When it comes to the new 2023 Ford Explorer and the 2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee which side of the debate do you stand on? Not always the easiest decision to make and that’s why we have to do some comparisons of the midsize SUVs. To begin, here are a few highlights.
Key Takeaways:
- Both vehicles have 3 engine options to choose from with both the Explorer and the Cherokee offering a hybrid.
- When it comes to horsepower, the Ford Explorer takes the cake with the highest amount going to their model.
- The Explorer seats 7 passengers and the Cherokee seats 6.
- The Explorer’s standard model is less expensive than the Cherokee.
- Both have 4 wheel drive and rear wheel drive on the standard models.
Let’s talk about size:
The 2023 Ford Explorer takes the win in this category. The Explorer can fit up to 7 passengers while the Grand Cherokee can only seat 6 at most and that is with the 3-row L trim. The others that are 2 rows only allow up to 5 passengers. Also the Explorer’s total passenger volume stands at 152.7 cubic ft. which is higher than both the three-row and two-row Cherokees which cap out at 152 cubic ft. When diving into cargo space, the Explorer comes out the winner yet again with a maximum storage capacity of 87.8 cubic ft., while the Grand Cherokee offers up to 84.6 cubic ft. When it goes for head room, the taller passengers will be happiest riding around in their 2023 Ford Explorer since it also offers more room in that capacity as well.
And how about performance and Horsepower for the 2023 Ford Explorer and 2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee:
The 2023 Ford Explorer offers:
- 2.3-liter EcoBoost I-4 is with an output of 300 HP
- 3.3-liter V-6 hybrid with 318 HP
- 3.0-liter EcoBoost V-6 with 400 HP
The 2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee offers:
- 3.6-liter V-6, which produces 293 horsepower. While it also offers a
- 5.7-liter Hemi V-8 357 HP
- plug-in hybrid with the 4xe model 375 HP
Since the highest HP goes to the Ford Explorer with 400 HP at the top level, the horsepower debate goes in favor of the Explorer over the Cherokee as well. This gives the performance level an edge when taking on the 2023 Ford Explorer as your next vehicle
Summary:
Ford and Jeep rolled out the punches with the 2023 Ford Explorer and 2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee and we broke it down for you in a variety of different ways. This win goes to the 2023 Ford Explorer considering the higher HP, more passenger and cargo space and not to mention it is more wallet friendly than the 2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee. With all this extra space and a little more cash flow, jumping into your new SUV with 6 of your favorite people to take an adventure has never been so easy!