Compare the2023 Chevrolet TahoeVS 2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee L

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

There are over 21 percent more Chevrolet dealers than there are Jeep dealers, which makes it easier should you ever need service under the Tahoe’s warranty.

The Tahoe 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 Tahoe has larger alternators than the Grand Cherokee L:

J.D. Power and Associates rated the Tahoe first among large suvs in their 2022 Initial Quality Study. The Grand Cherokee L isn’t in the top three in its category.

J.D. Power and Associates’ 2022 Initial Quality Study of new car owners surveyed provide the statistics that show that Chevrolet vehicles are better in initial quality than Jeep vehicles. J.D. Power ranks Chevrolet third in initial quality, above the industry average. With 52 more problems per 100 vehicles, Jeep is ranked 23rd, below the industry average.

J.D. Power and Associates’ 2022 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 above average in long-term dependability. With 21 more problems per 100 vehicles in the first three years of ownership, Jeep is rated below average.

The Tahoe’s standard 5.3 V8 produces 62 more horsepower (355 vs. 293) and 123 lbs.-ft. more torque (383 vs. 260) than the Grand Cherokee L’s standard 3.6 DOHC V6. The Tahoe’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 Tahoe’s 3.0 turbo diesel produces 200 lbs.-ft. more torque (460 vs. 260) than the Grand Cherokee L’s standard 3.6 DOHC V6. The Tahoe’s 3.0 turbo diesel produces 70 lbs.-ft. more torque (460 vs. 390) than the Grand Cherokee L’s optional 5.7 V8.

As tested in Consumer Reports the Chevrolet Tahoe 5.3 V8 is faster than the Jeep Grand Cherokee L V6:

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

Regardless of its engine, the Tahoe’s engine automatically turns off when the vehicle is stopped, saving fuel and reducing pollution. If the conditions warrant or the driver wishes, the system can be manually disabled at any time for the duration of a trip. Jeep only offers an automatic engine start/stop system on the Grand Cherokee L V6.

The Tahoe has a gallon more fuel capacity than the Grand Cherokee L (24 vs. 23 gallons), for longer range between fill-ups.

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

The Tahoe stops shorter than the Grand Cherokee L:

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

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

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

The Tahoe has 9.2 cubic feet more passenger volume than the Grand Cherokee L (168.3 vs. 159.1).

The Tahoe 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, 4.6 inches more third row legroom, 6.5 inches more third row hip room and 10.8 inches more third row shoulder room than the Grand Cherokee L.

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

The Tahoe’s minimum standard towing capacity is much higher than the Grand Cherokee L’s (7700 vs. 3500 pounds). Maximum trailer towing in the Jeep Grand Cherokee L 4x4 is only 7200 pounds. The Tahoe offers up to a 8400 lbs. towing capacity.

The Tahoe has a much higher standard payload capacity than the Grand Cherokee L (1746 vs. 1370 lbs.).

The Tahoe has a much higher maximum payload capacity than the Grand Cherokee L (1834 vs. 1400 lbs.).

The Tahoe’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 Tahoe’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.

Consumer Reports rated the Tahoe’s headlight performance “Very Good,” a higher rating than the Grand Cherokee L’s headlights, which were rated “Good.”

The Tahoe Premier/High Country’s optional Enhanced Automatic Parking Assist can parallel park or back into a parking spot by itself, starting, stopping and changing direction automatically. The Grand Cherokee L Summit’s automatic parking system requires operating the brakes and transmission to safely park.

Insurance will cost less for the Tahoe owner. The Complete Car Cost Guide estimates that insurance for the Tahoe will cost $1180 to $4620 less than the Grand Cherokee L over a five-year period.

J.D. Power and Associates rated the Tahoe second among large suvs in owner reported satisfaction. This includes how well the vehicle performs and satisfies its owner’s expectations. The Grand Cherokee L was rated third in its category.