2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee vs Ford Edge

There are an overwhelming amount of options on the market when shopping for a new SUV. Every manufacturer is fighting tooth and nail to bring drivers the best features that they could get. Having all these options is great until it comes to deciding on just one. At Cunningham Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram, we want to make this easier for you. This is why we've taken two of the best SUVs and put their best features on display side by side to help you make your decision! The 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee brings four powerful engine options, a comfortable and convenient interior, and a standard full suite of driver assists. The Ford Edge boasts an updated center console with an oversized touchscreen and just two engines. Both vehicles have a lot to offer drivers from all different walks of life and are both fantastic options. Continue reading to take an in-depth look at these two remarkable SUVs!

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2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee Power & Handling

As we mentioned above, there are four available engines for the 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee. Standard under the hood of the Grand Cherokee is a 3.6L V6 engine that cranks out 295 horsepower and 260 lb-ft of torque. Talk about being big at the baseline! Available under the hood of the mid-level trims is a potent 5.7L V8 with 360 horsepower and 390 lb-ft of torque for those seeking a bit more go. Jeep isn't the kind of car brand to quit while they're ahead, so they've made two performance trims available. Under the hood of the Grand Cherokee SRT is a 6.4L V8 engine with an entertaining 475 horsepower and 470 lb-ft of torque. For the drivers who crave more excitement, the Grand Cherokee Trackhawk brings a supercharged 6.2L V8 engine that rips out an exhilarating 702 horsepower and 645 lb-ft of torque! That's the engine under the hood of the mighty Dodge Hellcat models! All four engines are mated to a smooth-shifting 8-speed automatic transmission. Rear-wheel drive is standard while Jeep's legendary four-wheel drive is optional on all trims besides the Trailhawk, SRT, and Trackhawk, where it is standard.

2021 Ford Edge Power & Handling

If you're looking for the biggest difference between these two SUVs, here it is: the Ford Edge simply cannot keep up with the power of the Grand Cherokee engine lineup. To compete with the Grand Cherokee's four engines, the Ford Edge only comes with two options. The standard engine is a 2.0L turbocharged I4 engine that produces 250 horsepower and 275 lb-ft of torque. This engine is standard on all but one trim. Exclusive to the ST trim is a 2.7L twin-turbocharged V6 engine that cranks out 335 horsepower and 380 lb-ft of torque. This is pretty impressive, but that is only available for one trim level and isn't as powerful as the more widely available 5.7L V8 Grand Cherokee engine. Front-wheel drive is the standard operation while all-wheel drive is available. The ST trim also comes standard with all-wheel drive. Both Ford engines are paired with an 8-speed automatic transmission.

2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee Features & Design

The Grand Cherokee lineup comes with a fantastic group of standard features that only get better as the trims go up. The entry-level Laredo trim comes standard with Apple CarPlay/Android Auto integration, an 8-way power-adjustable driver's seat, dual-zone automatic climate control, a 7-inch infotainment touchscreen, and ProTech I driver aids. These include a backup camera, rear parking sensors, blindspot monitoring, and rear cross-traffic detection. Higher-level trims offer more features like a single or dual-pane panoramic sunroof, a leather-wrapped steering wheel, leather seating, heated front seats, heated and ventilated front seats, an 8.4-inch infotainment touchscreen, a 19-speaker Harman-Kardon sound system, 20-inch alloy wheels, and more. The adventurous Trailhawk trim offers standard full-time 4x4, Quadra-Lift air suspension, all-terrain tires, skid plates, an off-road-tuned suspension, tow hooks, and more. The powerful Trackhawk trim offers a supercharged Hellcat engine, launch control, paddle shifters, Quadra-Lift, and much more. More driver assists come in the available ProTech II safety suite, which is also standard on higher trims. This includes parallel and perpendicular park assist, full-speed forward collision warning with active brake assist, adaptive cruise control with stop and go, lane departure warning, lane keep assist, and rain-sensing wipers.

2021 Ford Edge Features & Design

The 2021 Ford Edge has a healthy trim lineup with some impressive features. The most impressive standard feature is the 12-inch infotainment touchscreen, although some might find it distracting. Some other standard features on the base-level SE trim are dual-zone automatic climate control, smartphone integration, basic driver assists, rear parking sensors, and 18-inch alloy wheels. As the trim levels go up, so do the standard features. Things like an 8-way power-adjustable driver's seat, a leather-wrapped steering wheel, black roof rails, leather upholstery, optional heated front seats, 20-inch alloy wheels, and LED fog lights. The performance-based ST trim adds a sport-tuned suspension, standard all-wheel drive, sport seats, a heated steering wheel, and a twin-turbo V6 engine.

Conclusion:

While there is a lot to love about both of these fantastic SUVs, the 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee is the best choice by simply offering more powerful engines and more standard features across the lineup. If you're interested in the 2021 Grand Cherokee and would like to see it for yourself, come on down to Cunningham Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram to work with one of our friendly sales associates. Here, you will get a full tour of our Grand Cherokee inventory, an in-depth look at all the features, and take a test drive to make sure you get the perfect vehicle for you! Right here on our website you can find our full inventory, check out our new vehicle specials, value your trade, and even securely apply for financing. However you choose to shop, we look forward to working with you!