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2015 Ford Explorer FWD vs 2015 Jeep Cherokee FWD

The 2015 Jeep Cherokee FWD uses less fuel: 9.4 against 11.8 l/100km, about 20% less. At today's US fuel prices the 2015 Jeep Cherokee FWD costs about $2,129 less to fuel over five years at 15,000 km a year. The 2015 Ford Explorer FWD has fewer NHTSA recalls (9 against 11). The 2015 Ford Explorer FWD has the higher NCAP overall rating (5 stars against 4).

2015 Jeep Cherokee FWD leads on 3 of 5 measurable figures. 20 specifications compared.

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Key figures

Combined fuel consumption
2015 Ford Explorer FWD11.8 l/100km
2015 Jeep Cherokee FWD9.4 l/100km
CO2 emissions
2015 Ford Explorer FWD279.6 g/km
2015 Jeep Cherokee FWD224.3 g/km
Kerb weight
2015 Ford Explorer FWD2,067 kg
2015 Jeep Cherokee FWD1,788 kg
NHTSA recalls
2015 Ford Explorer FWD9
2015 Jeep Cherokee FWD11
Owner complaints
2015 Ford Explorer FWD1,791
2015 Jeep Cherokee FWD1,787
NCAP overall rating
2015 Ford Explorer FWD5
2015 Jeep Cherokee FWD4

Side by side

The better figure is highlighted where one is clearly better.

Specification2015 Ford Explorer FWD2015 Jeep Cherokee FWD
CO2279.6 g/km224.3 g/km
Combined11.8 l/100km9.4 l/100km
Complaints1,7911,787
NCAP overall54
Recall campaigns911
Cylinders64
Displacement3,500 cc2,400 cc
DriveFront-Wheel DriveFront-Wheel Drive
Emission standardU2L2
Extra-urban9.8 l/100km7.8 l/100km
FuelRegular GasolineSingle Fuel
Gears69
Gross weight2,857.6 kg2,494.8 kg
Height1,770 mm1,690 mm
Kerb weight2,067 kg1,788 kg
Length5,010 mm4,620 mm
TransmissionAutomatic (S6)Automatic 9-spd
Urban13.8 l/100km11.2 l/100km
Wheelbase2,870 mm2,700 mm
Width2,000 mm1,860 mm

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How this comparison works

Only genuine rivals are compared: same model year, same EPA size class, same drivetrain, similar weight and power, and both mainstream or both premium brands. Figures come from FuelEconomy.gov, EPA and NHTSA; fuel costs use current US prices from the Energy Information Administration.

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