Head-to-head
2026 Hyundai Palisade vs 2026 Jeep Grand Cherokee
The Hyundai Palisade wins clearly, 95.8 to 55.1, 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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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…
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Verdict · default weights
2026 Hyundai Palisade
Clear winThe Hyundai Palisade wins clearly, 95.8 to 55.1, on tech & comfort, safety, fuel & range. The Jeep Grand Cherokee is ahead on performance.
Tech & comfort 2026 Hyundai Palisade leads by 97.4
Safety 2026 Hyundai Palisade leads by 34.6
Fuel & range 2026 Hyundai Palisade leads by 32.7
| Category · weight | 2026 Hyundai Palisadeoverall 95.8 | 2026 Jeep Grand Cherokeeoverall 55.1 | |||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pricenot compared | No data | No data | |||||||||||||||
| Fuel & rangew 3 | 100 | 67.3 | |||||||||||||||
EPA annual fuel cost and combined mpg / MPGe; EV range when both are electric. | |||||||||||||||||
| Safetyw 4 | 86.6 | 52 | |||||||||||||||
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 & cargow 2 | 100 | 76.8 | |||||||||||||||
Seats, cargo volume behind the 1st and 2nd rows, rear legroom. | |||||||||||||||||
| Performancew 2 | 97.5 | 100 | |||||||||||||||
Horsepower, torque and horsepower per ton. | |||||||||||||||||
| Tech & comfortw 3 | 100 | 2.6 | |||||||||||||||
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 | 95.8 | 55.1 | |||||||||||||||
Trim vs trim · 5 of 7 categories compared
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.
Where the gap is
the biggest differences, from the scorecard's own numbersWhere the 2026 Hyundai Palisade wins
- It lists 37 standard driver-assist features against 9.
- It lists more comfort and tech equipment (38 points against 1 on the press-kit count, standard = 1, optional = ½).
- It costs $950 a year less to fuel on the EPA's estimate ($1,950 against $2,900).
Where the 2026 Jeep Grand Cherokee answers
- It has drawn fewer owner complaints (59 against 136 filed with NHTSA).
- It carries 138 hp per ton against 130.
What they share
- 5 NHTSA stars.
- 260 lb-ft.
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
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, 60-degree V-type, liquid-cooled |
| 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 | 3.45:1 |
| Transmission speeds | 8 | 8 |
| Transmission type | automatic | automatic |
| 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 | 77.5 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 front suspension, coil springs, gas-charged, twin-tube coilover shock absorbers, all-aluminum arms and knuckles |
| Rear suspension type | Multi-link Independent, separated spring & shocks | Multi-link rear suspension, coil spring, twin tube shocks, all-aluminum arms and knuckles |
| 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 | 38 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
115 features · differences first, then sharedSafety41 differ · 44 listed
| Feature | Hyundai PalisadeSE FWD | Jeep Grand CherokeeLaredo 2WD |
|---|---|---|
| Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist with Car/Ped/Cyclist Detection & JT/DO | std | — |
| Smart Cruise Control 2 (w/ Emergency Stop) | 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 | — |
| Highway Driving Assist – HDA I | 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 | — |
| 2x LATCH anchors & 3 tethers (for bench seat) in 2nd row; 2x LATCH & 3 tethers for 3rd row | 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 | — |
| Active Driving Assist (hands-free, optional) | — | opt |
| Active Lane Management | — | std |
| Automatic Emergency Braking | — | std |
| Blind-Spot Collision Warning (Outside mirrors) | 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 | — |
| High Beam Assist | std | — |
| Hillstart Assist Control (HAC) | std | — |
| Intelligent Speed Limit Assist (ISLA) | std | — |
| Parking Brake Type: Drum-in-hat | — | std |
| Rear child safety locks | std | — |
| Rear Occupant Alert (door-logic system) | std | — |
| Rear Park Assist | — | std |
| Seatbelt Pre-Tensioners and Load Limiters for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd row outboard seats | std | — |
| Side air curtains (front and rear passengers) with rollover sensors (2) | 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 |
Infotainment15 differ · 15 listed
| Feature | Hyundai PalisadeSE FWD | Jeep Grand CherokeeLaredo 2WD |
|---|---|---|
| Wifi Hotspot | std | — |
| 10.25-inch passenger infotainment display (optional, class-exclusive) | — | opt |
| 12.3-inch infotainment system | std | — |
| Alexa Built-in Voice Assistant | std | — |
| Bluelink® Connected Car System | std | — |
| Dynamic Voice Recognition | std | — |
| Fam Cam rear-facing camera (optional) | — | opt |
| High Power USB-Cs: Two 1st row (2x USB-C Power) + Two 2nd row + Two 3rd row | std | — |
| In-Car Payment / Digital Features & Services | std | — |
| Multiple Device Connection (up to two devices) | std | — |
| Over-the-Air (OTA) software updates | std | — |
