2025 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4xe vs 2026 GMC Yukon

$60,490 · Crossover

$69,200 · SUV

Comparison Overview

The 2025 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4xe bursts onto the scene with electrifying capability, boasting 375 hp and 470 lb-ft of torque, making its 26 miles of electric range a thrilling, silent advantage for shorter trips. It offers respectable efficiency at 23 combined MPG. Conversely, the massive 2026 GMC Yukon emphasizes sheer presence and traditional power, though its output of 355 hp and 383 lb-ft of torque feels traditional next to the Jeep’s boost. The Yukon demands more fuel, delivering only 17 combined MPG. The size disparity is clear: the Jeep is 16.6 inches shorter in length at 193.5 inches, while the Yukon commands more presence and slightly more initial cargo space, although the Jeep provides a competitive 37.7 cu ft. The $8,710 MSRP difference highlights a choice between modern hybrid tech and brute, full-size capability.

Size Comparison

Performance

Fuel Efficiency

Full Specifications

Our Verdicts

🚗 Best for Commuters

2025 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4xe

The Grand Cherokee 4xe wins for commuters due to its 26 miles of electric range, significantly reducing daily gasoline consumption.

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Best for Families

2026 GMC Yukon

The larger 2026 GMC Yukon offers more imposing size (81.0 inches wide) and traditional, uncompromised large SUV utility.

🏎️ Best for Enthusiasts

2025 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4xe

The 4xe delivers higher peak performance metrics with 470 lb-ft of torque and a compelling hybrid powertrain experience.

💰 Best Value

2025 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4xe

The Jeep undercuts the Yukon significantly on price by $8,710 and achieves a much better 23 combined MPG versus the Yukon's 17.

Choose the Jeep Grand Cherokee 4xe if...

You prioritize fuel savings, benefiting from 23 combined MPG and 26 miles of pure electric range.
You desire superior instantaneous torque, achieving 470 lb-ft to the Yukon's 383 lb-ft.
You prefer a more maneuverable footprint, with the Jeep being 16.6 inches shorter in overall length.

Choose the GMC Yukon if...

You absolutely require maximum interior and exterior bulk, measuring 210.1 inches long and 76.5 inches tall.
You need the towing stability implied by a heavier, traditional SUV platform, despite its lower 17 combined MPG.
You prefer a slightly more advanced gear setup for highway cruising with the 10-speed automatic transmission.

Key Dimensions

Dimension	Jeep Grand Cherokee 4xe	GMC Yukon
Length	193.5"	210.1"
Width	77.5"	81.0"
Height	70.8"	76.5"
Wheelbase	116.7"	121.0"

Features Comparison

Safety

Feature	Jeep	GMC
Blind Spot Monitor	✓	✓
Lane Departure Warning	✓	✓
Lane Keeping Assist System	✓	✓
Rear Cross Traffic Alert	✓	✓
Pre-Collision Safety System	✓	✓
Post-Collision Safety System	✓	✓
Dual Front Side-Mounted Airbags	✓	✓
Front Head Airbags	✓	✓
Rear Head Airbags	✓	✓
Passenger Airbag Occupant Sensing Deactivation	✓	✓
Electronic Stability Control	✓	✓
Traction Control System	✓	✓
LATCH System	✓	✓
Rear Door Child Safety Locks	✓	✓
Anti-lock Brakes (ABS)	4-Wheel	4-Wheel
Brake Drying	✓	—
Front Ventilated Disc Brakes	✓	✓
Rear Ventilated Disc Brakes	✓	✓
Brake Preparation System	✓	—
Brake Assist	✓	✓
Tire Pressure Monitoring System	✓	✓
Automatic Headlights	✓	✓
Headlight Delay-Off	✓	✓
LED Headlights	✓	✓
Daytime Running Lights	✓	✓
Front Fog Lights	✓	✓
Integrated Turn Signal Mirrors	✓	✓
Front Headrests	2	2
Front Multi-Adjustable Headrests	✓	—
Rear Headrests	3	2
Rear Center 3-Point Seatbelt	✓	✓
Anti-Theft Alarm System (Remote)	✓	✓
Engine Immobilizer	✓	✓
Third Row Head Airbags	—	✓
Front Height Adjustable Headrests	—	✓
Rear Height Adjustable Headrests	—	✓

