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Jeep Grand Cherokee
2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee
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$32,370
Starting Price (MSRP)
7.4
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Volkswagen Touareg
2017 Volkswagen Touareg
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$49,495
Starting Price (MSRP)
N/A
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Overview

Engine
3.6-liter V6 Gas
Engine
3.6-liter V6 Gas
Transmission
8-Speed Automatic
Transmission
8-Speed Automatic
Drivetrain
Rear-Wheel Drive
Drivetrain
All-Wheel Drive
Fuel Economy
City: 19 MPG
Hwy: 26 MPG
Fuel Economy
City: 17 MPG
Hwy: 23 MPG
Fuel Tank Capacity
24.6 gallons
Fuel Tank Capacity
26.4 gallons
Seating Capacity
5 seater
Seating Capacity
5 seater

Photos

Jeep Grand Cherokee
2017-2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee Driving Back View
2017-2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee Dashboard
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Volkswagen Touareg
2015-2017 Volkswagen Touareg Rear View
2015-2017 Volkswagen Touareg Interior Front View
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Performance Specs

Engine and Transmission

Engine
3.6-liter V6 Gas
3.6-liter V6 Gas
Horsepower
293 hp @ 6400 rpm
280 hp @ 6200 rpm
Torque
260 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm
266 lb-ft @ 2500 rpm
Transmission
8-Speed Automatic
8-Speed Automatic
Drivetrain
Rear-Wheel Drive
All-Wheel Drive

Steering

Steering Type
Rack-Pinion
Rack-Pinion
Turning Diameter
37.1 ft
39 ft

Wheels

Wheels Type
Aluminum Wheels
N/A
Front Wheel Size
18" x 8"
18" x 8"
Rear Wheel Size
18" x 8"
18" x 8"

Suspension

Front Suspension
Short And Long Arm
N/A
Rear Suspension
Multi-Link
N/A

Tires

Front Tire
P265/60R18
P255/55HR18
Rear Tire
P265/60R18
P255/55HR18
Spare Tire
Compact
Compact

Fuel and MPG

Fuel Economy

Combined
21 MPG
19 MPG
City
19 MPG
17 MPG
Highway
26 MPG
23 MPG

Emissions

CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year
8.4 Tons/yr
9.2 Tons/yr

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity
24.6 gallons
26.4 gallons
Cruising Range City
467.4 miles
448.8 miles
Cruising Range Highway
639.6 miles
607.2 miles

Dimensions and Measurement

Exterior Dimensions

Length
189.8 in
N/A
Height
69.3 in
68.2 in
Max Width
76.5 in
76.4 in
Front Width
63.9 in
65.2 in
Rear Width
64.1 in
66 in
Wheelbase
114.8 in
113.9 in
Ground Clearance
8.6 in
N/A

Interior Space

Seating Capacity
5 seater
5 seater
Front Seat Leg Room
40.3 in
41.4 in
Front Seat Headroom
39.9 in
39.6 in
Front Seat Shoulder Room
58.7 in
59.8 in
Front Seat Hip Room
57 in
N/A
Rear Seat Leg Room
38.6 in
36.7 in
Rear Seat Headroom
39.2 in
38.9 in
Rear Seat Shoulder Room
58 in
56.7 in
Rear Seat Hip Room
56.2 in
N/A

Weight and Towing

Curb Weight
4,513 lbs
N/A
Maximum Towing Capacity
3,500 lbs
7,716 lbs

Cargo Space

Cargo Volume to Seat 1
68.3 ft³
64 ft³
Cargo Volume to Seat 2
36.3 ft³
32.1 ft³
Cargo Volume to Seat 3
36.3 ft³
32.1 ft³

Colors and Materials

Standard Exterior Colors

Bright White Clearcoat
  • Black Oak Brown Metallic
  • Canyon Gray Metallic
  • Deep Black Pearl
  • Deep Red Metallic
  • Moonlight Blue Pearl
  • Pure White
  • Reef Blue Metallic
  • Reflex Silver Metallic
  • Sand Gold Metallic

Optional Exterior Colors

  • Billet Silver Metallic Clearcoat
  • Diamond Black Crystal Pearlcoat
  • Granite Crystal Metallic Clearcoat
  • Sting-Gray Clearcoat
  • Velvet Red Pearlcoat
N/A

Standard Interior Materials

N/A
  • Black Anthracite, V-Tex Leatherette Seating Surfaces
  • Cornsilk Beige, V-Tex Leatherette Seating Surfaces

Features and Options

Infotainment

HD Radio
Standard
Standard
Bluetooth Connection
Standard
Standard
Hard Disk Drive Media Storage
Not Available
Standard
Premium Sound System
Optional
Not Available
Satellite Radio
Standard
Standard
Smart Device Integration
Standard
Not Available
WiFi Hotspot
Standard
Not Available
Auxiliary Audio Input
Standard
Standard
MP3 Player
Standard
Standard

Interior Trim

Bucket Seats
Not Available
Standard
Cloth Seats
Not Available
Standard
Leather Seats
Not Available
Standard
Leather Steering Wheel
Standard
Standard
Premium Synthetic Seats
Not Available
Standard
Vinyl Seats
Not Available
Standard
Woodgrain Interior Trim
Standard
Not Available
Sun/Moonroof
Optional
Not Available

Comfort

Navigation System
Standard
Standard
Steering Wheel Audio Controls
Not Available
Standard
Power Liftgate
Not Available
Standard
Power Mirror(s)
Standard
Standard
A/C
Standard
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Standard
Climate Control
Standard
Standard
Cruise Control
Standard
Standard
Hands-Free Liftgate
Not Available
Standard
Heated Front Seat(s)
Not Available
Standard
Heated Steering Wheel
Not Available
Standard
Keyless Entry
Standard
Standard
Multi-Zone A/C
Standard
Standard
Power Driver Seat
Standard
Standard
Power Passenger Seat
Not Available
Standard
Remote Trunk Release
Not Available
Standard
Universal Garage Door Opener
Not Available
Standard
Keyless Start
Standard
Standard
Telematics
Standard
Not Available

Safety

Safety Features

Back-Up Camera
Standard
Standard
Rear Parking Aid
Standard
Standard
Blind Spot Monitor
Standard
Standard
Lane Departure Warning
Optional
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist
Optional
Not Available
ABS
Standard
Standard
Tire Pressure Monitor
Standard
Standard
Brake Assist
Standard
Standard
Stability Control
Standard
Standard
Traction Control
Standard
Standard

US NHTSA crash test result

Overall Rating
N/A
Frontal Barrier Crash Rating
N/A
Side Crash Rating
N/A
Rollover Rating
N/A

Airbags

Driver Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Front Head Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Front Side Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Knee Air Bag
Standard
Not Available
Passenger Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Rear Head Air Bag
Standard
Standard

Warranty

Warranty Summary

Basic
3 Years / 36,000 Miles
3 Years / 36,000 Miles
Corrosion
5 Years / Unlimited Miles
12 Years / Unlimited Miles
Drivetrain
5 Years / 60,000 Miles
10 Years / 100,000 Miles
Maintenance
3 Years / Unlimited Miles
N/A
Roadside Assistance
5 Years / 60,000 Miles
3 Years / 36,000 Miles
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