2011 Ford Explorer vs 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee July 28, 2010 AUTORIVALS.NET

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SPECIFICATIONS PRICE: $28,190 - $39,190 ENGINE: 3.5L V6 2.0L I4 Turbocharged HORSEPOWER: 290 / 237 hp TORQUE: 255 / 250 lb-ft SIZE (L x W x H): 197.1 x 78.9 x 70.4-71.0 CURB WEIGHT: 4,578 - 4,752 lbs. 0-60 MPH: 7.7 (3.5L) 1/4 MILE: 16.1 sec @ 89 mph (3.5L) TOP SPEED: 108 mph ROADHOLDING: 0.77 g TOWING: 2,000 - 5,000 lbs. CARGO CAPACITY: 21.0 - 80.7 cu.ft. FUEL (City/Hwy): 17-18 / 25-28 mpg SPECIFICATIONS 5.7L V8 Specifications Unavailable PRICE: $30,215 - $41,120 ENGINE: 3.6L V6 HORSEPOWER: 280 hp TORQUE: 260 lb-ft SIZE (L x W x H): 189.8 x 76.3 x 69.4 in. CURB WEIGHT: 4,470 - 4,850 lbs. 0-60 MPH: 7.7 - 8.5 sec 1/4 MILE: 16.4 sec @ 85 mph (4WD) TOP SPEED: Unknown ROADHOLDING: 0.73 g (4WD) CARGO CAPACITY: 36.3 - 68.3 cu.ft. TOWING: 3,500 - 7,400 lbs. FUEL (City/Hwy): 23 (Hwy) mpg RECAP RECAP PROS +Lots of subtle exterior details +Attractive dashboard design CONS -Towers and off-roaders may be disappointed PROS +Refined exterior +Off-road capabilities CONS -Smaller but heavier -Gas penalty

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