Engine

Feature	Jeep	GMC
Base Engine Displacement	2.0 L	5.3 L
Number of Cylinders	inline 4	V8
Base Engine Type	plug-in hybrid	gas
Horsepower	375 hp @ 5250 rpm	355 hp @ 5600 rpm
Torque	470 lb-ft @ 5250 rpm	383 lb-ft @ 4100 rpm
Number of Valves	16	16
Camshaft Type	Double overhead cam (DOHC)	Overhead valves (OHV)
Variable Valve Timing	Variable	Variable
Fuel Injection Type	✓	✓
Cylinder Deactivation	—	✓

Drive Train

Feature	Jeep	GMC
Transmission Type	8-speed shiftable automatic	10-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain Type	four wheel drive	rear wheel drive
4WD System Type	Full Time	—
Transfer Case Gearing	Electronic Hi-Lo	—
Locking Hubs	Automatic	—
Hill Descent Control	✓	—
Rear Differential Type	—	Limited Slip

Fuel

Feature	Jeep	GMC
Fuel Type	regular unleaded	regular unleaded
EPA Fuel Economy (City/Highway)	23/24 MPG	15/20 MPG
EPA Fuel Economy (Combined)	23 MPG	17 MPG
EPA Driving Range (City/Highway)	437.0/456.0 mi.	360.0/480.0 mi.
EPA Efficiency (City/Highway MPGe)	57/56 MPGe	—
EPA Efficiency (Combined MPGe)	56 MPGe	—
EPA Electric Driving Range	26 mi.	—
EPA Energy Consumption (kWh/100 mi)	58	—
Charging Time (240V)	3.4 hr.	—
Fuel Tank Capacity	19.0 gal.	24.0 gal.
DC Fast Charging Port Type	SAE J1772	—

Comfort & Convenience

Feature	Jeep	GMC
Push Button Start	✓	✓
Tilt and Telescopic Steering Wheel	✓	✓
Transmission Controls on Steering Wheel	✓	—
Cruise Control on Steering Wheel	✓	✓
Audio Controls on Steering Wheel	✓	✓
Electric Power Steering	✓	✓
Rear View Camera	✓	✓
Rear Parking Sensors	✓	✓
Adaptive Cruise Control	✓	✓
Universal Remote Transmitter	✓	✓
Front Cupholders	✓	✓
Rear Cupholders	✓	✓
Front Door Pockets	✓	✓
Rear Door Pockets	✓	—
Overhead Console with Storage	✓	✓
Front Seatback Storage	✓	✓
Leatherette Steering Wheel	✓	✓
Heated Steering Wheel	✓	✓
Dual Zone Climate Control	✓	—
Dual Vanity Mirrors	✓	✓
Turn Signal Indicators in Mirrors	✓	✓
Front View Camera	—	✓
Side View Camera	—	✓
Front Parking Sensors	—	✓
Automatic Parking Assist	—	✓
Wireless Charging Pad	—	✓
3rd Row Cupholders	—	✓
Power Rear Seat Easy Entry	—	✓
Three Zone Climate Control	—	✓
Rear Ventilation Ducts with Fan Control	—	✓
Interior Air Filtration	—	✓
Sun Sensor	—	✓
Auto-Dimming Rearview Mirror	—	✓

In Car Entertainment

Feature	Jeep	GMC
Infotainment Display	10.1 in	16.8 in
AM/FM Stereo	✓	✓
Stereo Power	506W	—
Speaker System	9	10
Subwoofer Count	1	1
Android Auto (Wired)	✓	—
Apple CarPlay (Wired)	✓	—
USB Port	✓	✓
Auxiliary Audio Input	✓	✓
USB Port with External Media Control	✓	✓
Premium Speaker Brand	—	Bose
Surround Audio	—	Discrete
Android Auto (Wireless)	—	✓
Apple CarPlay (Wireless)	—	✓
Satellite Radio	—	✓
Speed Sensitive Volume Control	—	✓

