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Jeep Grand Cherokee vs VW Polo comparison

Compare performance (380 HP vs 207 HP), boot space and price (85,600 £ vs 17,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Jeep Grand Cherokee or VW Polo?

Jeep Grand Cherokee vs VW Polo: Key differences

Jeep Grand Cherokee

  • considerably more power
  • considerably more efficient
  • very slightly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • clearly more trunk space
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VW Polo

4.1 (3 Reviews)
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  • clearly cheaper
  • considerably lighter
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Grand Cherokee

Costs and Efficiency:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

VW Polo is clearly cheaper – starting at 17,300 £ , while the Jeep Grand Cherokee costs 85,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 68,370 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Jeep Grand Cherokee uses 2.9 L/100km and is considerably more efficient than the VW Polo with 5.1 L/100km. The difference is about 2.2 L/100km.

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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 offers considerably more power – delivering 380 HP compared to 207 HP. That’s roughly 173 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Jeep Grand Cherokee is very slightly quicker – completing the sprint in 6.3 s, while the VW Polo takes 6.5 s. That’s about 0.2 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Jeep Grand Cherokee delivers substantially more torque with 637 Nm compared to 320 Nm. That’s about 317 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 Polo is considerably lighter – 1,143 kg compared to 2,434 kg. The difference is around 1,291 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Jeep Grand Cherokee offers clearly more boot space – 520 L compared to 351 L. That’s a difference of about 169 L.

When it comes to payload, the Jeep Grand Cherokee carries noticeably more – 641 kg compared to 457 kg. That’s a difference of about 184 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The VW Polo is far ahead overall 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 £17,300
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VW Polo

  • Engine Type : Petrol
  • Transmission : Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 80 - 207 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 5.1 - 6.5 L/100km
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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 Polo

The Polo is a small car with surprisingly grown-up refinement, delivering comfortable packaging, crisp handling and a build quality that punches above its class. For buyers who want a practical, fuss-free hatch that still feels a little premium, it’s a sensible, slightly cheeky choice you’ll enjoy every day.

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Jeep Grand Cherokee
VW Polo

Costs and Consumption
Price
85,600 £
Price
17,300 - 30,800 £
Consumption L/100km
2.9 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
5.1 - 6.5 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
45 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
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co2
65 g/km
co2
116 - 148 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
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Doors
-
Curb weight
2,434 kg
Curb weight
1,143 - 1,378 kg
Trunk capacity
520 L
Trunk capacity
351 L
Length
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Length
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Width
1,968 mm
Width
1,751 mm
Height
-
Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
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Payload
641 kg
Payload
432 - 457 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
380 HP
Power HP
80 - 207 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.3 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.5 - 15.6 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
637 Nm
Torque
93 - 320 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
280 kW
Power kW
59 - 152 kW
Engine capacity
1,995 cm3
Engine capacity
999 - 1,984 cm3

General
Model Year
2024
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
B
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E
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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