Head-to-head
2026 Hyundai Palisade vs 2026 Jeep Grand Cherokee
The Hyundai Palisade wins clearly, 94.8 to 55.3, on tech & comfort, safety, fuel & range. The Jeep Grand Cherokee is ahead on performance.
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2026 Hyundai Palisade
The 2026 Hyundai Palisade is sold in the U.S. as a hybrid and gas large SUV with 6 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version, the Palisade Hybrid FWD…
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F2026 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…
Verdict · default weights
2026 Hyundai Palisade
Clear winThe Hyundai Palisade wins clearly, 94.8 to 55.3, on tech & comfort, safety, fuel & range. The Jeep Grand Cherokee is ahead on performance.
Tech & comfort2026 Hyundai Palisade leads by 92.3
Safety2026 Hyundai Palisade leads by 34.7
Fuel & range2026 Hyundai Palisade leads by 31.8
| Category · weight | 2026 Hyundai Palisadeoverall 94.8 | 2026 Jeep Grand Cherokeeoverall 55.3 |
|---|---|---|
| Pricew 4 | no data | no data |
| Fuel & rangew 3 | 100 | 68.2 |
| Safetyw 4 | 83 | 48.3 |
| Space & cargow 2 | 100 | 76.8 |
| Performancew 2 | 97.5 | 100 |
| Tech & comfortw 3 | 100 | 7.7 |
| Warrantyw 2 | no data | no data |
| Overall | 94.8 | 55.3 |
Jeep Grand Cherokee: open park-outside / do-not-drive advisory (−25)
Hyundai Palisade: base trim SE FWD · Jeep Grand Cherokee: base trim Laredo 2WD. Pick a trim in the tool to compare any other trim.
Change what matters to you →Scores are 0–100 per category from the data on this page. The weights are yours to set.
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Specifications side by side
54 specs · manufacturer press kits| Spec | Hyundai PalisadeSE FWD | Jeep Grand CherokeeLaredo 2WD |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | ||
| Base MSRP (excludes destination) | $39,435 | — |
| Engine Basics | ||
| Aspiration | naturally aspirated | naturally aspirated |
| Cylinder count | 6 | 6 |
| Engine displacement | 3,470 cc | 3,604 cc |
| Engine type (full description) | 3.5L MPI + GDI DOHC 24-Valve V-Type 6-cylinder | 3.6-liter Pentastar V-6 |
| Fuel injection system | gdi mpi | Sequential, multiport, electronic, returnless |
| Valve configuration | DOHC 24-Valve | DOHC |
| Engine Output | ||
| Horsepower | 287 hp | 293 hp |
| Torque | 260 lb-ft | 260 lb-ft |
| Fuel Economy | ||
| MPG (city) | 19 mpg | 19 mpg |
| MPG (combined) | 21 mpg | 22 mpg |
| MPG (highway) | 25 mpg | 26 mpg |
| Transmission | ||
| Final drive ratio | 3.510 | — |
| Transmission speeds | 8 | 8 |
| Transmission type | automatic | automatic hybrid |
| Dimensions Exterior | ||
| Ground clearance | 7.4 in | 8.4 in |
| Overall height | 69.5 in | 70.8 in |
| Overall length | 199 in | 194 in |
| Overall width | 78 in | 84.6 in |
| Wheelbase | 117 in | 117 in |
| Cargo | ||
| Cargo volume behind 1st row | 86.7 cu-ft | 70.8 cu-ft |
| Cargo volume behind 2nd row | 46.3 cu-ft | 37.7 cu-ft |
| Cargo volume behind 3rd row | 19.1 cu-ft | — |
| Total interior volume | 181 cu-ft | 145 cu-ft |
| Seating | ||
| Passenger seating capacity | 8 | 5 |
| Headroom | ||
| Front headroom | 41.5 in | 39.9 in |
| Second-row headroom | 40.7 in | 39.4 in |
| Third-row headroom | 37.8 in | — |
| Legroom | ||
| Front legroom | 44.2 in | 41.3 in |
| Second-row legroom | 43 in | 38.2 in |
| Third-row legroom | 32.1 in | — |
| Weights | ||
| Curb weight (maximum) | 4,575 lbs | 4,238 lbs |
| Curb weight (minimum) | 4,420 lbs | 4,238 lbs |
| Gross vehicle weight rating | 6,327 lbs | 6,050 lbs |
| Payload capacity | — | 1,280 lbs |
| Suspension | ||
| Front suspension type | MacPherson strut with coil springs | Multi-link independent |
| Rear suspension type | Multi-link Independent, separated spring & shocks | Multi-link |
| Steering | ||
| Steering type | Motor Driven Power Steering (MDPS) Rack and pinion, column-mounted | Electric rack-and-pinion |
| Turning radius (curb-to-curb) | 39.2 ft | 19 ft |
