2021 Dodge Durango vs. 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee
19 MPG City/26 MPG Highway
EPA-Estimated Fuel Economy
19 MPG City/26 MPG Highway
Searching for a highly capable SUV that can keep up with every Apex-area adventure you embark on? Whether you want something that conquers roads, trails, or both with ease, you’re going to want to compare the 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee vs. Dodge Durango. You’re in for a next-level driving experience whether you select the Durango or Grand Cherokee, but when you compare them side-by-side, you’ll see some important differences come to light. Compare the Durango vs. Grand Cherokee with Hendrick Dodge Cary to find the right fit!
Jeep Grand Cherokee vs. Dodge Durango: Options
The 2021 Dodge Durango starts out over $2,000 cheaper than the 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee, so right out of the gate, budget-oriented shoppers will be impressed by Dodge’s top-performing SUV. Compare their pricing and trim options to decide for yourself which SUV better fits your price range:
2021 Dodge Durango Trims
- SXT: $32,570
- SXT Plus: $36,565
- GT: $36,670
- GT Plus: $40,670
- R/T: $45,920
- Citadel: $48,420
- SRT: $64,570
- SRT Hellcat: $80,995
2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee Trims
- Laredo E: $34,970
- Freedom: $37,410
- Laredo X: $38,715
- Limited: $41,195
- Limited X: $46,045
- 80th Anniversary: $43,485
- Trailhawk®: $46,395
- Overland: $47,735
- High Altitude: $50,680
- Summit: $54,085
- SRT®: $70,185
- Trackhawk®: $88,690
Jeep Grand Cherokee vs. Dodge Durango: Engines & Capabilities
Will you prefer the Durango or Grand Cherokee performance and capabilities? That depends on how demanding your Carrboro adventures will get. These SUVs share a base-level 3.6L V6 engine with an identical fuel economy rating, but the Dodge Durango has a much larger maximum towing capacity. So, if you’ve got a family camper or a boat you want to tow on the weekends, you’d do well to lean toward the 2021 Dodge Durango. Compare Jeep Grand Cherokee vs. Dodge Durango performance specs and options to find your right fit:
2021 Dodge Durango
- 3.6L Pentastar® V6 Engine (base engine)
- 5.7L HEMI® V8 Engine
- 6.4L HEMI® SRT V8 Engine
- Supercharged 6.2L HEMI® SRT V8 Engine
- 19 mpg city/26 mpg highway
- 8,700 pounds of towing capacity
2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee
- 3.6L V6 Engine (base engine)
- 6.4L V8 Engine
- 6.2L V8 Engine
- 19 mpg city/26 mpg highway
- 7,200 pounds of towing capacity
Durango or Grand Cherokee: Interior Space
If you need great versatility when it comes to seating and cargo space, the 2021 Dodge Durango is sure to impress. Like the Grand Cherokee, the Durango has a standard five-passenger capacity, but there’s an extra third row in the SXT Plus and GT Plus trims that can take seating up to seven—an option not offered in the Grand Cherokee, unless you consider the separate (and pricier) Grand Cherokee L SUV. Additionally, the Dodge Durango provides more cargo space for your gear and equipment during Chapel Hill adventures:
2021 Dodge Durango
- Front/Rear Headroom: 39.9 inches/39.8 inches
- Front/Rear Legroom: 40.3 inches/38.6 inches
- Front/Rear Shoulder Room: 58.5 inches/57.7 inches
- Front/Rear Hiproom: 57 inches/55.5 inches
- Seating Capacity: 5 (7 optional)
- Passenger Volume: 106 cubic feet
- Max Cargo Space: 85.1 cubic feet
2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee
- Front/Rear Headroom: 39.9 inches/39.2 inches
- Front/Rear Legroom: 40.3 inches/38.6 inches
- Front/Rear Shoulder Room: 58.7 inches/58 inches
- Front/Rear Hiproom: 57 inches/56.2 inches
- Seating Capacity: 5
- Passenger Volume: 105 cubic feet
- Max Cargo Space: 68.3 cubic feet
Experience the Dodge Difference at Hendrick Dodge Cary
The Jeep Grand Cherokee is an undoubtedly impressive vehicle, but the Dodge Durango simply offers more to drivers at a lower price point. If you would like to experience the Dodge difference in action, contact us at your convenience to arrange a test drive in Cary. Prefer to continue your research before moving forward? Take a look at our 2021 Durango vs. 2021 Ford Explorer comparison to see how it fares against another key competitor.
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