2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee vs Ford Edge
Ford Edge vs Jeep Grand Cherokee
If you are in the market for a midsize SUV, then you have heard of the 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee and the 2021 Ford Edge, as they are among the segment’s most favorable contenders. So the team at Fred Martin Chrysler Jeep Dodge RAM decided to put them in a head-to-head comparison. Read on to find out which midsize SUV will fit your lifestyle best.
2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee Power & Handling
The Jeep Grand Cherokee offers buyers four potent options. The standard engine is the award-winning Pentastar 3.6-liter V-6 delivering an impressive 295 horsepower and a towing capacity of 6,200 pounds. The 5.7-liter V-8 is up next with its dynamic 360 horsepower and a best-in-class towing capacity of 7,200 lbs. If you decide to go with the SRT edition, you will receive an impressive 6.4-liter V-8 rated for 475 horsepower and 470 lb.-ft. Of torque, and a 0 to 60 time of 4.8 seconds. Suppose you want the ultimate in domination, then the Trackhawk’s 6.2-liter supercharged V-8 engine with 707 horsepower and 645 lb.-ft. of torque is the Grand Cherokee for you. Trackhawk is the fast production SUV with a quarter-mile time of 11.6 seconds and a top speed of 180 mph.
2021 Ford Edge Power & Handling
The 2021 Ford Edge offers buyers one engine option, a 2.7-liter EcoBoost engine with 335 horsepower. Ford’s Auto Start-Stop Technology is available in the higher trim models. Front-wheel drive is standard on the Edge, an all-wheel-drive option. You have to move up to the premier trim models. The 2021 Ford Edge offers buyers a maximum towing capacity of 3500lbs, less than half of the Grand Cherokees capacity.
2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee Features & Design
The 21 Jeep Grand Cherokee’s interior offers buyers dignified Nappa leather seats, anodized gunmetal accents exotic, and open-pore wood trim. The Harman Kardon Premium Audio System includes an exceptional 19 high-performance surround-sound speakers and a bass-thumping 10-inch subwoofer. With 68.3 cubic feet of total storage space, the Grand Cherokee has room for everything. Even the base model comes loaded with standard features like an 8.4-inch Uconnect touchscreen with navigation, remote start, a power liftgate, heated front seats, and a heated steering wheel. The Grand Cherokee lights the way with its bright bi-xenon headlamps.
2021 Ford Edge Features & Design
The 2021 Ford Edge is a five-passenger SUV with decent passenger legroom. There are 39.2 cubic feet of luggage space. The Edge offers a 60/40 rear seat split, increasing the storage space to 73.4 cubic feet when you fold the rear seats down. You can gain heated leather seats in the higher models if you would like to upgrade.
Conclusion:
As you can see, both the Grand Cherokee and the Edge are capable SUVs, but the Grand Cherokee offers a higher tow rating, far more horsepower, and way more luxuries. If you would like to test drive the 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee, head down to Fred Martin Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram! Our sales staff will happily show you all the outstanding features. You can see all of our inventory on our website day or night!