| Brakes | ||
| Front brake diameter | 345 mm | 354 mm |
| Front brake type | ventilated disc | vented disc |
| Parking brake type | epb | Drum-in-hat |
| Rear brake diameter | 325 mm | 350 mm |
| Rear brake type | solid disc | vented disc |
| Wheels | ||
| Wheel diameter | 18 in | 17 in |
| Wheel material | forged alloy | Painted cast aluminum |
| Wheel width | 8 in | 8 in |
| Tires | ||
| Tire size | 235/65 R18 106H | 245/70R17 |
| Fuel System | ||
| Fuel tank capacity | 19 gal | 23 gal |
| Minimum recommended octane | 87 | 87 |
| Connected Services | ||
| Connected services brand | Bluelink+ | — |
| Shoulder Room | ||
| Front shoulder room | 61.4 in | 59.2 in |
| Second-row shoulder room | 61 in | 58 in |
| Third-row shoulder room | 55.6 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
136 features · differences first, then sharedSafety41 differ · 44 listed
| Feature | Hyundai PalisadeSE FWD | Jeep Grand CherokeeLaredo 2WD |
|---|---|---|
| Blind-Spot Collision Warning | std | — |
| Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist with Car/Ped/Cyclist Detection & JT/DO | std | — |
| Smart Cruise Control 2 (w/ Emergency Stop) | std | — |
| Automatic Emergency Braking | — | std |
| Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist with Car/Ped/Cyclist Detection & JT/DO | std | — |
| Lane Keeping Assist, Lane Following Assist 2 | std | — |
| Rear Cross-Traffic Collision-Avoidance Assist | std | — |
| Driver and front passenger airbag (2) | std | — |
| Front (2) and 2nd row (2) side impact airbags | std | — |
| Front center airbag (1) | std | — |
| Lane Keeping Assist, Lane Following Assist 2 | std | — |
| Navigation-based Smart Cruise Control w/ Stop & Go & Curve Control | std | — |
| Rear view monitor with parking guidance | std | — |
| Side air curtains (front and rear passengers) with rollover sensors (2) | std | — |
| Driver Attention Warning | std | — |
| Front (2) and 2nd row (2) side impact airbags | std | — |
| Parking Distance Warning – Forward and Reverse | std | — |
| Parking Distance Warning – Forward and Reverse | std | — |
| Safe Exit Assist w/ rear door indicator | std | — |
| Trailer Sway Control | std | — |
| 2x LATCH anchors & 3 tethers (for bench seat) in 2nd row; 2x LATCH & 3 tethers for 3rd row | std | — |
| Active Driving Assist (hands-free highway driving) | — | opt |
| Active Lane Management | — | std |
| Blind-spot Monitoring and Rear Cross Path detection | — | std |
| Brake Assist | — | std |
| Driver Knee Airbag (1) | std | — |
| Electronic parking brake with Auto Vehicle Hold | std | — |
| Forward Attention Warning | std | — |
| Haptic Feedback | std | — |
| High Beam Assist | std | — |
| Highway Driving Assist – HDA I | std | — |
| Hillstart Assist Control (HAC) | std | — |
| Intelligent Speed Limit Assist (ISLA) | std | — |
| Occupant classification system (OCS) – seat weight sensor and seat track sensor | std | — |
| Rear Occupant Alert (door-logic system) | std | — |
| Rear Park Assist | — | std |
| Side air curtains (front and rear passengers) with rollover sensors (2) | std | — |
| Vehicle stability management | std | — |
| Vehicle Stability Management | std | — |
| Immobilizer | std | — |
| Tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) with individual tire indicator | std | — |
| All-speed Traction Control | std | std |
| Electronic Stability Control | std | std |
| Four-wheel Antilock Brakes | std | std |
Infotainment14 differ · 14 listed
| Feature | Hyundai PalisadeSE FWD | Jeep Grand CherokeeLaredo 2WD |
|---|---|---|
| Wifi Hotspot | std | — |
| Bluetooth® hands-free w/ wireless audio streaming | std | — |
| 10.25-inch front passenger display | — | opt |
| 12.3-inch infotainment system | std | — |
| Audio controls (Volume up/down, Seek up/down, Mode) | std | — |
| Bluelink® Connected Car System | std | — |
| Dynamic Voice Recognition | std | — |
| High Power USB-Cs: Two 1st row (2x USB-C Power) + Two 2nd row + Two 3rd row | std | — |
