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VW Golf Variant vs Jeep Grand Cherokee comparison

Compare performance (333 HP vs 380 HP), boot space and price (26,100 £ vs 85,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – VW Golf Variant or Jeep Grand Cherokee?

VW Golf Variant vs Jeep Grand Cherokee: Key differences

VW Golf Variant

  • clearly cheaper
  • markedly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • substantially lighter
  • slightly more trunk space

Jeep Grand Cherokee

  • a bit more power
  • considerably more efficient

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

Golf Variant

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 Golf Variant is clearly cheaper – starting at 26,100 £ , while the Jeep Grand Cherokee costs 85,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 59,490 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Jeep Grand Cherokee uses 2.9 L/100km and is considerably more efficient than the VW Golf Variant with 4.3 L/100km. The difference is about 1.4 L/100km.

Grand Cherokee

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 a bit more power – delivering 380 HP compared to 333 HP. That’s roughly 47 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the VW Golf Variant is markedly quicker – completing the sprint in 4.8 s, while the Jeep Grand Cherokee takes 6.3 s. That’s about 1.5 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the VW Golf Variant 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 clearly more torque with 637 Nm compared to 420 Nm. That’s about 217 Nm more.

Golf Variant

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.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, VW Golf Variant is substantially lighter – 1,366 kg compared to 2,434 kg. The difference is around 1,068 kg.

Looking at boot space, the VW Golf Variant offers slightly more boot space – 611 L compared to 520 L. That’s a difference of about 91 L.

For maximum load capacity, the Jeep Grand Cherokee offers a bit more capacity – up to 2,004 L, about 362 L more than the VW Golf Variant.

When it comes to payload, the Jeep Grand Cherokee carries moderately more – 641 kg compared to 547 kg. That’s a difference of about 94 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The VW Golf Variant is clearly superior 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 £26,100
Golf Variant

VW Golf Variant

  • Engine Type : Petrol MHEV, Petrol, Diesel
  • Transmission : Automatic, Manuel
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 116 - 333 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 4.3 - 8.2 L/100km
VW Golf Variant
Jeep Grand Cherokee

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VW Golf Variant

The Golf Estate packs Volkswagen's familiar poise into a practical, grown-up estate that quietly makes everyday life easier without shouting for attention. It's clever, comfortable and roomy enough for weekend kit or family chaos, offering smart packaging and refined manners that make it a sensible and surprisingly stylish choice for buyers who need space but don't want a van.

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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 Variant
Jeep Grand Cherokee

Costs and Consumption

Price
26,100 - 48,700 £
Price
85,600 £
Consumption L/100km
4.3 - 8.2 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
2.9 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
45 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
-
co2
114 - 185 g/km
co2
65 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
45 - 55 L
Fuel tank capacity
72 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Estate
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,366 - 1,621 kg
Curb weight
2,434 kg
Trunk capacity
611 L
Trunk capacity
520 L
Length
4,631 - 4,651 mm
Length
4,914 mm
Width
1,789 mm
Width
1,968 mm
Height
1,462 - 1,487 mm
Height
1,858 mm
Max trunk capacity
1,624 - 1,642 L
Max trunk capacity
2,004 L
Payload
489 - 547 kg
Payload
641 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Petrol, Diesel
Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Manual Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
116 - 333 HP
Power HP
380 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.8 - 10.5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.3 s
Max Speed
203 - 250 km/h
Max Speed
210 km/h
Torque
220 - 420 Nm
Torque
637 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
85 - 245 kW
Power kW
280 kW
Engine capacity
1,498 - 1,984 cm3
Engine capacity
1,995 cm3

General

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