Power Feature

Feature	Jeep	GMC
One-Touch Power Windows	2	4
Moonroof Type	1st Row Power Glass	—
Keyless Entry	✓	✓
Heated Mirrors	✓	✓

Frontseats

Feature	Jeep	GMC
Front Head Room	39.9 in.	42.3 in.
Front Leg Room	41.3 in.	44.5 in.
Front Shoulder Room	59.2 in.	65.5 in.
Front Hip Room	57.4 in.	61.5 in.
Seat Material: Leatherette	✓	—
Front Seat Type: Bucket	✓	✓
Driver Seat Power Adjustments	8-way	8-way
Driver Seat Height Adjustment	✓	✓
Driver Seat Lumbar Support	Power	Power
Driver Seat Memory Settings	2	2
Passenger Seat Power Adjustments	8-way	8-way
Passenger Seat Height Adjustment	✓	✓
Passenger Seat Lumbar Support	Power	Power
Driver Seat Heating	Multi-level	Multi-level
Passenger Seat Heating	Multi-level	Multi-level
Seat Material: Leather	—	✓

Rearseats

Feature	Jeep	GMC
Rear Head Room	39.4 in.	38.9 in.
Rear Leg Room	38.2 in.	42.0 in.
Rear Shoulder Room	58.0 in.	64.7 in.
Rear Hip Room	56.3 in.	61.3 in.
Split-Folding Rear Seatback	✓	✓
Heated Rear Seats (Multi-Level)	✓	✓
Folding Center Armrest	—	✓
Power Folding Third Row Seat	—	✓

Tires and Wheels

Feature	Jeep	GMC
Wheel Finish	Painted Alloy	Painted Alloy
Wheel Size	18 x 8.0 in	20 x 9.0 in
Tire Type	All Season	All Season
Tire Size	265/60R18	275/60R20
Spare Tire Type	Full Size Non-Matching	Full Size Non-Matching
Spare Tire Location	—	Underbody Mounted

Suspension

Feature	Jeep	GMC
Four-Wheel Independent Suspension	✓	✓
Front Stabilizer Bar	—	✓
Rear Stabilizer Bar	—	✓

Warranty

Feature	Jeep	GMC
Basic Warranty	3 yr./ 36000 mi.	3 yr./ 36000 mi.
Drivetrain Warranty	5 yr./ 60000 mi.	5 yr./ 60000 mi.
Corrosion/Rust Warranty	5 yr./ unlimited mi.	6 yr./ 100000 mi.
Roadside Assistance	5 yr./ 60000 mi.	5 yr./ 60000 mi.
Complimentary Scheduled Maintenance	—	1 yr./ unlimited mi.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about comparing the 2025 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4xe and 2026 GMC Yukon.

How does the fuel economy difference impact long-term costs between the two?

The Jeep Grand Cherokee 4xe achieves 23 combined MPG, whereas the GMC Yukon manages only 17 combined MPG. This 6 MPG difference means the 4xe driver will spend substantially less on gasoline, especially when leveraging its 26-mile electric range for daily errands.

Which vehicle is better equipped for serious towing or hauling heavy loads?

While towing capacities aren't listed, the larger 2026 GMC Yukon (81.0 inches wide) generally implies a more rugged, body-on-frame architecture suited for consistent heavy duty tasks than the Jeep's crossover construction.

Is the performance difference noticeable despite the horsepower gap?

Yes, the Jeep 4xe clearly leads in immediate punch, producing 470 lb-ft of torque compared to the Yukon's 383 lb-ft. This electric torque delivery makes the 4xe feel faster in initial acceleration than its 375 hp suggests.

What is the cargo capacity advantage when comparing these two vehicles?

The Jeep Grand Cherokee 4xe offers a superior base cargo volume of 37.7 cubic feet, significantly more than the 25.5 cubic feet provided by the 2026 GMC Yukon.