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Jeep Grand Cherokee vs VW Golf - Differences and prices compared

Compare performance (380 HP vs 333 HP), boot space and price (85600 £ vs 25200 £) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Jeep Grand Cherokee or VW Golf?

Jeep Grand Cherokee

VW Golf

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

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Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.

VW Golf has a clearly advantage in terms of price – it starts at 25200 £, while the Jeep Grand Cherokee costs 85600 £. That’s a price difference of around 60433 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: VW Golf manages with 1.10 L and is therefore clearly more efficient than the Jeep Grand Cherokee with 2.90 L. The difference is about 1.80 L per 100 km.

As for range, the VW Golf performs clearly better – achieving up to 143 km, about 98 km more than the Jeep Grand Cherokee.

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Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.

When it comes to engine power, the Jeep Grand Cherokee has a somewhat edge – offering 380 HP compared to 333 HP. That’s roughly 47 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the VW Golf is clearly perceptible quicker – completing the sprint in 4.60 s, while the Jeep Grand Cherokee takes 6.30 s. That’s about 1.70 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the VW Golf performs clearly perceptible better – reaching 270 km/h, while the Jeep Grand Cherokee tops out at 210 km/h. The difference is around 60 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: Jeep Grand Cherokee pulls distinct stronger with 637 Nm compared to 420 Nm. That’s about 217 Nm difference.

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Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

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In curb weight, VW Golf is convincingly lighter – 1307 kg compared to 2434 kg. The difference is around 1127 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Jeep Grand Cherokee offers noticeable more room – 520 L compared to 381 L. That’s a difference of about 139 L.

In maximum load capacity, the Jeep Grand Cherokee performs clearly perceptible better – up to 2004 L, which is about 767 L more than the VW Golf.

When it comes to payload, Jeep Grand Cherokee clearly perceptible takes the win – 641 kg compared to 508 kg. That’s a difference of about 133 kg.

Who wins the race?

The VW Golf proves to be wins the duel decisively and therefore becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
VW Golf is the better all-rounder in this comparison.

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VW Golf

  • Engine Type : Petrol MHEV, Petrol, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission : Automatic, Manuel
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 116 - 333 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 1.1 - 8.1 L
  • Electric Range : 131 - 143 km
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Jeep Grand Cherokee

The Jeep Grand Cherokee wears its trail-ready roots proudly while wrapping them in a surprisingly civilized and upscale package, so it can tackle rough tracks and the school run with the same swagger. Inside, plush materials and intuitive tech make it a comfortable place to spend time, giving buyers a practical yet characterful SUV that doesn’t take itself too seriously.

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VW Golf

The VW Golf remains the everyman’s favourite — cleverly balanced, composed and just posh enough to feel grown-up without pretending to be something it’s not. It slips through town and eats up longer trips with a refined cabin, practical layout and a kindly, capable character that turns everyday driving into something a little bit special.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
85600 £
Price
25200 - 47600 £
Consumption L/100km
2.90 L
Consumption L/100km
1.1 - 8.1 L
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
45 km
Electric Range
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Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
19.70 kWh
co2
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co2
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Fuel tank capacity
72 L
Fuel tank capacity
40 - 55 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
2434 kg
Curb weight
1307 - 1662 kg
Trunk capacity
520 L
Trunk capacity
273 - 381 L
Length
4914 mm
Length
4282 - 4296 mm
Width
1968 mm
Width
1789 mm
Height
1858 mm
Height
1454 - 1483 mm
Max trunk capacity
2004 L
Max trunk capacity
1129 - 1237 L
Payload
641 kg
Payload
438 - 508 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Petrol, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Manual Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
380 HP
Power HP
116 - 333 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.30 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.6 - 10.2 s
Max Speed
210 km/h
Max Speed
202 - 270 km/h
Torque
637 Nm
Torque
220 - 420 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
280 kW
Power kW
85 - 245 kW
Engine capacity
1995 cm3
Engine capacity
1498 - 1984 cm3

General
Model Year
2024
Model Year
2024 - 2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
B
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, F, G, C, B
Brand
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Is the Jeep Grand Cherokee offered with different drivetrains?

Available configurations include All-Wheel Drive.

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