Ford Edge vs Jeep Grand Cherokee

 

Interested in venturing far off the paved path when it comes to your next thrilling getaway? Not afraid to try new experiences? Then you need a vehicle to match your daring spirit, and the 2020 Ford Edge and Jeep Grand Cherokee are two very popular SUVs for on-road and off-road drivers alike.

To figure out which one has more to offer your big Indianapolis, Plainfield, and Brownsburg, IN, adventures, your team at Andy Mohr Ford put together this Ford Edge vs. Jeep Grand Cherokee comparison. Read on to learn more and give us a call if you have any questions along the way.

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Edge vs Grand Cherokee Handling

As SUVs, both the Edge and Grand Cherokee are up for any terrain. They each feature handling capabilities to help you maintain vehicle control and stability.

This includes brake assist, which helps you come to a stop more quickly when emergency braking, and rollover prevention technologies that minimize rollover risk by automatically reducing vehicle speed when necessary.

The Ford Edge, however, tries to prevent the need to use that technology by kicking in Curve Control before you even hit the bend. If it senses your vehicle’s approaching a curve too quickly, it reduces engine torque or even applies the brakes to automatically slow the car down.

The Grand Cherokee doesn’t offer this feature, so you may notice a major difference when it comes to the way these two SUVs handle corners.

Edge vs Grand Cherokee: Family-Focused Features

When you and your family hit the open road or run errands around town, both the Edge and Grand Cherokee provide entertainment systems for those in the back seat.

The Jeep Grand Cherokee makes a rear-seat Blu-ray™/DVD player available in upper-level trims, while the Ford Edge offers rear-seat entertainment for any trim level. So no matter if you want to stick with baseline comforts, or upgrade to an available engine in the Edge, your kids will stay entertained throughout the journey.

The Edge also makes the MyKey® app capability available with all trims. This feature allows parents to set speed limits, radio volume limits, curfews, and geolocation alerts, to encourage responsible driving when the teens take the car out.

The Grand Cherokee doesn’t offer this, so parents will have less control over their teen’s driving behaviors.

Ford Edge vs Jeep Grand Cherokee: Cargo Space

When you’re packing for a weekend at the lakes up north, both the Edge and the Grand Cherokee interiors have space for everything you need.

In fact, the Grand Cherokee has a total cargo volume of 68.3 cubic feet when the second row’s folded flat. The Edge, however, gives you a total of 73.4 cubic feet. It makes that space more accessible, as well, with the inclusion of available EasyFold® rear seats that fold down flat with the press of a button.

The Edge also gives you more space if you bring friends along for the ride with seating for five and 39.2 cubic feet of cargo space behind the second row. Drivers have easy access to the cargo area with the hands-free power liftgate that opens with a wave of the foot below the rear bumper.

The Grand Cherokee, unfortunately, only provides 36.3 cubic feet of cargo space behind the second row, so you may have to leave some backpacks or coolers behind.

Interior Dimensions of the Edge and Grand Cherokee

In addition to ample cargo space for all your passengers’ needs, you also want to choose an SUV with plenty of room for everyone to stretch their legs during long journeys.

Your fellow explorers will probably prefer the Ford Edge with an impressive 113.9 cubic feet of passenger room for them to enjoy. On your next road trip, it may feel cramped in the Jeep Grand Cherokee with only 105 cubic feet of passenger space.

This cabin space further breaks down into the following roomy dimensions:

Ford Edge	Jeep Grand Cherokee
Front Headroom: 40.2 inches	Front Headroom: 39.9 inches
Rear Headroom: 40.3 inches	Rear Headroom: 39.2 inches
Front Legroom: 42.6 inches	Front Legroom: 40.3 inches
Rear Legroom: 40.6 inches	Rear Legroom: 38.6 inches

 

As you can see, the Edge interior will be more much enjoyable, especially to taller drivers and passengers with more legroom and headroom overall.

Edge vs Grand Cherokee: Safety Technology

Whether you’re staying local to explore your favorite trail or heading out of town to discover a new National Park, it’s important to stay better protected at every mile. The 2020 Ford Edge helps keep you out of harm’s way on the open road with the help of a Blind Spot Information System® with Cross-Traffic Alert. The 2020 Jeep Grand Cherokee has a similar feature.

This feature warns you when another vehicle is approaching your side blind zones on the highway, so you know when it’s safe to change lanes. When leaving a parking space, it’ll also alert you to oncoming cars, so you can be on your way safely.

If you’re looking for even more protection on the open road, opt for the Edge. Standard Ford Co-Pilot360™ also includes the following protection features:

• Lane-Keeping System: Detects unintentional lane sway and provides gentle steering corrections to keep you on track.
• Pre-Collision Assist with Automatic Emergency Braking: Warns when you’re too close to frontal obstacles and, if needed, applies the brakes to aid in avoiding a collision altogether.

While these features are also available in the Grand Cherokee, you’ll need to upgrade to a higher trim level, since they don’t come standard.

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Take a Test Drive of Your Favorite SUV Today!

During our comparison of the 2020 Ford Edge vs. Jeep Grand Cherokee, you may have noticed that the Edge consistently came out ahead. If you want to take this SUV for a drive around the Plainfield, Indianapolis, and Brownsburg, Indiana, area, then contact Andy Mohr Ford and we’ll get you behind the wheel.

We’ll be happy to show you everything there is to love about this bold and dynamic SUV, so you can better see why it won out over the competition. Contact us and test drive the Ford Edge today!