2020 Jeep Grand Cherokee vs Ford Edge
2020 Jeep Grand Cherokee vs 2020 Ford Edge
The competition is stiff when it comes to SUVs. The vehicle's popularity has skyrocketed over the years, and manufacturers have added numerous SUVs to their fleets to fill the demand. With so many different SUVs out on the road, manufacturers then had to go and add more driver assistance features, more creature comfort features, and more capability to win over buyers. All of this means there are a ton of great choices out there, which can make the decision of which one you want to drive home in tough. To help you decide, we've gone ahead and compared the 2020 Jeep Grand Cherokee against the 2020 Ford Edge, so you can figure out which is best for you.
2020 Jeep Grand Cherokee Power & Handling
The Grand Cherokee offers loads of versatility. There are models designed with luxury and high-horsepowered engines, and there is a model known as the Trailhawk that is ready to get dirty on the trails. The fastest Grand Cherokee is the Trackhawk with a supercharged 6.2-liter V8 engine the outputs 707 horsepower and 645 lb-ft of torque. The SRT is the next fastest with a 6.4-liter V8 that makes 475 horsepower and 470 lb-ft of torque. There is also an optional 5.7-liter V8 that makes 360 horsepower and 390 lb-ft of torque or the standard 3.6-liter V6 with 295 horsepower. The Trailhawk, SRT, and Trackhawk all come with specialized 4x4 systems, while the rest of the lineup comes standard with rear-wheel-drive.
2020 Ford Edge Power & Handling
There are only two engine options for the 2020 Ford Edge. The first and standard across the majority of the lineup is a 250 horsepower turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine. This engine comes paired with an eight-speed automatic transmission and front-wheel-drive, although all-wheel-drive is optional. The Ford Edge ST receives the other available engine, which is a twin-turbocharged 2.7-liter V6 that cranks out 335 horsepower and 380 lb-ft of torque. This model also uses an eight-speed automatic transmission but comes standard with all-wheel-drive.
2020 Jeep Grand Cherokee Features & Design
Each of the models in the Grand Cherokee lineup comes outfitted with an immense amount of features. The Laredo comes standard with rear parking sensors, smartphone integration, a six-speaker sound system, and more. The Limited adds remote start, heated front & rear seats, leather upholstery, a heated steering wheel, and a power liftgate. The Summit adds on a self-parking system, a 19-speaker Harman Kardon sound system, and a suite of advanced driver assistance features. The SRT and Trackhawk come with performance features such as Brembo brakes, an adaptive sport-tuned suspension, performance tires, and more!
2020 Ford Edge Features & Design
There are five trims for the 2020 Ford Edge, which starts off with the SE and a six-speaker sound system, 18-inch wheels, a Wi-Fi hotspot, dual USB ports, and smartphone integration. The SEL adds on simulated leather upholstery, heated front seats, and roof rails. The ST Line comes with a sporty look, 20-inch wheels, and faux suede seat inserts with red stitching. The Titanium comes with the SEL model features plus leather upholstery, front sport seats, a 12-speaker sound system, heated rear seats, and front parking sensors. Last up is the ST with SEL's features plus 20-inch wheels, a sport-themed interior trim, and a premium sound system.
Conclusion:
The Jeep Grand Cherokee blows away the Ford Edge in every aspect, from horsepower to an overwhelming amount of features. When you're behind the wheel of the Grand Cherokee, you're truly behind the wheel of an exceptional SUV. We can't wait for you to get a feel for the new Jeep Grand Cherokee for yourself by coming on down to Star Dodge Chrysler Jeep Ram of Abilene and taking the SUV out on a test drive!