2017 Ford Edge vs 2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee

Ever since bursting onto the scene over 10 years ago, the Ford Edge has been the cream of the crossover SUV crop. The new Ford Edge continues that streak by continuing to dominate its class thanks to powerful and efficient engine options, a spacious and feature-filled interior and unmatched cargo capacity.

But we need to be able to present sufficient evidence in order to claim that the new Edge is the best of the best when it comes to crossover SUVs. And we’re going to do just that with this 2017 Ford Edge versus 2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee head-to-head model comparison. When it’s all said and done, you’ll see the 2017 Edge is the perfect choice for anyone in the market for a new crossover SUV.

2017 Ford Edge    VS    2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee
275 lb-ft.    Torque    260 lb-ft.
21/29 MPG    City/Highway Gas Mileage    19/26 MPG
39.2 ft.3    Cargo Capacity (Seats in Place)    36.3 ft.3
153.1 ft.3    Total Interior Volume    140.5 ft.3

As you can see in the table above, the 2017 Ford Edge holds a distinct advantage over the 2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee in terms of torque. That’s because the new Ford Edge provides 275 pound-feet of torque, while the new Jeep Grand Cherokee provides only 260 pound-feet of torque. That advantage more than makes up for the slight horsepower advantage held by the new Grand Cherokee.

You’re also getting better gas mileage with the new Edge, as it gets 21 miles per gallon in the city and 29 miles per gallon on the highway. The new Grand Cherokee, on the other hand, only gets 19 miles per gallon in the city and 26 miles per gallon on the highway.

Another stark advantage of the new Edge is its passenger and cargo space. In fact, you get 39.2 cubic-feet of cargo space and 153.1 cubic-feet of total interior volume with the new Ford Edge. You only get 36.3 cubic-feet of cargo capacity and 140.5 cubic-feet of total interior volume with the 2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee.

For more on the 2017 Ford Edge, please get in touch with our friendly Brandon Ford staff in Tampa, FL.