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Jeep Grand Cherokee vs VW Transporter Bus comparison

Compare performance (380 HP vs 286 HP), boot space and price (85,600 £ vs 41,500 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Jeep Grand Cherokee or VW Transporter Bus?

Jeep Grand Cherokee vs VW Transporter Bus: Key differences

Jeep Grand Cherokee

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  • clearly more power
  • a bit quicker 0–100 km/h
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VW Transporter Bus

  • considerably cheaper
  • clearly more efficient
  • significantly more electric range
  • visibly lighter
  • visibly more trunk space
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Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

Grand Cherokee

Costs and Efficiency:

When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.

VW Transporter Bus is considerably cheaper – starting at 41,500 £ , while the Jeep Grand Cherokee costs 85,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 44,150 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the VW Transporter Bus uses 0.8 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the Jeep Grand Cherokee with 2.9 L/100km. The difference is about 2.1 L/100km.

As for electric range, the VW Transporter Bus offers significantly more range – reaching up to 324 km, about 279 km more than the Jeep Grand Cherokee.

Transporter Bus

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 clearly more power – delivering 380 HP compared to 286 HP. That’s roughly 94 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Jeep Grand Cherokee is a bit quicker – completing the sprint in 6.3 s, while the VW Transporter Bus takes 7.4 s. That’s about 1.1 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Jeep Grand Cherokee delivers visibly more torque with 637 Nm compared to 415 Nm. That’s about 222 Nm more.

Grand Cherokee

Space and Everyday Use:

Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.

Seats: VW Transporter Bus offers more seats – 8 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, VW Transporter Bus is visibly lighter – 1,998 kg compared to 2,434 kg. The difference is around 436 kg.

Looking at boot space, the VW Transporter Bus offers visibly more boot space – 763 L compared to 520 L. That’s a difference of about 243 L.

When it comes to payload, the VW Transporter Bus carries significantly more – 1,143 kg compared to 641 kg. That’s a difference of about 502 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The VW Transporter Bus 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 £41,500
Transporter Bus

VW Transporter Bus

  • Engine Type Diesel, Petrol, Plug-in Hybrid, Electric
  • Transmission Manual, Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 110 - 286 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 0.8 - 9.2 L/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km 22.4 - 24.9 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 87 - 324 km
Jeep Grand Cherokee
VW Transporter Bus

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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 Transporter Bus

The VW Transporter is the Swiss Army knife of vans — rugged, practical and surprisingly civilized on the road, whether you’re hauling kit for a job or converting it into a weekend camper. It isn’t trying to be glamorous, but its blend of durability, clever packaging and familiar VW charm makes it a sensible choice for buyers who need space without sacrificing driveability.

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Jeep Grand Cherokee
VW Transporter Bus

Costs and Consumption

Price
85,600 £
Price
41,500 - 85,100 £
Consumption L/100km
2.9 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
0.8 - 9.2 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
22.4 - 24.9 kWh/100km
Electric Range
45 km
Electric Range
87 - 324 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
11.8 - 63.8 kWh
co2
65 g/km
co2
0 - 229 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
45 - 60 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Bus
Seats
5
Seats
4 - 8
Doors
-
Doors
4 - 5
Curb weight
2,434 kg
Curb weight
1,998 - 2,620 kg
Trunk capacity
520 L
Trunk capacity
0 - 763 L
Length
-
Length
4,973 - 5,450 mm
Width
1,968 mm
Width
1,941 - 2,032 mm
Height
-
Height
1,907 - 1,997 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
3,672 - 4,005 L
Payload
641 kg
Payload
330 - 1,143 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Plug-in Hybrid
Engine Type
Diesel, Petrol, Plug-in Hybrid, Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manual, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
380 HP
Power HP
110 - 286 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.3 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.4 - 16.9 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
112 - 200 km/h
Torque
637 Nm
Torque
310 - 415 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
280 kW
Power kW
81 - 210 kW
Engine capacity
1,995 cm3
Engine capacity
1,498 - 2,488 cm3

General

Model Year
2024
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
B
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, F, B, A
Brand
Jeep
Brand
VW
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