Key Takeaways:
- The Jeep Grand Cherokee is a bit smaller than the Ford Explorer and only seats five passengers.
- The Ford Explorer and the Jeep Grand Cherokee are both great full-sized SUVs.
- The Jeep Grand Cherokee although a great vehicle, does not outcompete the Ford Explorer
Which is bigger the Ford Explorer or Jeep Grand Cherokee?
The Ford Explorer is bigger than the Jeep Grand Cherokee. The Ford Explorer offers seating for seven passengers while the Jeep Grand Cherokee only offers seating for five. The Cherokee is five inches shorter so it does not have enough space for a third row. However since the Cherokee only has 5 seats it has more cargo space than the Ford Explorer does, and the third row in the Ford Explorer ends up taking more space, which gives the Explorer only half the cargo space with the seats upright. However if the third row seats are folded down, the Explorer has 10 more cubic feet of space than the Grand Cherokee does. This makes the Ford Explorer more of a family oriented SUV while the Jeep Grand Cherokee is what we would call a premium vehicle, not quite luxury but just above the entry level vehicles.
What is the comparable Jeep to the Ford Explorer?
The comparable Jeep to the Ford Explorer would be the Jeep Grand Cherokee. The Jeep Grand Cherokee is closest to the Ford Explorer in size, both in the 190 inch length region with their height and width being off by inch. This means the two vehicles are of a comparable size, however they both focus on a couple different things. The Ford Explorer is more family oriented with a third row seat available, which means the Explorer can sit seven passengers. However, we would not recommend the Explorer for anyone trying to fit 7 adult passengers into the vehicle, as it would be quite cramped for everyone in the passenger area. The Jeep Grand Cherokee is a full sized SUV as well, but since there is already another seven slot grilled SUV that is even more famous in the segment, namely the Wrangler, the Grand Cherokee focuses on being everything the Wrangler is not. The Grand Cherokee is designed to be on pavement and to be classy, with a smooth on road demeanor. The Grand Cherokee also only has 5 seats, so that way anyone inclined to get a Jeep that can fit a family is pushed towards the Wagoneer and Grand Wagoneer.
Is the Ford Explorer better than the Jeep Grand Cherokee?
We do prefer the Ford Explorer over the Jeep Grand Cherokee. This is because it has more room, can seat more people, and comes with Ford reliability. The Ford Explorer is a great vehicle for individuals and families alike, while the Jeep Grand Cherokee is only beneficial to individuals and at most couples. The Ford Explorer also is one of the most popular vehicles on the road simply because of how impressive of an SUV it is. The Jeep Grand Cherokee is a lesser-known vehicle on the road as it does not entice as much as the Ford Explorer does. Beyond that the Ford Explorer has a bit more width and length making it a more versatile vehicle over other options.