2025 Dodge Durango vs. 2025 Jeep Grand Cherokee: Epic SUV Showdown

The 2025 Dodge Durango and 2025 Jeep Grand Cherokee offer two distinctive options in the midsize SUV segment. The Durango showcases a muscular stance, and its performance-oriented design reflects its powerful capabilities. The Grand Cherokee takes a more refined approach with its modern exterior styling and premium appearance. Ultimately, the choice between these SUVs depends on your specific needs and preferences. Read on to explore their features in more detail.

Design and Aesthetics

The Grand Cherokee’s cabin includes high-quality materials, such as quilted leather upholstery and open-pore wood trim, and a modern, functional design with high-tech digital displays. The Durango offers leather upholstery, heated and ventilated seats, and tri-zone climate control for enhanced comfort.

Cargo capacity differs significantly between these SUVs. The Durango provides up to 85.1 cubic feet of space with the rear seats folded, exceeding the Grand Cherokee’s 70.8 cubic feet of maximum cargo volume.

Performance and Capability

Both SUVs offer impressive engine options. The Durango’s standard 3.6L V-6 Pentastar engine generates 295 horsepower and 260 lb-ft of torque, while the 5.7L HEMI V-8 produces 360 horsepower and 390 lb-ft of torque. The SRT 392 model steps it up a gear with a 6.4L HEMI V-8, delivering 475 horsepower and 470 lb-ft of torque. In comparison, the range-topping SRT Hellcat boasts a supercharged 6.2L HEMI V-,8 producing 710 horsepower and 645 lb-ft of torque. This powerful variant can accelerate from 0 to 60 mph in under 4 seconds.

The Grand Cherokee is powered by a 3.6L V-6 Pentastar engine, producing 293 horsepower and 257 lb-ft of torque. There’s also a 4xe plug-in hybrid variant with a 2.0L I-4 Turbo engine that combines performance and efficiency, generating 270 horsepower and 295 lb-ft of torque.

The Durango offers rear-wheel-drive and all-wheel-drive options, while the Grand Cherokee provides rear-wheel-drive and four-wheel-drive configurations. Fuel efficiency varies between the models, with the Durango achieving 17 to 20 mpg combined and the Grand Cherokee achieving around 22 mpg combined.

Towing Capacity

The 2025 Dodge Durango and 2025 Jeep Grand Cherokee demonstrate different towing capabilities. The Durango’s towing capacity ranges from 6,200 to 8,700 pounds, with V-8-equipped models achieving the higher end of this range. The Grand Cherokee can tow up to 6,200 pounds when properly equipped.

Both vehicles include towing-specific technologies such as trailer sway control and integrated trailer brake controllers. The Grand Cherokee has a maximum payload capacity of 1,260 pounds.

Safety and Reliability

The 2025 Jeep Grand Cherokee received a five-star overall safety rating from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, higher than the Durango’s four stars, and a Good rating in most Insurance Institute for Highway Safety crash tests. The vehicle includes standard safety features such as adaptive cruise control with stop-and-go, active lane management, collision warning with active braking, blind-spot monitoring, and rear cross-path detection. Automated emergency braking and adaptive cruise control are available but not standard in the Durango.

Advanced safety options for the Grand Cherokee include a surround-view camera system, intersection collision assist, drowsy driver detection, parallel/perpendicular park assist, and night vision with pedestrian and animal detection. The night vision camera can detect obstacles up to 328 feet ahead.

The Grand Cherokee’s warranty coverage includes a three-year/36,000-mile limited warranty, a five-year/60,000-mile powertrain warranty, and complimentary maintenance for three years or unlimited miles. The Durango offers similar limited and powertrain warranties but no complimentary maintenance.

Technology

Both SUVs feature a 10.1-inch touchscreen Uconnect 5 System with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto integration. The Grand Cherokee offers up to five customizable user profiles and can connect simultaneously with multiple smartphones. A class-exclusive 10.3-inch touchscreen is available for front passengers, allowing them to send directions to the driver’s display.

The Grand Cherokee includes a rear-seat monitoring camera with zoom capability and Aan mazon Fire TV for rear-seat entertainment. The available McIntosh premium audio system features 19 speakers for an immersive sound experience. A 10-inch full-color head-up display projects essential driver information directly onto the windshield. The Durango also offers a rear-seat entertainment system with dual screens.

Trims

The 2025 Dodge Durango offers a range of trim levels, including the base GT and GT Plus and the performance-focused R/T, R/T Plus, and R/T Premium. The high-performance SRT 392 and SRT Hellcat models are available too. The GT trim has a starting MSRP of around $43,590.

The 2025 Jeep Grand Cherokee lineup includes nine trims: the Laredo A (with a starting MSRP of $36,495), the Laredo ($37,035), the Laredo X ($37,785), the Altitude ($41,640), the Altitude X ($42,140), the Limited ($42,905), the Overland ($56,995), the Summit ($58,560), and the Summit Reserve ($63,040). The plug-in hybrid 4xe version starts at $60,490.

Your Perfect SUV Awaits

The choice between these two SUVs depends on your specific lifestyle needs and preferences. The Durango excels with its impressive performance, higher towing capacity, and larger cargo space. Its ability to seat up to seven makes it ideal for larger families, while the SRT variants appeal to performance enthusiasts.

The Grand Cherokee stands out with its refined appearance and advanced technology features. With its range of trim levels, you’ll be sure to find one that fits your budget.

Schedule a Test-Drive With Us Today

Visit our Chris Nikel Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram FIAT dealership in Broken Arrow, Oklahoma, to experience both vehicles firsthand. Our sales department is open Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Saturday from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Contact our knowledgeable staff at 539-766-8990 to learn more about these impressive SUVs and schedule a test drive.

Tags: Dodge Durango, Jeep Grand Cherokee
Posted in Dodge, Jeep Model Research | No Comments »