Comparing the 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee vs. the 2021 Honda Pilot

Since its inception, the Jeep Grand Cherokee has served as a hallmark of the SUV class of vehicles. It's one of the first SUVs to offer features like cruise control and anti-lock brakes. With the Jeep Quadra-Trac four-wheel-drive system, early Jeep Grand Cherokee models could go far off the beaten path and conquer any off-road challenge.

the 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee continues that tradition at Falvey's Motors near Norwich, CT. While it remains as popular as ever, the 2021 Honda Pilot aims to compete with the 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee. To find out which is best, we'll compare the two SUVs across several key areas.

  

Engine and Fuel Performance

In terms o performance, the 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee blitzes the 2021 Honda Pilot with engine options and performance. With the Jeep Grand Cherokee, you get your choice of four engines, with the base 3.6-liter V6 engine producing 295 horsepower and 260 pound-feet of torque. On the top end of the scale, a supercharged 6.2-liter V8 engine churning out 707 horsepower with 645 pound-feet of torque powers the 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee Trailhawk. The 2021 Honda Pilot has only one engine option, a 3.5-liter V6 engine producing 280 horsepower and 262 pound-feet of torque.

When it comes to towing capacity, the maximum tow rating on the 2021 Honda Pilot is 5,000 pounds. With the 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee, the maximum towing capacity is 7,200 pounds. Concerning fuel performance, the 2021 Jeep Cherokee carries a larger fuel range of over 639 miles gallons compared to 525 miles for the 2021 Honda Pilot.

In terms of off-road performance, the 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee in Trailhawk trim offers a two-speed transfer case, an electronic limited-slip differential, and hill-decent control for going on an adventure. The 2021 Honda Pilot does not offer any of these features in any trim level.

Interior

For interior comfort, both the 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee and 2021 Honda Pilot roughly have the same amount of head, leg, and shoulder room. Where the 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee leaps forward is cargo space. While the 2021 Honda Pilot has 16.5 cubic feet, the 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee has 36.3 cubic feet of cargo space.

Furthermore, the 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee comes with illuminated vanity mirrors as standard, while they are only available in higher trim levels. While leather-wrapped steering is only available on the 2021 Honda Pilot, it comes as standard on the 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee. In addition, leather-trimmed seats come standard on the 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee while only available in higher trim levels on the 2021 Honda Pilot. Finally, the gear shifter for the 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee comes wrapped in leather as standard; it's not available on the 2021 Honda Pilot.

Technology and Infotainment

With infotainment, the Jeep Uconnect system 8.4-inch display as standard, with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto Integration as standard. The 2021 Honda Pilot, though, comes with a 5.0-inch display as standard. Both Apple CarPlay and Android Auto Integration are only available in higher trim levels on the 2021 Honda Pilot. The 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee comes with three DC power outlets as standard. Still, with the 2021 Honda Pilot, they're only available in higher trim levels.

Safety Features

Overall, both the 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee and 2021 Honda Pilot have comparable safety features, with one exception. Blind-spot monitoring is standard on all 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee trims.  The 2021 Honda Pilot, it's available in higher trim levels only.

Conclusion

Even though the 2021 Honda Pilot does well in many categories, the 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee beats it in the categories where it counts. It offers the driver better amenities as standard while performing both on and off the road. In the end, the 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee comes out on top.

Contact Us Today to Schedule a Test Drive

Call or email Falvey's Motor today to find out more about what the 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee has to offer you. There are many ways to go on an adventure, but none of them compare to the 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee.