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Jeep Grand Cherokee vs VW Passat comparison

Compare performance (380 HP vs 272 HP), boot space and price (85,600 £ vs 36,500 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Jeep Grand Cherokee or VW Passat?

Jeep Grand Cherokee vs VW Passat: Key differences

Jeep Grand Cherokee

  • clearly more power
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VW Passat

5 (3 Reviews)
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  • substantially cheaper
  • substantially more efficient
  • significantly more electric range
  • only slightly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • significantly lighter
  • noticeably more trunk space
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All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Grand Cherokee

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 Passat is substantially cheaper – starting at 36,500 £ , while the Jeep Grand Cherokee costs 85,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 49,166 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the VW Passat uses 1.2 L/100km and is substantially more efficient than the Jeep Grand Cherokee with 2.9 L/100km. The difference is about 1.7 L/100km.

As for electric range, the VW Passat offers significantly more range – reaching up to 135 km, about 90 km more than the Jeep Grand Cherokee.

Passat

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.

When it comes to engine power, the Jeep Grand Cherokee offers clearly more power – delivering 380 HP compared to 272 HP. That’s roughly 108 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the VW Passat is only slightly quicker – completing the sprint in 5.8 s, while the Jeep Grand Cherokee takes 6.3 s. That’s about 0.5 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the VW Passat is moderately faster – reaching 250 km/h, while the Jeep Grand Cherokee tops out at 210 km/h. The difference is around 40 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Jeep Grand Cherokee delivers visibly more torque with 637 Nm compared to 400 Nm. That’s about 237 Nm more.

Grand Cherokee

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, VW Passat is significantly lighter – 1,573 kg compared to 2,434 kg. The difference is around 861 kg.

Looking at boot space, the VW Passat offers noticeably more boot space – 690 L compared to 520 L. That’s a difference of about 170 L.

For maximum load capacity, the Jeep Grand Cherokee offers somewhat more capacity – up to 2,004 L, about 234 L more than the VW Passat.

When it comes to payload, the Jeep Grand Cherokee carries barely more – 641 kg compared to 577 kg. That’s a difference of about 64 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The VW Passat is decisively ahead in the objective data comparison.
This result only shows which model scores more points on paper – not which of the two cars feels right for you.

from £36,500
Passat

VW Passat

  • Engine Type : Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 122 - 272 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 1.2 - 8 L/100km
  • Electric Range : 124 - 135 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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Reviews Jeep Grand Cherokee

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VW Passat

The VW Passat is the grown-up family car that gets the basics absolutely right — roomy, comfortable and built to handle weekday commutes and weekend getaways without fuss. It won't set your pulse racing, but its calm composure and sensible packaging make it boring in the best possible way: a dependable, no‑drama choice for buyers who value practicality over flash.

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5 (3 Reviews)
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Sjaak
5 Dec 2025, 19:42:23

Spacious car that drives nicely and keeps its value for a long time.

Jack
5 Dec 2025, 15:24:16

Pleasant to drive, roomy and solid. The hybrid version is also very economical.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
85,600 £
Price
36,500 - 58,500 £
Consumption L/100km
2.9 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
1.2 - 8 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
45 km
Electric Range
124 - 135 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
19.7 kWh
co2
65 g/km
co2
28 - 181 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
72 L
Fuel tank capacity
45 - 66 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Estate
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
2,434 kg
Curb weight
1,573 - 1,858 kg
Trunk capacity
520 L
Trunk capacity
510 - 690 L
Length
4,914 mm
Length
4,917 mm
Width
1,968 mm
Width
1,849 mm
Height
1,858 mm
Height
1,521 mm
Max trunk capacity
2,004 L
Max trunk capacity
1,770 L
Payload
641 kg
Payload
501 - 577 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
380 HP
Power HP
122 - 272 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.3 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.8 - 10.7 s
Max Speed
210 km/h
Max Speed
220 - 250 km/h
Torque
637 Nm
Torque
250 - 400 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
280 kW
Power kW
90 - 200 kW
Engine capacity
1,995 cm3
Engine capacity
1,498 - 1,984 cm3

General
Model Year
2024
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
B
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, D, E, B
Brand
Jeep
Brand
VW
Is the Jeep Grand Cherokee offered with different drivetrains?

The Jeep Grand Cherokee is available as All-Wheel Drive.

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