| Multiple Device Connection (up to two devices) | std | — |
| Over-the-Air (OTA) software updates | std | — |
| Paddle Shifters | std | — |
| Passenger Talk In-car intercom | std | — |
| Rear Seat Quiet Mode | std | — |
| Rear-facing Fam Cam (rear passenger camera) | — | opt |
Convenience6 differ · 6 listed
| Feature | Hyundai PalisadeSE FWD | Jeep Grand CherokeeLaredo 2WD |
|---|---|---|
| Proximity key entry with push button start | std | — |
| Remote engine start (on key fob) | std | — |
| Proximity w/ detachable valet key (2) | std | — |
| Remote release – Hood | std | — |
| 12-volt outlet – 2 total: 1 Fr, 1 cargo | std | — |
| Power windows with safety front auto-down/up | std | — |
Climate3 differ · 3 listed
| Feature | Hyundai PalisadeSE FWD | Jeep Grand CherokeeLaredo 2WD |
|---|---|---|
| 3-Zone automatic climate control w/auto defog | std | — |
| 2nd and 3rd row air vents | std | — |
| PTC Heater | std | — |
Seating12 differ · 12 listed
| Feature | Hyundai PalisadeSE FWD | Jeep Grand CherokeeLaredo 2WD |
|---|---|---|
| 2nd Row – 60/40 split fold-flat seats with recline & adjustable head restraints | std | — |
| Heated seats | — | std |
| 6-way adjustable driver's seat | std | — |
| 3rd row 60/40 split-fold seats with ingress/egress handles | std | — |
| 6-way adjustable passenger seat | std | — |
| Bench Seating (2nd row) | std | — |
| Materials – Cloth | std | — |
| One-touch 2nd row seat slide for 3rd row access | std | — |
| Optional 60/40 second-row bench seat (Grand Cherokee L) | — | opt |
| Seating Capacity 8-passenger (SE) / 7-passenger (all others) | std | — |
| Sliding 2nd-row seats with electric cargo area releases | std | — |
| Tilting Walk-In Feature | std | — |
Interior16 differ · 16 listed
| Feature | Hyundai PalisadeSE FWD | Jeep Grand CherokeeLaredo 2WD |
|---|---|---|
| Heated steering wheel | — | std |
| 4.2" Color multi-information display | std | — |
| All-Weather Floormats/Liners | opt | — |
| Dashboard – Slush-molding | std | — |
| Dashboard – Wrapped, artificial leather | std | — |
| Door handles – Metal Paint | std | — |
| Front center console – Fixed armrest storage with tray | std | — |
| Glove compartment with damper and illumination | std | — |
| Leather-wrapped steering wheel | std | — |
| LED interior cabin lights | std | — |
| Storage tray – Center stack / center console | std | — |
| Upper door panels / console armrest – Premium Soft Touch | std | — |
| Sunvisor – W/ illumination | std | — |
| Headliner/Pillar – Cloth | std | — |
| Sunvisor – Dual vanity mirror with cover, W/ sliding function, W/ illumination | std | — |
| Door storage pockets – Front and rear | std | — |
Exterior21 differ · 21 listed
| Feature | Hyundai PalisadeSE FWD | Jeep Grand CherokeeLaredo 2WD |
|---|---|---|
| LED headlights (Projector) | std | — |
| 18 X 8.0J Alloys / 235/65 R18 106H | std | — |
| 18-inch wheels (new on base Laredo) | — | std |
| Acoustic side glass – Front | std | — |
| Acoustic windshield | std | — |
| Black Side sills | std | — |
| Door handle welcome lights | std | — |
| Grille – Black + Silver Accents | std | — |
| Heated outside mirrors | std | — |
| Hood insulator | std | — |
| LED center positioning light | std | — |
| LED daytime running lights | std | — |
| LED rear combination lamps/taillights | std | — |
| Roof antenna, shark-fin | std | — |
| Automatic headlights | std | — |
| Privacy glass – Rear/quarter/back glass | std | — |
| Rear window defroster with timer | std | — |
| Solar front glass – Front door, windshield | std | — |
| Compact Spare Tire / T155/90R18 | std | — |
| LED Roof-mounted center high-mount wide stop lamp | std | — |
| Rear spoiler – Wide Integrated with CHMSL, bodycolor | std | — |
Powertrain10 differ · 10 listed
| Feature | Hyundai PalisadeSE FWD | Jeep Grand CherokeeLaredo 2WD |
|---|---|---|
| 4x4 / 4WD system (optional) | — | opt |
| Drive Configuration – FWD | std | — |
