The 2020 Jeep Grand Cherokee and 2020 Ford Explorer are two of the more popular SUVs in Langley, BC. These autos have many traits and features in common, but they differ when it comes to engine choices. Â
Utility vehicles are meant to be versatile. Their motors matter for power, towing, off-road driving, and dealing with bad weather. How do these 4x4s compare? The 2020 Jeep Grand Cherokee has four engine options, while the 2020 Ford Explorer has three. Here is a closer look at what each offers.Â
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2020 Jeep Grand Cherokee
Engines: 3.6L Pentastar V6, 5.7L HEMI V8, 6.4L SRT HEMI V8, and 6.2L Supercharged V8 Availability: 3.6L V6 available on nine trims, 5.7L V8 on seven, and 6.4L and 6.2L on one each. Max horsepower and torque: 707 and 645 lb.-ft (6.2L Supercharged V8) Max towing: 3,265 kg (5.7L HEMI V8)
2020 Ford Explorer
Engines: 2.3L EcoBoost I-4, 3.0L EcoBoost V6, and 3.3L Hybrid V6 Availability: Each engine available on four trims Max horsepower and torque: 400 and 415 lb.-ft (on 3.0L V6) Max towing: 2,540 kg (3.0L V6)
The Jeeps have more trim packages and engines. While the 2020 Grand Cherokee Trackhawk bills itself as the most powerful SUV ever (with 707 horsepower), the standard V6 and V8 provide best in class towing and plenty of muscle for daily work and recreational activities.Â
Even with its superior HP numbers, the 2020 Grand Cherokee does well in terms of fuel economy. Its 3.6L Pentastar V6 gets 9.6 L/100 km on the highway, which is an improvement over the 3.0L EcoBoost V6 from Ford (9.8 L/100 km on the highway).Â
If you would like to test drive the different 2020 Jeep Grand Cherokee engines to see which one is best for you, contact our Langley, BC dealership today.Â