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2015 Ford Explorer FWD vs 2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee 2WD

The 2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee 2WD uses less fuel: 9.4 against 11.8 l/100km, about 20% less. At today's US fuel prices the 2015 Ford Explorer FWD costs about $1,690 less to fuel over five years at 15,000 km a year, because the 2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee 2WD requires premium fuel. The 2015 Ford Explorer FWD has fewer NHTSA recalls (9 against 10). Both hold the same NCAP overall rating.

2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee 2WD leads on 3 of 4 measurable figures. 20 specifications compared.

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Key figures

Combined fuel consumption
2015 Ford Explorer FWD11.8 l/100km
2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee 2WD9.4 l/100km
CO2 emissions
2015 Ford Explorer FWD279.6 g/km
2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee 2WD253.5 g/km
Kerb weight
2015 Ford Explorer FWD2,067 kg
2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee 2WD2,336 kg
NHTSA recalls
2015 Ford Explorer FWD9
2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee 2WD10
Owner complaints
2015 Ford Explorer FWD1,791
2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee 2WD1,359
NCAP overall rating
2015 Ford Explorer FWD5
2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee 2WD5

Side by side

The better figure is highlighted where one is clearly better.

Specification2015 Ford Explorer FWD2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee 2WD
CO2279.6 g/km253.5 g/km
Combined11.8 l/100km9.4 l/100km
Complaints1,7911,359
Recall campaigns910
Cylinders66
Displacement3,500 cc5,700 cc
DriveFront-Wheel DriveRear-Wheel Drive
Emission standardU2B4
Extra-urban9.8 l/100km7.8 l/100km
FuelRegular GasolineDiesel
Gears68
Gross weight2,857.6 kg2,948.4 kg
Height1,770 mm1,760 mm
Kerb weight2,067 kg2,336 kg
Length5,010 mm4,860 mm
NCAP overall55
TransmissionAutomatic (S6)Automatic 8-spd
Urban13.8 l/100km10.7 l/100km
Wheelbase2,870 mm2,920 mm
Width2,000 mm1,960 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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