Compare the2022 Chevrolet SuburbanVS 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee L

The Suburban (except LS with front bench seat) has a standard front seat center airbag, which deploys between the driver and front passenger, protecting them from injuries caused by striking each other in serious side impacts. The Grand Cherokee L doesn’t offer front seat center airbags.

Both the Suburban and the Grand Cherokee L have standard driver and passenger frontal airbags, front side-impact airbags, side-impact head airbags, front seatbelt pretensioners, height adjustable front shoulder belts, plastic fuel tanks, four-wheel antilock brakes, traction control, electronic stability systems to prevent skidding, crash mitigating brakes, daytime running lights, lane departure warning systems, rearview cameras, available all wheel drive, blind spot warning systems, around view monitors and rear cross-path warning.

The Suburban’s corrosion warranty is 1 year longer than the Grand Cherokee L’s (6 vs. 5 years).

There are over 22 percent more Chevrolet dealers than there are Jeep dealers, which makes it easier should you ever need service under the Suburban’s warranty.

The Suburban has a standard “limp home system” to keep drivers from being stranded if most or all of the engine’s coolant is lost. The engine will run on only half of its cylinders at a time, reduce its power and light a warning lamp on the dashboard so the driver can get to a service station for repairs. The Grand Cherokee L doesn’t offer a lost coolant limp home mode, so a coolant leak could strand you or seriously damage the truck’s engine.

To reliably power the ignition and other systems and to recharge the battery, the Suburban has larger alternators than the Grand Cherokee L:

J.D. Power and Associates’ 2021 survey of the owners of three-year-old vehicles provides the long-term dependability statistics that show that Chevrolet vehicles are more reliable than Jeep vehicles. J.D. Power ranks Chevrolet 12th in reliability, above the industry average. With 26 more problems per 100 vehicles, Jeep is ranked 24th.

From surveys of all its subscribers, Consumer Reports’ January 2021 Auto Issue reports that Chevrolet vehicles are more reliable than Jeep vehicles. Consumer Reports ranks Chevrolet 2 places higher in reliability than Jeep.

The Suburban’s standard 5.3 V8 produces 65 more horsepower (355 vs. 290) and 126 lbs.-ft. more torque (383 vs. 257) than the Grand Cherokee L’s standard 3.6 DOHC V6. The Suburban’s optional 6.2 V8 produces 63 more horsepower (420 vs. 357) and 70 lbs.-ft. more torque (460 vs. 390) than the Grand Cherokee L’s optional 5.7 V8.

The Suburban’s 3.0 turbo diesel produces 203 lbs.-ft. more torque (460 vs. 257) than the Grand Cherokee L’s standard 3.6 DOHC V6. The Suburban’s 3.0 turbo diesel produces 70 lbs.-ft. more torque (460 vs. 390) than the Grand Cherokee L’s optional 5.7 V8.

On the EPA test cycle the Suburban gets better mileage than the Grand Cherokee L:

The Suburban has 5.3 gallons more fuel capacity than the Grand Cherokee L (28.3 vs. 23 gallons), for longer range between fill-ups.

A 10-speed automatic is standard on the Chevrolet Suburban, for better acceleration and lower engine speed on the highway. Only an eight-speed automatic is available for the Grand Cherokee L.

For better stopping power the Suburban RST/Z71/Premier/High Country’s front brake rotors are larger than those on the Grand Cherokee L:

For better traction, the Suburban’s optional tires are larger than the largest tires available on the Grand Cherokee L (275/50R22 vs. 265/60R18).

For better ride, handling and brake cooling the Suburban offers optional 22-inch wheels. The Grand Cherokee L’s largest wheels are only 21-inches.

The Chevrolet Suburban’s wheels have 6 lugs for longer wheel bearing life, less chance of rotor warping and greater strength. The Jeep Grand Cherokee L only has 5 wheel lugs per wheel.

The Suburban has a standard full size spare so a flat doesn’t interrupt your trip. A full size spare costs extra on the Grand Cherokee L. Without the option you must depend on a temporary spare, which limits mileage and speed before replacement.

For a smoother ride and more stable handling, the Suburban’s wheelbase is 12.4 inches longer than on the Grand Cherokee L (134.1 inches vs. 121.7 inches).

For better handling and stability, the track (width between the wheels) on the Suburban is 3.1 inches wider in the front and 2.9 inches wider in the rear than on the Grand Cherokee L.

The Suburban offers optional seating for 9 passengers; the Grand Cherokee L can only carry up to 7.

The Suburban has 11.7 cubic feet more passenger volume than the Grand Cherokee L (170.8 vs. 159.1).

The Suburban has 2.5 inches more front headroom, 3.2 inches more front legroom, 4.1 inches more front hip room, 6.8 inches more front shoulder room, 2.6 inches more rear legroom, 5 inches more rear hip room, 6.8 inches more rear shoulder room, .9 inches more third row headroom, 6.4 inches more third row legroom, 6.5 inches more third row hip room and 10.9 inches more third row shoulder room than the Grand Cherokee L.

The Suburban’s cargo area provides more volume than the Grand Cherokee L.

The Suburban’s minimum standard towing capacity is much higher than the Grand Cherokee L’s (7600 vs. 3500 pounds). Maximum trailer towing in the Jeep Grand Cherokee L 4x4 is only 7200 pounds. The Suburban offers up to a 8300 lbs. towing capacity.

The Suburban has a much higher standard payload capacity than the Grand Cherokee L (1750 vs. 1380 lbs.).

The Suburban has a much higher maximum payload capacity than the Grand Cherokee L (1759 vs. 1410 lbs.).

The Suburban’s front and rear power windows all open fully with one touch of the switches and its front windows also automatically close, making it more convenient at drive-up windows and toll booths, or when talking with someone outside the car. The Grand Cherokee L’s standard rear power window switches have to be held the entire time to open them fully. Only its driver’s window closes automatically.

The Suburban’s rain-sensitive wipers adjust their speed and turn on and off automatically based on the amount of rainfall on the windshield. This allows the driver to concentrate on driving without constantly adjusting the wipers. The Grand Cherokee L’s standard intermittent wipers change speed with vehicle speed, but can’t turn on and off or change speed based on changing rainfall.