| Panoramic curved dual 12.3-in displays | std | — |
| Passenger Talk In-car intercom | std | — |
| Rear Seat Quiet Mode | std | — |
| SiriusXM / HD Radio | std | — |
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 | — |
| Power window lock-out button | std | — |
| Remote release Hood | std | — |
| 12-volt outlet – 2 total: 1 Fr, 1 cargo | std | — |
| Power windows with safety front auto-down/up | std | — |
Climate2 differ · 2 listed
| Feature | Hyundai PalisadeSE FWD | Jeep Grand CherokeeLaredo 2WD |
|---|---|---|
| 3-Zone automatic climate control w/auto defog | std | — |
| PTC Heater | std | — |
Seating7 differ · 7 listed
| Feature | Hyundai PalisadeSE FWD | Jeep Grand CherokeeLaredo 2WD |
|---|---|---|
| 2nd Row – 60/40 split fold-flat seats with recline & adjustable head restraints | 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 | — |
| One-touch 2nd row seat slide for 3rd row access | std | — |
| Seating materials – Cloth | std | — |
| Tilting Walk-In Feature | std | — |
Interior10 differ · 10 listed
| Feature | Hyundai PalisadeSE FWD | Jeep Grand CherokeeLaredo 2WD |
|---|---|---|
| 4.2" Color multi-information display | std | — |
| Dashboard – Slush-molding | std | — |
| Dashboard – Wrapped, artificial leather | std | — |
| Door handles – Metal Paint | std | — |
| Front seat seatback pockets | std | — |
| Upper door panels / console armrest – Premium Soft Touch | std | — |
| Sunvisor – W/ illumination | std | — |
| Headliner/Pillar – Cloth | std | — |
| Sunvisor – W/ sliding function | std | — |
| Door storage pockets – Front and rear | std | — |
Exterior19 differ · 19 listed
| Feature | Hyundai PalisadeSE FWD | Jeep Grand CherokeeLaredo 2WD |
|---|---|---|
| LED headlights (Projector) | std | — |
| 17-inch Painted cast aluminum wheels in Fine Silver (Laredo) | — | std |
| 18-inch wheels (new, standard on base Laredo) | — | std |
| Acoustic side glass – Front | std | — |
| Acoustic windshield | std | — |
| Door handle welcome lights | std | — |
| LED center positioning light | std | — |
| LED daytime running lights | std | — |
| LED rear combination lamps/taillights | std | — |
| Outside mirrors – Heated | std | — |
| Seven-slot grille (updated design) | — | std |
| Shark-fin roof antenna | 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 | — |
Powertrain6 differ · 6 listed
| Feature | Hyundai PalisadeSE 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 |
| Drive Mode Select (Eco, Sport, & My Drive) – Dash-mounted button + toggle switch | std | — |
| Electronic Limited Slip Differential (rear axle, optional) | — | opt |
| Shift-by-Wire w/paddle shifters | std | — |
| TorqueFlite 8HP70 8-Speed Automatic Transmission | — | std |
Chassis1 differ · 1 listed
| Feature | Hyundai PalisadeSE FWD | Jeep Grand CherokeeLaredo 2WD |
|---|---|---|
| Rear suspension – Self-Leveling suspension | std | — |
Cargo5 differ · 5 listed
| Feature | Hyundai PalisadeSE FWD | Jeep Grand CherokeeLaredo 2WD |
|---|---|---|
| Tow Hitch | opt | — |
| TOW mode – Dash-mounted button | std | — |
| Cargo – Underfloor storage compartment | std | — |
| Trailer Towing: Max 6,200 lbs (2WD/4WD, axle ratio 3.45) | — | std |
| Trailering Package (trailer prewire, HD engine/trans coolers, sway control) | std | — |
Highlighted rows are where the two differ. Wording is the manufacturer's own.
Safety record
NHTSA recalls, complaints, NCAPHyundai Palisade
Safety Signal 83 B
NHTSA overall ★★★★★
Frontal / side / rollover ★★★★☆ / ★★★★★ / ★★★★☆
Recalls 3
Owner complaints 136 · 4 crashes · 0 fires
Most complained about Seats (50), Electrical System (34), Forward Collision Avoidance (19)
Top recalls
- high Seats 26V160000 · 61,307 vehicles
- moderate Seat Belts 26V169000 · 46,787 vehicles
- moderate Electrical System 26V047000 · 41,651 vehicles
Jeep Grand Cherokee
Safety Signal 64 D
NHTSA overall ★★★★★
Frontal / side / rollover ★★★★★ / ★★★★★ / ★★★★☆
Recalls 6 · 1 critical
Owner complaints 59 · 0 crashes · 0 fires
Most complained about Engine (42), Power Train (20), Electrical System (10)
Park-outside advisory — open NHTSA recall with a consumer advisory.
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| 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 | $1,950 | $2,900 |
| 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, 95.8 to 55.1, on tech & comfort, safety, fuel & range. The Jeep Grand Cherokee is ahead on performance. On WhichTrim's default weights the 2026 Hyundai Palisade scores 95.8 and the 2026 Jeep Grand Cherokee 55.1. 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 B, 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 Hyundai Palisade and the 2026 Jeep Grand Cherokee?
Where the 2026 Hyundai Palisade wins: it lists 37 standard driver-assist features against 9, lists more comfort and tech equipment (38 points against 1 on the press-kit count, standard = 1, optional = ½), and costs $950 a year less to fuel on the EPA's estimate ($1,950 against $2,900). Where the 2026 Jeep Grand Cherokee answers: it has drawn fewer owner complaints (59 against 136 filed with NHTSA) and carries 138 hp per ton against 130. What they share: 5 NHTSA stars and 260 lb-ft.