| 3.6-liter Pentastar V-6 Engine (293 hp, 260 lb-ft) | — | std |
| 8-speed automatic transmission (A8LF1) | std | — |
| AWD Lock indicator | opt | — |
| Drive Mode Select (Eco, Sport, & My Drive) – Dash-mounted button + toggle switch | std | — |
| Electronic Limited Slip Differential (rear, optional) | — | opt |
| Idle Stop & Go | std | — |
| Shift-by-Wire w/paddle shifters | std | — |
| TorqueFlite 8HP70 8-speed automatic transmission | — | std |
Chassis4 differ · 4 listed
| Feature | Hyundai PalisadeSE FWD | Jeep Grand CherokeeLaredo 2WD |
|---|---|---|
| Front suspension – MacPherson strut with coil springs | std | — |
| Motor Driven Power Steering (MDPS) Rack and pinion steering, column-mounted | std | — |
| Rear suspension – Multi-link Independent, separated spring & shocks | std | — |
| Rear suspension – Self-Leveling suspension | std | — |
Cargo6 differ · 6 listed
| Feature | Hyundai PalisadeSE FWD | Jeep Grand CherokeeLaredo 2WD |
|---|---|---|
| Tow Hitch | opt | — |
| TOW mode – Dash-mounted button | std | — |
| Cargo – Underfloor storage compartment | std | — |
| Max. Gross Trailer Weight 6,200 lbs. | — | std |
| Roof cross bars | opt | — |
| Trailering Package (trailer prewire, HD engine/trans coolers, sway control) | std | — |
Highlighted rows are where the two differ. Wording is the manufacturer's own.
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Safety record
NHTSA recalls, complaints, NCAPHyundai Palisade
Safety Signal78 C
NHTSA overall★★★★★
Frontal / side / rollover★★★★☆ / ★★★★★ / ★★★★☆
Recalls3
Owner complaints114 · 2 crashes · 0 fires
Most complained aboutSeats (47), Electrical System (28), Forward Collision Avoidance (17)
Top recalls
- highSeat Belts26V169000 · 46,787 vehicles
- highElectrical System26V047000 · 41,651 vehicles
- moderateSeats26V160000 · 61,307 vehicles
Jeep Grand Cherokee
Safety Signal55 F
NHTSA overall★★★★★
Frontal / side / rollover★★★★★ / ★★★★★ / ★★★★☆
Recalls6 · 1 critical
Owner complaints34 · 0 crashes · 0 fires
Most complained aboutEngine (24), Power Train (11), Unspecified (5)
Park-outside advisory — open NHTSA recall with a consumer advisory.
Top recalls
- criticalElectrical System25V741000 · 320,068 vehicles
- highTires26V559000 · 201,976 vehicles
- highVisibility26V529000 · 81 vehicles
- highElectrical System25V576000 · 91,787 vehicles
- minorBack Over Prevention26V531000 · 844,027 vehicles
- minorAir Bags26V328000 · 419,035 vehicles
Ownership
EPA, manufacturer warranty| Hyundai PalisadeSE FWD | Jeep Grand CherokeeLaredo 2WD | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $39,435 (base trim) | — (base trim) |
| Price range across trims | $39,435 – $58,780 21 trims | — 11 trims |
| Powertrains | HEV, GAS | PHEV, GAS |
| EPA configuration compared | Palisade Hybrid FWD Blue | Grand Cherokee 4xe |
| Combined mpg / MPGe | 34 | 23 |
| EPA annual fuel cost | $1,850 | $2,700 |
| EV range | — | — |
| Basic warranty | — | — |
| Powertrain warranty | — | — |
| Roadside assistance | — | — |
Common questions
Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kitsWhich is better, the 2026 Hyundai Palisade or the 2026 Jeep Grand Cherokee?
The Hyundai Palisade wins clearly, 94.8 to 55.3, on tech & comfort, safety, fuel & range. The Jeep Grand Cherokee is ahead on performance. On WhichTrim's default weights the 2026 Hyundai Palisade scores 94.8 and the 2026 Jeep Grand Cherokee 55.3. 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 Hyundai Palisade or the 2026 Jeep Grand Cherokee?
2026 Hyundai Palisade: 5 NHTSA stars, grade C, 3 recalls. 2026 Jeep Grand Cherokee: 5 NHTSA stars, grade F, 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 differences between the 2026 Hyundai Palisade and the 2026 Jeep Grand Cherokee?
This page puts 54 specifications and 136 equipment items side by side, with the better value marked on every row where the direction is unambiguous and the differences listed before the things both cars share.