2026 Chevrolet Suburban vs 2026 Jeep Grand Cherokee
The Jeep Grand Cherokee wins clearly, 73 to 64.8, on fuel & range. The Chevrolet Suburban is ahead on safety.
2026 Chevrolet Suburban
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2026 Jeep Grand Cherokee
The 2026 Jeep Grand Cherokee is sold in the U.S. as a plug-in hybrid and gas large SUV with 9 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version, the Grand Ch…
2026 Jeep Grand Cherokee
Clear winThe Jeep Grand Cherokee wins clearly, 73 to 64.8, on fuel & range. The Chevrolet Suburban is ahead on safety.
| Category · weight | 2026 Chevrolet Suburbanoverall 64.8 | 2026 Jeep Grand Cherokeeoverall 73 | |||||||||||||||
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| Pricenot compared | No data | No data | |||||||||||||||
| Fuel & rangew 3 | 79.9 | 100 | |||||||||||||||
EPA annual fuel cost and combined mpg / MPGe; EV range when both are electric. | |||||||||||||||||
| Safetyw 4 | 53.5 | 52.8 | |||||||||||||||
NHTSA 5-Star rating, WhichTrim Safety Signal (open recalls by severity), owner complaints, standard driver-assist features (from the press kit, or from what the manufacturer filed with NHTSA where there is none). Open park-outside / do-not-drive advisories cost 25 points. | |||||||||||||||||
| Space & cargonot compared | No data | No data | |||||||||||||||
| Performancenot compared | No data | No data | |||||||||||||||
| Tech & comfortnot compared | No data | No data | |||||||||||||||
| Warrantynot compared | No data | No data | |||||||||||||||
| Overall | 64.8 | 73 | |||||||||||||||
Trim vs trim · 2 of 7 categories compared
Chevrolet Suburban: open park-outside / do-not-drive advisory (−25)
Jeep Grand Cherokee: open park-outside / do-not-drive advisory (−25)
Chevrolet Suburban: base trim LS · Jeep Grand Cherokee: base trim Laredo 2WD. Pick a trim in the tool to compare any other trim.
Where the gap is
the biggest differences, from the scorecard's own numbersWhere the 2026 Jeep Grand Cherokee wins
- It lists 9 standard driver-assist features against 0.
- It costs $1,250 a year less to fuel on the EPA's estimate ($2,900 against $4,150).
Where the 2026 Chevrolet Suburban answers
- It has drawn fewer owner complaints (18 against 59 filed with NHTSA).
- It has the cleaner recall record (Safety Signal 76 against 64).
What they share
- 5 NHTSA stars.
- 23 combined.
Ranked by how far apart the two score on each measure, so a price gap and a horsepower gap are compared on the same scale. Every figure is on this page.
Specifications side by side
49 specs · manufacturer press kits| Spec | Chevrolet SuburbanLS | Jeep Grand CherokeeLaredo 2WD |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | ||
| Base MSRP (excludes destination) | $63,700 | — |
| Engine Basics | ||
| Aspiration | — | naturally aspirated |
| Cylinder count | — | 6 |
| Engine displacement | — | 3,604 cc |
| Engine type (full description) | — | 3.6-liter Pentastar V-6, 60-degree V-type, liquid-cooled |
| Fuel injection system | — | Sequential, multiport, electronic, returnless |
| Valve configuration | — | DOHC |
| Engine Output | ||
| Horsepower | — | 293 hp |
| Torque | — | 260 lb-ft |
| Fuel Economy | ||
| MPG (city) | — | 19 mpg |
| MPG (combined) | — | 22 mpg |
| MPG (highway) | — | 26 mpg |
| Transmission | ||
| Final drive ratio | — | 3.45:1 |
| Transmission speeds | — | 8 |
| Transmission type | — | automatic |
| Dimensions Exterior | ||
| Ground clearance | — | 8.4 in |
| Overall height | — | 70.8 in |
| Overall length | — | 194 in |
| Overall width | — | 77.5 in |
| Wheelbase | — | 117 in |
| Cargo | ||
| Cargo volume behind 1st row | — | 70.8 cu-ft |
| Cargo volume behind 2nd row | — | 37.7 cu-ft |
| Total interior volume | — | 145 cu-ft |
| Seating | ||
| Passenger seating capacity | — | 5 |
| Headroom | ||
| Front headroom | — | 39.9 in |
| Second-row headroom | — | 39.4 in |
| Legroom | ||
| Front legroom | — | 41.3 in |
| Second-row legroom | — | 38.2 in |
| Weights | ||
| Curb weight (maximum) | — | 4,238 lbs |
| Curb weight (minimum) | — | 4,238 lbs |
| Gross vehicle weight rating | — | 6,050 lbs |
| Payload capacity | — | 1,280 lbs |
| Suspension | ||
| Front suspension type | — | Multi-link independent front suspension, coil springs, gas-charged, twin-tube coilover shock absorbers, all-aluminum arms and knuckles |
| Rear suspension type | — | Multi-link rear suspension, coil spring, twin tube shocks, all-aluminum arms and knuckles |
| Steering | ||
| Steering type | — | Electric rack-and-pinion |
| Turning radius (curb-to-curb) | — | 38 ft |
| Brakes | ||
| Front brake diameter | — | 354 mm |
| Front brake type | — | vented disc |
| Parking brake type | — | Drum-in-hat |
| Rear brake diameter | — | 350 mm |
| Rear brake type | — | vented disc |
| Wheels | ||
| Wheel diameter | — | 17 in |
| Wheel material | — | Painted cast aluminum |
| Wheel width | — | 8 in |
| Tires | ||
| Tire size | — | 245/70R17 |
| Fuel System | ||
| Fuel tank capacity | — | 23 gal |
| Minimum recommended octane | — | 87 |
| Shoulder Room | ||
| Front shoulder room | — | 59.2 in |
| Second-row shoulder room | — | 58 in |
Green marks the better value where the direction is unambiguous (more room, more power, lower price). Blank rows are specs the press kit does not publish.
