When it comes down to the 2025 Jeep Grand Cherokee L Three-Row SUV vs 2025 Dodge Durango Three-Row SUV, the key difference is performance. 
  •  Jeep Grand Cherokee L: Built for off-road with 3 available 4WD systems and more passenger space
  • Dodge Durango: Known for power, with mutiple V6 and V8 engine options. Online 1 AWD System 
The Grand Cherokee L is better for versatility and space. The Durango wins in raw horsepower. Both are reliable SUVS. Therefore, you're depends on your preferences and priorities. Check out our full 2025 Jeep Grand Cherokee L vs 2025 Dodge Durango comparison review below:
 
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Grand Cherokee L vs Dodge Durango Engine: Which SUV Packs More Power

When it comes down to performance, the new Dodge Durango comes available with three gas-powered engine options and the Jeep Grand Cherokee L comes standard with one gas-powered engine. 

At the base level, the Dodge Durango and the Grand Cherokee L both share an powerful yet fuel-efficient 3.6-liter Pentastar V6 engine with 295 horsepower, 260 lb.-ft. of torque, and a max towing capacity of 6,200 lb.-ft. of torque . Both three-row SUVs also come standard with a TorqueFlite 8-Speed Automatic Transmisison

Unlike the Grand Cherokee L, the Dodge Durango also comes  available with the choice of a 5.7L HEMIĀ® V8 ENGINE, and a SUPERCHARGED 6.2L HEMIĀ® V8 ENGINE. Here's a quick breakdown on the Dodge Durango V8 engine specs: 
  • SUPERCHARGED 6.2L HEMIĀ® V8 ENGINE: 710 horsepower, 645 lb.-ft. of torque, and a max towing capacity of 8,700 lbs.
  •  5.7L HEMIĀ® V8 ENGINE: 360 horsepower, 370 lb.-ft. of torque, and a max towing capacity of 7,400 lbs. 
All in all, both the Grand Cherokee L and the Dodge Durango share the same 3.6-liter Pentastar V6 engine. However if you're still looking for more power, the new Dodge Durango 6.2L  or 5.7L HEMI model are the upper choices. 


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Grand Cherokee L vs Dodge Durango Interior: Which 3-Row SUV Is Bigger

When comparing the Grand Cherokee L vs Dodge Durango, it's obvious. The Grand Cherokee L is slightly bigger than the Dodge Durango. Inside, the Grand Cherokee L and the Dodge Durango are both great options. The Grand Cherokee L comes standard with 159.10 cubic-feet of passenger volume and the Dodge Durango comes standard with 141.10 cubic-feet passenger volume. 

As far as cargo volume goes, the new Grand Cherokee L and the Dodge Durango dimensions are nearly identical. To prove it, the Grand Cherokee  L comes standard with  84.6 cubic-feet of cargo volume behind the first row, 46.9 cubic-feet of cargo volume behind the second, and 17.2 cubic-feet of cargo volume with the third-row seat up. 

The Dodge Durango on the other hand comes standard with 85.1 cubic-feet of cargo volume behind the first row, 43.3 cubic-feet behind the second row, and 17.2 cubic-feet of cargo volume behind the third-row. 
 Grand Cherokee L vs Dodge Durango Interior Dimensions 
 Passenger Volume  159.10 cu.-ft.  141.10 cubic-feet 
 First Row Cargo Volume  84.6 cu.-ft.  85.1 cu.-ft. 
 Second Row Cargo Volume  46.9 cu.-ft.  17.2 cu.-ft. 
 Third-Row Cargo Volume  17.2 cu.-ft.  17.2 cu.-ft. 
 Legroom First Row  41.30-inches 40.3-inches 
 Legroom Second Row  39.4-inches  38.6-inches 
 Legroom Third Row  30.3-inches  33.5-inches 
 First Row Hip Room  57.40-inches  57-inches 
 Second Row Hip Room  56.3-inches  55.5-inches 
 Third-Row Hip Room  42.9-inches  42.4-inches 
 First Row Shoulder Room  59.2-inches  58.5-inches 
 Second Row Shoulder Room  58.0-inches  57.7-inches 
 Third-Row Shoulder Room 52.9-inches  50.4-inches 
 
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Grand Cherokee L vs Dodge Durango Standard Features & Technology 

The key distinction between the Grand Cherokee L vs Dodge Durango is the Dodge Durango GT base model comes standard with a 10.1-inch touchscreen display and the Grand Cherokee L Laredo comes standard with an 8.4-inch touchscreen display.
 Jeep Grand Cherokee L vs Dodge Durango Interior Features 
 UconnectĀ® 5 with 8.4-Inch Touch Screen Display  StandardAvailable 
 UconnectĀ® 5 with 10.1-Inch Touch Screen Display Available  Standard
 6-Speakers  Standard  Standard 
 2nd Row Dual Charge-Only USB Ports Standard  Available 
 Apple CarPlayĀ® Standard  Standard 
 Google Android Autoā„¢ Standard  Standard 
 Integrated Voice Command Standard  Standard 
 Steering-Wheel-Mounted Audio Controls Standard  Standard 
 Cloth Seats  Standard  Standard 
 2nd Row Buckets with Manual Easy-Entry Slide Standard  Available 
 3rd Row 50/50 Manual Folding Seat  Standard  Available 
 4-Way Front Headrests Standard  Standard 
 8-Way Power Adjustable Driver Seat Standard  Standard 
 Remote Folding Third-Row Headrests Standard  Standard 
 A/C with 3-Zone Automatic Temperature Control Standard  Standard 
 
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Grand Cherokee L vs Dodge Durango 3-Row SUV Available Features

As far as available features, the new Grand Cherokee L has a slight advantage whenever it comes down to delivering a premium upscale driving experience.  The new Grand Cherokee L upgrades include Dual Pane Panoramic Sunroof, Integrated Off-Road Camera, and a wood-grain leather-wrapped steering wheel. As a further convenience, the new Grand Cherokee L also comes available with a 10.25-inch dynamic front-passenger touchscreen, and a 10.1-inch dual rear-seat entertainment touchscreen with Amazon Fire TV Built-In. Last but not least, the new Grand Cherokee L also comes available  premium 950-watt, 19-speaker McIntosh Audio system.  And that's just the beginning. There's a a lot more where all of this comes from. 

