2026 Jeep Grand Cherokee vs 2026 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport
Overview | |
MSRP$38,300 | MSRP$38,920 |
Listings842 | Listings1538 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews | Expert reviews6.8 out of 10 |
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2026 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport Reviews Summary | |
2026 Jeep Grand Cherokee Reviews SummaryJeep’s midsize SUV gains something and loses something for the 2026 model year. A mild refresh brings a new turbocharged four-cylinder engine, but the Grand Cherokee 4xe plug-in hybrid is no more. Styling changes outside and a bigger touchscreen inside round out the changes. Verdict: The turbo-four engine is impressive, but it can’t account for the lack of a hybrid powertrain — or the price tag for the best version of this grand dame of SUVs. | |
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Popular Features & Specs | |
Engine2.0L 269 hp I4 | Engine3.6L 293 hp V6 |
DrivetrainFWD | Drivetrain4X2 |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Horsepower | Horsepower293 hp @ 6400 rpm |
MPG City20 | MPG City19 |
MPG Highway27 | MPG Highway26 |
Engine | |
Engine Name2.0L 269 hp I4 | Engine Name3.6L 293 hp V6 |
Torque | Torque260 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm |
Horsepower | Horsepower293 hp @ 6400 rpm |
DrivetrainFWD | Drivetrain4X2 |
Fuel Economy | |
MPG City20 | MPG City19 |
MPG Highway27 | MPG Highway26 |
Interior | |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Key Features | |
Navigation System | Navigation SystemOptional |
Safety | |
Front Crash Overall4 | Front Crash Overall5 |
Side Crash Overall5 | Side Crash Overall5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space40.3 cu ft | Cargo Space37.7 cu ft |
Curb Weight4165 lbs | Curb Weight4238 lbs |
Height68.1 in | Height70.8 in |
Length195.6 in | Length193.5 in |
Width88.5 in | Width84.6 in |
Wheelbase117.3 in | Wheelbase116.7 in |
Maximum Payload1102 lbs | Maximum Payload1280 lbs |
Number of doors4 | Number of doors4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity2000 lbs | Maximum Towing Capacity6200 lbs |
Overview | ||
MSRP | $38,300 | $38,920 |
Listings | ||
Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | ||
Expert reviews | 6.8 out of 10Read full review | |
Pros & cons | Pros
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Summary | Jeep’s midsize SUV gains something and loses something for the 2026 model year. A mild refresh brings a new turbocharged four-cylinder engine, but the Grand Cherokee 4xe plug-in hybrid is no more. Styling changes outside and a bigger touchscreen inside round out the changes. Verdict: The turbo-four engine is impressive, but it can’t account for the lack of a hybrid powertrain — or the price tag for the best version of this grand dame of SUVs. | |
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Popular Features & Specs | ||
Engine | 2.0L 269 hp I4 | 3.6L 293 hp V6 |
Drivetrain | FWD | 4X2 |
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Horsepower | 293 hp @ 6400 rpm | |
MPG City | 20 | 19 |
MPG Highway | 27 | 26 |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 2.0L 269 hp I4 | 3.6L 293 hp V6 |
Torque | 260 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm | |
Horsepower | 293 hp @ 6400 rpm | |
Drivetrain | FWD | 4X2 |
Fuel Economy | ||
MPG City | 20 | 19 |
MPG Highway | 27 | 26 |
Interior | ||
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Key Features | ||
Navigation System | Optional | |
Safety | ||
Front Crash Overall | 4 | 5 |
Side Crash Overall | 5 | 5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 40.3 cu ft | 37.7 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 4165 lbs | 4238 lbs |
Height | 68.1 in | 70.8 in |
Length | 195.6 in | 193.5 in |
Width | 88.5 in | 84.6 in |
Wheelbase | 117.3 in | 116.7 in |
Maximum Payload | 1102 lbs | 1280 lbs |
Number of doors | 4 | 4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity | 2000 lbs | 6200 lbs |
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