2026 Chevrolet Traverse vs 2026 Jeep Grand Cherokee
The Chevrolet Traverse wins clearly, 97.5 to 61.6, on tech & comfort, safety, performance. The Jeep Grand Cherokee is ahead on fuel & range.
2026 Chevrolet Traverse
The 2026 Chevrolet Traverse is sold in the U.S. as a gas large SUV with 2 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version, the Traverse FWD, is EPA-rated a…
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 Chevrolet Traverse
Clear winThe Chevrolet Traverse wins clearly, 97.5 to 61.6, on tech & comfort, safety, performance. The Jeep Grand Cherokee is ahead on fuel & range.
| Category · weight | 2026 Chevrolet Traverseoverall 97.5 | 2026 Jeep Grand Cherokeeoverall 61.6 | |||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pricenot compared | No data | No data | |||||||||||||||
| Fuel & rangew 3 | 95.3 | 100 | |||||||||||||||
EPA annual fuel cost and combined mpg / MPGe; EV range when both are electric. | |||||||||||||||||
| Safetyw 4 | 95.9 | 48 | |||||||||||||||
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 | |||||||||||||||
| Performancew 2 | 100 | 86.1 | |||||||||||||||
Horsepower, torque and horsepower per ton. | |||||||||||||||||
| Tech & comfortw 3 | 100 | 25 | |||||||||||||||
Standard (1) and optional (0.5) infotainment, convenience, climate and interior features from the manufacturer's press kit. | |||||||||||||||||
| Warrantynot compared | No data | No data | |||||||||||||||
| Overall | 97.5 | 61.6 | |||||||||||||||
Trim vs trim · 4 of 7 categories compared
Jeep Grand Cherokee: open park-outside / do-not-drive advisory (−25)
Chevrolet Traverse: base trim LT FWD · 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 Chevrolet Traverse wins
- It lists 21 standard driver-assist features against 9.
- It lists more comfort and tech equipment (4 points against 1 on the press-kit count, standard = 1, optional = ½).
- It has drawn fewer owner complaints (29 against 59 filed with NHTSA).
Where the 2026 Jeep Grand Cherokee answers
- It costs $150 a year less to fuel on the EPA's estimate ($2,900 against $3,050).
- It is rated 23 combined against 22 (EPA mpg or MPGe).
What they share
- 5 NHTSA stars.
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
53 specs · manufacturer press kits| Spec | Chevrolet TraverseLT FWD | Jeep Grand CherokeeLaredo 2WD |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | ||
| Base MSRP (excludes destination) | $40,800 | — |
| Engine Basics | ||
| Aspiration | twin turbo | naturally aspirated |
| Cylinder count | 4 | 6 |
| Engine displacement | — | 3,604 cc |
| Engine type (full description) | 4-cylinder 2.5L VVT Turbo with stop/start, gas | 3.6-liter Pentastar V-6, 60-degree V-type, liquid-cooled |
| Fuel injection system | gdi mpi | Sequential, multiport, electronic, returnless |
| Valve configuration | Dual-overhead camshafts, four-valves per cylinder, continuously variable valve timing | DOHC |
| Engine Output | ||
| Horsepower | 328 hp | 293 hp |
| Torque | 326 lb-ft | 260 lb-ft |
| Fuel Economy | ||
| MPG (city) | 20 mpg | 19 mpg |
| MPG (combined) | 23 mpg | 22 mpg |
| MPG (highway) | 27 mpg | 26 mpg |
| Transmission | ||
| Final drive ratio | 3.49:1 | 3.45:1 |
| Transmission speeds | 8 | 8 |
| Transmission type | automatic | automatic |
| Dimensions Exterior | ||
| Ground clearance | — | 8.4 in |
| Overall height | 70.9 in | 70.8 in |
| Overall length | 205 in | 194 in |
| Overall width | 79.6 in | 77.5 in |
| Wheelbase | 121 in | 117 in |
| Cargo | ||
| Cargo volume behind 1st row | — | 70.8 cu-ft |
| Cargo volume behind 2nd row | — | 37.7 cu-ft |
| Cargo volume behind 3rd row | 98 cu-ft | — |
| Total interior volume | — | 145 cu-ft |
| Seating | ||
| Passenger seating capacity | — | 5 |
| Headroom | ||
| Front headroom | 42.6 in | 39.9 in |
| Second-row headroom | 40 in | 39.4 in |
| Third-row headroom | 38.3 in | — |
| Legroom | ||
| Front legroom | 44.3 in | 41.3 in |
| Second-row legroom | 41.5 in | 38.2 in |
| Third-row legroom | 32.1 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 | MacPherson strut | Multi-link independent front suspension, coil springs, gas-charged, twin-tube coilover shock absorbers, all-aluminum arms and knuckles |
| Rear suspension type | 5-link Independent | Multi-link rear suspension, coil spring, twin tube shocks, all-aluminum arms and knuckles |
| Steering | ||
| Steering type | Electric variable-effort power steering | Electric rack-and-pinion |
| Turning radius (curb-to-curb) | 39 ft | 38 ft |
| Brakes | ||
| Front brake diameter | 321 mm | 354 mm |
| Front brake type | ventilated disc | vented disc |
| Parking brake type | — | Drum-in-hat |
