2027 head-to-head · Midsize & Large SUV
2027 Ford Explorer vs Jeep Grand Cherokee
MPG, range and what each one really costs you to fuel, from official EPA ratings and recalculated with your own gas and electricity prices.
On fuel costs these two are nearly tied. Driving 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, the most efficient 2027 Ford Explorer (23 MPG) costs about $2,022 a year to fuel and the 2027 Jeep Grand Cherokee (23 MPG) about $2,022.
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Fuel cost over 10 years
- Ford Explorer
- Jeep Grand Cherokee
Side by side
| Ford Explorer | Jeep Grand Cherokee | |
|---|---|---|
| $2,022 | Your annual fuel cost | $2,022 |
| 23 MPG | Combined efficiency | 23 MPG |
| 20 MPG | City | 21 MPG |
| 28 MPG | Highway | 26 MPG |
| 380 g/mi | Tailpipe CO₂ (g/mi) | 394 g/mi |
| 5/10 | EPA fuel economy score | 5/10 |
| 5/10 | EPA greenhouse gas score | 5/10 |
| Gas | Powertrain | Gas |
| Regular gasoline | Fuel | Regular gasoline |
| 2.3L 4-cyl turbo | Engine / motor | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo |
| 10-speed automatic | Transmission | 8-speed automatic |
| RWD | Drivetrain | RWD |
✓ marks the better value. EPA scores run 1–10 (10 is best). Volumes come from the EPA interior volume index and aren't published for every body style.
Ford Explorer vs Jeep Grand Cherokee across model years
- Ford Explorer
- Jeep Grand Cherokee
Annual fuel cost of the most efficient configuration of each model year, at your prices. Click a point to open that year.
How they differ
Among 58 2027 midsize & large SUVs, the Ford Explorer ranks 19th and the Jeep Grand Cherokee 20th for lowest fuel cost.
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to fuel the 2027 Ford Explorer vs. the Jeep Grand Cherokee per year?
At 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, about $2,022 for the Ford Explorer and $2,022 for the Jeep Grand Cherokee.
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