Return To The Top >> 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.
Return To The Top >>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 |
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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 |
Return To The Top 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 |
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UconnectĀ® 5 with 8.4-Inch Touch Screen Display | Standard | Available |
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 Auto⢠| 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 |
Return To The Top >>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 |
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19 Speakers | Available | Available |
UconnectĀ® 5 Nav with 10.1-Inch Touch Screen Display | Available | Standard |
Apple CarPlayĀ® | Standard | Standard |
Google Android Auto⢠| 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 |
Return To The Top >>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 |
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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 Stop | Standard | 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 |