The 2027 Jeep Cherokee and the 2027 Jeep Grand Cherokee share a showroom and a grille, and they answer two different questions. The Cherokee asks how much hybrid mileage and Jeep capability you can have from $35,130 MSRP before destination. The Grand Cherokee asks how much power, towing and cargo room you can have from $39,730 MSRP before destination, about $4,600 higher.
Jeep Portsmouth sells only Jeeps, and both of these are on the lot. The numbers below are for drivers from Exeter, Dover, Somersworth and Rochester deciding which of the two belongs in the driveway. The prior year's version of this matchup is on the 2026 Cherokee vs. Grand Cherokee page.
Choose the Cherokee if you drive in from Exeter or Dover for commutes, errands and weekends, and you want 37 mpg combined, a lower price and an easy fit in a garage or a city lot. Choose the Grand Cherokee if your properly equipped trailer tops the Cherokee's 3,500 lbs of towing, if you haul more gear or want the optional 324-hp turbo and, in the Grand Cherokee L, a third row for up to seven. The Cherokee carries 4x4 on every trim, the Grand Cherokee offers 4WD, and both are on the lot to drive.
The Cherokee is a two-row, five-seat midsize SUV with a 1.6L turbo hybrid making 210 hp and 230 lb-ft, a continuously variable transaxle and a 4x4 system on all six trims. It is rated 39 mpg city, 35 highway and 37 combined, carries 13.7 gallons for over 500 miles of range and holds 33.6 cubic feet behind the rear seat and 68.3 cubic feet with it folded. Properly equipped with the Trailer Tow Group, it tows up to 3,500 lbs, and basic coverage is 3 years or 36,000 miles with 8 years or 100,000 miles on the hybrid battery. The full story is on the Cherokee Overview.
The Grand Cherokee is the larger Jeep SUV, 193.5 inches long, with a 3.6L V6 and an optional 2.0L Hurricane 4 Turbo making 324 hp and 332 lb-ft. It seats up to five in the two-row version with 70.8 cubic feet of cargo room and 37.7 cubic feet behind the second row, and the three-row Grand Cherokee L seats up to seven with 84.6 cubic feet. Properly equipped it tows up to 6,200 lbs, and the 23-gallon tank gives the Turbo 529 miles of range. See the 2027 Grand Cherokee Overview and the Grand Cherokee Research Hub.
The Cherokee runs on hybrid efficiency and the Grand Cherokee on power and towing.
| Measure | 2027 Cherokee | 2027 Grand Cherokee |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 1.6L turbo hybrid | 3.6L V6, or 2.0L Hurricane 4 Turbo |
| Output | 210 hp, 230 lb-ft (combined) | Up to 324 hp, 332 lb-ft (turbo) |
| Drive | 4x4 standard on every trim | 2WD and 4WD |
| EPA city / highway / combined | 39 / 35 / 37 mpg | Turbo 4WD: 20 / 25 / 22 mpg |
| Fuel tank and range | 13.7 gallons, over 500 miles | 23 gallons, 529 miles (turbo) |
| Towing, properly equipped | Up to 3,500 lbs | Up to 6,200 lbs |
The Grand Cherokee's fuel economy comes from fueleconomy.gov, where its 2WD turbo rates 21 / 26 / 23 mpg and its V6 rates 19 / 26 / 22 mpg; the Cherokee's ratings match the 2026 Cherokee listing there.
Both Jeeps seat five in their two-row form, and the Cherokee puts a 12.3-inch touchscreen and a 10.25-inch digital cluster on every trim.
| Measure | 2027 Cherokee | 2027 Grand Cherokee |
|---|---|---|
| Overall length | 188.1 inches | 193.5 inches |
| Seating | 5 | Up to 5 (two-row); up to 7 (Grand Cherokee L) |
| Cargo behind the second row | 33.6 cubic feet | 37.7 cubic feet |
| Maximum cargo | 68.3 cubic feet | 70.8 cubic feet (two-row); 84.6 cubic feet (L) |
| Touchscreen | 12.3 inches, standard | 12.3-inch Uconnect 5 NAV, available |
The Cherokee starts at $35,130 MSRP before destination, $4,600 below the Grand Cherokee's $39,730.
| Starting MSRP before destination | 2027 Cherokee | 2027 Grand Cherokee |
|---|---|---|
| Base trim | $35,130 MSRP | $39,730 MSRP |
| Destination charge | $1,995 | $1,995 |
MSRP excludes destination, taxes, title and registration fees. Dealer sets final price. The Cherokee's trims climb to $43,130 MSRP on the Overland, and the Cherokee Trims page shows each step. For the Grand Cherokee ladder, see the Grand Cherokee Trims page.
Both SUVs are in stock at Jeep Portsmouth, 2355 Lafayette Road. Schedule a test drive and ask to take the Cherokee and the Grand Cherokee over the same stretch of highway, then get pre-approved or value your trade. Call (603) 431-8900. The 2027 Cherokee Research Hub has every Cherokee page in one place.
The Grand Cherokee is 193.5 inches long and the Cherokee is 188.1 inches, a difference of 5.4 inches.
The Cherokee. It is rated 37 mpg combined, while the 2027 Grand Cherokee is rated 22 to 23 mpg combined with the turbo and 22 with the V6.
No. The Cherokee tows up to 3,500 lbs when properly equipped, and the Grand Cherokee tows up to 6,200 lbs when properly equipped.
The Cherokee starts at $35,130 MSRP before destination and the Grand Cherokee at $39,730, a gap of $4,600.
Yes, in the two-row model: 70.8 cubic feet at maximum and 37.7 behind the second row, against 68.3 and 33.6 in the Cherokee. The three-row Grand Cherokee L holds up to 84.6 cubic feet.
Both seat five. The Cherokee has 107 cubic feet of passenger volume with lower LATCH anchors at both rear outboard seats, and the Grand Cherokee L adds a third row for up to seven.
The Cherokee has one: a 1.6L turbo hybrid with 210 hp. The Grand Cherokee offers a 3.6L V6 and a 2.0L Hurricane 4 Turbo with up to 324 hp.
Yes. Both are in stock at Jeep Portsmouth, and the team can set them up back to back so you feel the difference on the same road.
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