 Grand Cherokee L vs Dodge Durango Available Features 
 19 Speakers  Available   Available 
 UconnectĀ® 5 Nav with 10.1-Inch Touch Screen Display Available  Standard 
 Apple CarPlayĀ® Standard  Standard 
 Google Android Autoā„¢ Standard  Standard 
 GPS Navigation Standard  Standard 
 Power Sunroof  Available  Available 
 Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel   Available  Available 
 High-Performance Laguna Leather Seats  Not Available  Available 
 Leather Seats  Available  Available 
 12-Way Power Adjustable Driver Seat  Available  Available 
 Passenger Seat Memory  Available  Not Available 
 Power Front Passenger Seat with Back-Massager Available  Not Available 
 Ventilated Rear Seats Available  Not Available 
 Dual -Pane Panoramic Sunroof  Available  Not Available 
 A/C with 4-Zone Automatic Temperature Control Available  Not Available 
 Wood / Leather-Wrapped Steering Wheel Available  Not Available 
 Integrated Off-Road Camera Available  Not Available 
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Grand Cherokee L vs Dodge Durango 3-Row SUV Safety Features 

When it comes down to safety, the Dodge Durango and the Grand Cherokee L are both top-contenders. The key difference is that the Grand Cherokee L has been rated as  a Top Safety Pick by the IIHS and comes equipped with over 110+ advanced safety and security features. The Dodge Durango on the other hand comes equipped with more than 60 available safety and security features. But for what it's worth, both vehicles extremely reliable. 

 Grand Cherokee L vs Dodge Durango Safety Features
 Four-Wheel Traction Control  Available   Available 
 Active Lane Management System  Standard  Standard 
 Adaptive Cruise Control  Standard  Standard 
 Blind-Spot and Cross-Path Detection  Standard  Standard 
 Electronic Stability Control Standard  Standard 
 Four-Wheel Traction Control  Available  Available 
 Full-Speed Forward-Collision Warning Plus   Available  Available 
 Hill-Start Assist  Available  Available 
 ParkSenseĀ® Rear Park-Assist with StopStandard  Standard 
 Surround-View Camera System Available  Available 
 Night Vision w/ Pedestrian and Animal Detection Available  Not Available 
 Rough Road Cruise Control Available  Not Available 
 Drowsy Driver Detection Available  Not Available 
 Traffic Sign Recognition Available  Not Available 
Parallel and Perpendicular Park-Assist with Stop Available  Not Available 
 Wood / Leather-Wrapped Steering Wheel Available  Not Available 
Side Distance Warning Available  Not Available 
 

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Grand Cherokee L vs Dodge Durango 3-Row SUV Final Decision 

After taking a close look at the Grand Cherokee L vs Dodge Durango, it's obvious that the new Grand Cherokee L Surpasses the Dodge Durango in luxury, space, and capability. But for what it's worth, the new Dodge Durango leads the way in power. With this in mind, we think it all comes down to preference. To get a better look at the new Dodge Durango vs Grand Cheroekee L Three-Row SUV, visit Napleton Northlake Chrysler Dodge Jeep RAM, and schedule a test drive today.  We are conveniently located at 3701 Northlake BlvdLake Park, FL 33403-1629. Our doors are open Monday through Friday from 9:00 am to 9:00 pm Monday through Friday. We are also open on Saturday from 9:00 am to 7:00 pm and on Sunday from 11:00 pm to 6:00 pm.  Of course if you don't want to wait apply online and we'll get back to you about test driving the new Grand Cherokee L vs Dodge Durango. 

Jeep Grand Cherokee L vs Dodge Durango FAQ

Exterior Dimensions

The new JeepĀ® Grand Cherokee L and the new Dodge Durango exterior dimensions are close. To be specific, the JeepĀ® Grand Cherokee L stands out with an overall length of 193.50-inches, max width of of 77.50-inches, total height of 70.80-inches and an overall wheelbase of 116.70 inches. The Dodge Durango, on the other hand, has a overall length of 200.8-inches, max width of 75.8-inches,  an overall height of 72.1-inches, and a overall wheelbase of  119.8-inches. 

Interior Dimensions

Inside, the new JeepĀ® Grand Cherokee L comes standard with 84.6 cu.-ft. of cargo volume behind the first row, and 152 cu.-ft. of passenger volume. The Dodge Durango, on the other hand, offers 85.1 cu.-ft. of cargo volume behind the first row, and 141 cu.-ft. of passenger volume. 

According to J.D.Power, the JeepĀ® Grand Cherokee L has not yet been rated, but the JeepĀ® Grand Cherokee  has earned a reliability rating of 81/100 and the Dodge Durango has earned a reliability rating of 77/100.  .
Yes. The JeepĀ® Grand Cherokee L and the Dodge Durango both come standard with a 3.6-liter Pentastar V6 engine with 295 horsepower, and 260 lb.-ft. of torque. 

The main difference between the JeepĀ® Grand Cherokee L's four-wheel-drive systems and the Dodge Durango's all-wheel-drive system lies in their capabilities. The Grand Cherokee L is engineered for maximum traction and stability both on and off the road, while the Durango's all-wheel-drive system is designed to handle city streets and highway conditions with confidence in all types of weather.