2017 Ford Explorer vs 2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee
Side-by-side EPA, NHTSA, and recall data. Winners highlighted in green when one car clearly leads.
- Best EPA combined MPG goes to the 2017 Ford Explorer at 22 MPG.
- Best highway MPG goes to the 2017 Ford Explorer at 27 MPG.
| Metric | Car 1 2017 Ford Explorer | Car 2 2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee |
|---|---|---|
Engine & efficiency | ||
| Cylinders | 4 | 6 |
| Displacement | 2.3L | 3.6L |
| Drive | Front-Wheel Drive | Rear-Wheel Drive |
| Fuel type | Regular Gasoline | Regular Gasoline |
EPA fuel economy | ||
| City MPG | 19 | 19 |
| Highway MPG | 27 | 26 |
| Combined MPG | 22 | 21 |
| Annual fuel cost (EPA) | $2,900 | $3,050 |
| CO2 tailpipe | 408g/mi | 414g/mi |
NHTSA safety ratings | ||
| Overall | Not rated | Not rated |
| Frontal crash | Not rated | Not rated |
| Side crash | Not rated | Not rated |
| Rollover | Not rated | Not rated |
| Stability control | Not rated | Not rated |
Recalls, complaints, investigations | ||
| Recalls (NHTSA) | 0 | 0 |
| Complaints filed | Not rated | Not rated |
| Open investigations | Not rated | Not rated |
Sources: US DOT NHTSA (api.nhtsa.gov) for safety ratings, recalls, and complaints. US EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov for engine, fuel economy, and emissions data. Both are free public datasets, updated by the federal agencies that own them.
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