Equipment, feature by feature
19 features · differences first, then sharedSafety10 differ · 10 listed
| Feature | Chevrolet SuburbanLS | Jeep Grand CherokeeLaredo 2WD |
|---|---|---|
| Active Driving Assist (hands-free, optional) | — | opt |
| Active Lane Management | — | std |
| All-speed Traction Control | — | std |
| Automatic Emergency Braking | — | std |
| Blind-spot Monitoring and Rear Cross Path detection | — | std |
| Brake Assist | — | std |
| Electronic Stability Control | — | std |
| Four-wheel Antilock Brakes | — | std |
| Parking Brake Type: Drum-in-hat | — | std |
| Rear Park Assist | — | std |
Infotainment2 differ · 2 listed
| Feature | Chevrolet SuburbanLS | Jeep Grand CherokeeLaredo 2WD |
|---|---|---|
| 10.25-inch passenger infotainment display (optional, class-exclusive) | — | opt |
| Fam Cam rear-facing camera (optional) | — | opt |
Exterior3 differ · 3 listed
| Feature | Chevrolet SuburbanLS | Jeep Grand CherokeeLaredo 2WD |
|---|---|---|
| 17-inch Painted cast aluminum wheels in Fine Silver (Laredo) | — | std |
| 18-inch wheels (new, standard on base Laredo) | — | std |
| Seven-slot grille (updated design) | — | std |
Powertrain3 differ · 3 listed
| Feature | Chevrolet SuburbanLS | Jeep Grand CherokeeLaredo 2WD |
|---|---|---|
| 3.6-Liter Pentastar V-6 Engine (293 hp @ 6,400 rpm, 260 lb.-ft. @ 4,000 rpm) | — | std |
| Electronic Limited Slip Differential (rear axle, optional) | — | opt |
| TorqueFlite 8HP70 8-Speed Automatic Transmission | — | std |
Cargo1 differ · 1 listed
| Feature | Chevrolet SuburbanLS | Jeep Grand CherokeeLaredo 2WD |
|---|---|---|
| Trailer Towing: Max 6,200 lbs (2WD/4WD, axle ratio 3.45) | — | std |
Highlighted rows are where the two differ. Wording is the manufacturer's own.
Safety record
NHTSA recalls, complaints, NCAPChevrolet Suburban
Top recalls
- critical Power Train 26V289000 · 66 vehicles
- high Wheels 26V304000 · 2,457 vehicles
- minor Equipment 26V114000 · 5,861 vehicles
Jeep Grand Cherokee
Top recalls
- critical Electrical System 25V741000 · 320,068 vehicles
- high Air Bags 26V328000 · 419,035 vehicles
- high Electrical System 25V576000 · 91,787 vehicles
- moderate Tires 26V559000 · 201,975 vehicles
- moderate Visibility 26V529000 · 81 vehicles
- minor Back Over Prevention 26V531000 · 844,028 vehicles
Ownership
EPA, manufacturer warranty| Chevrolet SuburbanLS | Jeep Grand CherokeeLaredo 2WD | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $63,700 (base trim) | — (base trim) |
| Price range across trims | $63,700 – $83,700 6 trims | — 11 trims |
| Powertrains | GAS, Diesel | PHEV, GAS |
| EPA configuration compared | Suburban 2WD | Grand Cherokee 4xe |
| Combined mpg / MPGe | 23 | 23 |
| EPA annual fuel cost | $4,150 | $2,900 |
| EV range | — | — |
| Basic warranty | 3 yr / 36,000 mi (make terms) | — |
| Powertrain warranty | 5 yr / 60,000 mi (make terms) | — |
| Roadside assistance | 5 yr | — |
Common questions
Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kitsWhich is better, the 2026 Chevrolet Suburban or the 2026 Jeep Grand Cherokee?
The Jeep Grand Cherokee wins clearly, 73 to 64.8, on fuel & range. The Chevrolet Suburban is ahead on safety. On WhichTrim's default weights the 2026 Jeep Grand Cherokee scores 73 and the 2026 Chevrolet Suburban 64.8. The weights are yours to change — move what you care about and the verdict recalculates on the page.
Which has the better safety record, the 2026 Chevrolet Suburban or the 2026 Jeep Grand Cherokee?
2026 Chevrolet Suburban: 5 NHTSA stars, grade C, 3 recalls. 2026 Jeep Grand Cherokee: 5 NHTSA stars, grade D, 6 recalls. Crash ratings come from NHTSA's own tests; the grade is WhichTrim's read of the recall record, and the two can disagree.
What are the biggest differences between the 2026 Chevrolet Suburban and the 2026 Jeep Grand Cherokee?
Where the 2026 Jeep Grand Cherokee wins: it lists 9 standard driver-assist features against 0 and costs $1,250 a year less to fuel on the EPA's estimate ($2,900 against $4,150). Where the 2026 Chevrolet Suburban answers: it has drawn fewer owner complaints (18 against 59 filed with NHTSA) and has the cleaner recall record (Safety Signal 76 against 64). What they share: 5 NHTSA stars and 23 combined.