2027 Chevrolet Suburban vs 2027 Jeep Grand Cherokee
The Jeep Grand Cherokee wins clearly, 100 to 77.1, on safety, fuel & range.
2027 Chevrolet Suburban
The 2027 Chevrolet Suburban is sold in the U.S. as a gas and diesel large SUV with 6 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version, the Suburban 2WD, is …
2027 Jeep Grand Cherokee
The 2027 Jeep Grand Cherokee is sold in the U.S. as a gas large SUV with 8 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version, the Grand Cherokee 2WD, is EPA-…
2027 Jeep Grand Cherokee
Clear winThe Jeep Grand Cherokee wins clearly, 100 to 77.1, on safety, fuel & range.
| Category · weight | 2027 Chevrolet Suburbanoverall 77.1 | 2027 Jeep Grand Cherokeeoverall 100 | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 75 | 100 | |||||||||
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 | 77.1 | 100 | |||||||||
Trim vs trim · 2 of 7 categories compared
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 2027 Jeep Grand Cherokee wins
- It lists 6 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).
What they share
- A Safety Signal of 100.
- 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) | $64,200 | — |
| Engine Basics | ||
| Aspiration | — | naturally aspirated |
| Cylinder count | — | 6 |
| Engine displacement | — | 3,604 cc |
| Engine type (full description) | — | 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, twintube 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 steering |
| 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
18 features · differences first, then sharedSafety6 differ · 6 listed
| Feature | Chevrolet SuburbanLS | Jeep Grand CherokeeLaredo 2WD |
|---|---|---|
| All-speed Traction Control | — | std |
| Brake Assist | — | std |
| Brakes: Electric boost, front 13.94 x 1.10 vented disc / rear 13.78 x 0.87 vented disc | — | std |
| Electronic Stability Control | — | std |
| Four-wheel Antilock Brakes | — | std |
| Parking Brake Type: Drum-in-hat | — | std |
Exterior2 differ · 2 listed
| Feature | Chevrolet SuburbanLS | Jeep Grand CherokeeLaredo 2WD |
|---|---|---|
| Tires: 245/70R17 Goodyear Fortera HL All-Season | — | std |
| Wheels: 17 x 8 Painted cast aluminum in Fine Silver | — | std |
Powertrain6 differ · 6 listed
| Feature | Chevrolet SuburbanLS | Jeep Grand CherokeeLaredo 2WD |
|---|---|---|
| Engine: 3.6-Liter Pentastar V-6 (Standard) | — | std |
| EPA Fuel Economy 19/26/22 mpg (city/hwy/combined) — 2WD and 4WD (V-6) | — | std |
| Rear Differential: Optional Electronic Limited Slip | — | opt |
| Transfer Case: MP3015C — Single-speed electronically shifted, Full-time active 4WD | — | opt |
| Transfer Case: MP3028C — Two-speed electronically shifted, 4x4 Low (Lock), Neutral; full-time active 4x4 | — | opt |
| Transmission: TorqueFlite 8HP70 Automatic, Eight-Speed Overdrive (Standard) | — | std |
Chassis3 differ · 3 listed
| Feature | Chevrolet SuburbanLS | Jeep Grand CherokeeLaredo 2WD |
|---|---|---|
| Front Suspension: Multi-link independent, coil springs, gas-charged twintube coilover shock absorbers, all-aluminum arms and knuckles | — | std |
| Rear Suspension: Multi-link, coil spring, twin tube shocks (including load leveling for towing), all-aluminum arms and knuckles | — | std |
| Steering: Electric rack-and-pinion | — | std |
Cargo1 differ · 1 listed
| Feature | Chevrolet SuburbanLS | Jeep Grand CherokeeLaredo 2WD |
|---|---|---|
| Max. Gross Trailer Weight: 6,200 lbs. — 2WD and 4WD | — | std |
Highlighted rows are where the two differ. Wording is the manufacturer's own.
Safety record
NHTSA recalls, complaints, NCAPChevrolet Suburban
Top recalls
No recalls on file.
Jeep Grand Cherokee
Top recalls
No recalls on file.
Ownership
EPA, manufacturer warranty| Chevrolet SuburbanLS | Jeep Grand CherokeeLaredo 2WD | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $64,200 (base trim) | — (base trim) |
| Price range across trims | $64,200 – $87,200 6 trims | — 10 trims |
| Powertrains | GAS, Diesel | GAS |
| EPA configuration compared | Suburban 2WD | Grand Cherokee 2WD |
| Combined mpg / MPGe | 23 | 23 |
| EPA annual fuel cost | $4,150 | $2,900 |
| EV range | — | — |
| Basic warranty | — | — |
| Powertrain warranty | — | — |
| Roadside assistance | — | — |
Common questions
Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kitsWhich is better, the 2027 Chevrolet Suburban or the 2027 Jeep Grand Cherokee?
The Jeep Grand Cherokee wins clearly, 100 to 77.1, on safety, fuel & range. On WhichTrim's default weights the 2027 Jeep Grand Cherokee scores 100 and the 2027 Chevrolet Suburban 77.1. 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 2027 Chevrolet Suburban or the 2027 Jeep Grand Cherokee?
2027 Chevrolet Suburban: no NHTSA rating yet, grade A, 0 recalls. 2027 Jeep Grand Cherokee: no NHTSA rating yet, grade A, 0 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 2027 Chevrolet Suburban and the 2027 Jeep Grand Cherokee?
Where the 2027 Jeep Grand Cherokee wins: it lists 6 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). What they share: a Safety Signal of 100 and 23 combined.