| Rear brake diameter | 315 mm | 350 mm |
| Rear brake type | solid disc | vented disc |
| Wheels | ||
| Wheel diameter | 18 in | 17 in |
| Wheel material | aluminum | Painted cast aluminum |
| Wheel width | — | 8 in |
| Tires | ||
| Tire size | 255/65R18 | 245/70R17 |
| Fuel System | ||
| Fuel tank capacity | 19.4 gal | 23 gal |
| Minimum recommended octane | — | 87 |
| Shoulder Room | ||
| Front shoulder room | 62.3 in | 59.2 in |
| Second-row shoulder room | 62.2 in | 58 in |
| Third-row shoulder room | 57.7 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
46 features · differences first, then sharedSafety31 differ · 32 listed
| Feature | Chevrolet TraverseLT FWD | Jeep Grand CherokeeLaredo 2WD |
|---|---|---|
| Adaptive Cruise Control | std | — |
| Front Pedestrian Braking | std | — |
| Forward Collision Alert | std | — |
| HD Surround Vision | std | — |
| Lane Keep Assist with Lane Departure Warning | std | — |
| Driver Attention Assist | std | — |
| Active Driving Assist (hands-free, optional) | — | opt |
| Active Lane Management | — | std |
| All-speed Traction Control | — | std |
| Automatic Emergency Braking | — | std |
| Blind Zone Steering Assist | std | — |
| Blind-spot Monitoring and Rear Cross Path detection | — | std |
| Brake Assist | — | std |
| Buckle to Drive | std | — |
| Electronic Stability Control | — | std |
| Enhanced Automatic Parking Assist | opt | — |
| Following Distance Indicator | std | — |
| Four-wheel Antilock Brakes | — | std |
| HD Rear Vision Camera | std | — |
| IntelliBeam® High Beam Assist | std | — |
| Intersection Automatic Emergency Braking | std | — |
| Lane Change Alert with Side Blind Zone Alert | std | — |
| Parking Brake Type: Drum-in-hat | — | std |
| Rear Cross Traffic Braking | std | — |
| Rear Pedestrian Alert | std | — |
| Rear Seat Reminder | std | — |
| Safety Alert Seat | std | — |
| Side Bicyclist Alert | std | — |
| Super Cruise | opt | — |
| Teen Driver | std | — |
| Traffic Sign Recognition | std | — |
| Rear Park Assist | std | std |
Infotainment3 differ · 3 listed
| Feature | Chevrolet TraverseLT FWD | Jeep Grand CherokeeLaredo 2WD |
|---|---|---|
| 10.25-inch passenger infotainment display (optional, class-exclusive) | — | opt |
| Bose Audio | std | — |
| Fam Cam rear-facing camera (optional) | — | opt |
Convenience1 differ · 1 listed
| Feature | Chevrolet TraverseLT FWD | Jeep Grand CherokeeLaredo 2WD |
|---|---|---|
| Remote Start | std | — |
Seating1 differ · 1 listed
| Feature | Chevrolet TraverseLT FWD | Jeep Grand CherokeeLaredo 2WD |
|---|---|---|
| Heated seats | std | — |
Interior1 differ · 1 listed
| Feature | Chevrolet TraverseLT FWD | Jeep Grand CherokeeLaredo 2WD |
|---|---|---|
| Heated steering wheel | std | — |
Exterior3 differ · 3 listed
| Feature | Chevrolet TraverseLT FWD | 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 |
Powertrain4 differ · 4 listed
| Feature | Chevrolet TraverseLT FWD | Jeep Grand CherokeeLaredo 2WD |
|---|---|---|
| FWD | std | — |
| 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 TraverseLT FWD | 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 Traverse
Top recalls
- high Seats 26V696000 · 4 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 TraverseLT FWD | Jeep Grand CherokeeLaredo 2WD | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $40,800 (base trim) | — (base trim) |
| Price range across trims | $40,800 – $55,400 7 trims | — 11 trims |
| Powertrains | GAS | PHEV, GAS |
| EPA configuration compared | Traverse FWD | Grand Cherokee 4xe |
| Combined mpg / MPGe | 22 | 23 |
| EPA annual fuel cost | $3,050 | $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 Traverse or the 2026 Jeep Grand Cherokee?
The Chevrolet Traverse wins clearly, 97.5 to 61.6, on tech & comfort, safety, performance. The Jeep Grand Cherokee is ahead on fuel & range. On WhichTrim's default weights the 2026 Chevrolet Traverse scores 97.5 and the 2026 Jeep Grand Cherokee 61.6. 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 Traverse or the 2026 Jeep Grand Cherokee?
2026 Chevrolet Traverse: 5 NHTSA stars, grade B, 2 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 Traverse and the 2026 Jeep Grand Cherokee?
Where the 2026 Chevrolet Traverse wins: it lists 21 standard driver-assist features against 9, lists more comfort and tech equipment (4 points against 1 on the press-kit count, standard = 1, optional = ½), and has drawn fewer owner complaints (29 against 59 filed with NHTSA). Where the 2026 Jeep Grand Cherokee answers: it costs $150 a year less to fuel on the EPA's estimate ($2,900 against $3,050) and is rated 23 combined against 22 (EPA mpg or MPGe). What they share: 5 NHTSA stars.