Compare the2025 Volkswagen ID.BUZZVS 2024 Jeep Grand Cherokee

The ID.BUZZ’s pre-crash front seatbelts will tighten automatically in the event the vehicle detects an impending crash, improving protection against injury significantly. The Grand Cherokee doesn’t offer pre-crash pretensioners.

Earlier warning of stopped traffic, traffic signals, dangerous road conditions, weather, or accidents, can keep driver's safer and prevent crashes. The ID.BUZZ has Car2X, a system that seamlessly communicates important warnings to the driver about impending danger, if they're available. The Grand Cherokee doesn’t offer a system that can receive automated systems

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

The Volkswagen ID.BUZZ weighs 464 to 1959 pounds more than the Jeep Grand Cherokee. The NHTSA advises that heavier vehicles are much safer in collisions than their significantly lighter counterparts.

The ID.BUZZ comes with a full 4-year/50,000-mile basic warranty, which covers the entire van. The Grand Cherokee’s 3-year/36,000-mile basic warranty expires 1 year or 14,000 miles sooner.

The ID.BUZZ’s corrosion warranty is 2 years longer than the Grand Cherokee’s (7 vs. 5 years).

The ID.BUZZ’s standard electric motor produces 156 lbs.-ft. more torque (413 vs. 257) than the Grand Cherokee’s standard 3.6 DOHC V6. The ID.BUZZ’s optional electric motors produces 42 lbs.-ft. more torque (512 vs. 470) than the Grand Cherokee 4xe’s standard 2.0 turbo 4-cylinder hybrid.

On the EPA test cycle the ID.BUZZ gets better mileage than the Grand Cherokee running on electricity:

On the EPA test cycle the ID.BUZZ gets better mileage than the Grand Cherokee running its gasoline engine:

The ID.BUZZ can travel with zero emissions on a full charge for 231 to 234 miles. The Grand Cherokee 4xe has to start its internal combustion engine after only 26 miles.

Regardless of its engine, regenerative brakes improve the ID.BUZZ’s fuel efficiency by converting inertia back into energy instead of wasting it. Jeep only offers a regenerative brake system on the Grand Cherokee 4xe.

The ID.BUZZ has a standard locking charge port which locks and unlocks with the power locks. The fuel filler door is not lockable on the Grand Cherokee. A locking charge port prevents tampering and damage; a locking fuel door helps prevent fuel theft and vandalism, such as sugar in the tank.

In its Green Vehicle Guide, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) rates the Volkswagen ID.BUZZ higher (10 out of 10) than the Jeep Grand Cherokee (7). This means the ID.BUZZ produces up to 11.8 pounds less smog-producing pollutants than the Grand Cherokee every 15,000 miles.

For better stopping power the ID.BUZZ’s front brake rotors are larger than those on the Grand Cherokee:

For better traction and acceleration, the ID.BUZZ has larger rear tires than the Grand Cherokee (265/45R20 vs. 245/70R17).

The ID.BUZZ’s 235/50R20 front and 265/45R20 rear tires provide better handling because they have a lower 50 series front and 45 series rear profile (height to width ratio) that provides a stiffer sidewall than the Grand Cherokee Laredo’s standard 70 series tires.

For better load carrying, ride, handling and brake cooling the ID.BUZZ has standard 20-inch wheels. Smaller 17-inch wheels are standard on the Grand Cherokee Laredo.

For a smoother ride and more stable handling, the ID.BUZZ’s wheelbase is 10.8 inches longer than on the Grand Cherokee (127.5 inches vs. 116.7 inches).

For better maneuverability, the ID.BUZZ’s turning circle is .6 feet tighter than the Grand Cherokee’s (37.4 feet vs. 38 feet).

The design of the Volkswagen ID.BUZZ amounts to more than styling. The ID.BUZZ has an aerodynamic coefficient of drag of .29 Cd. That is significantly lower than the Grand Cherokee (.357) and many sports cars. A more efficient exterior helps keep the interior quieter and helps the ID.BUZZ get better fuel mileage.

The ID.BUZZ has standard seating for 7 passengers; the Grand Cherokee can only carry 5.

The ID.BUZZ has 53.1 cubic feet more passenger volume than the Grand Cherokee (160.1 vs. 107).

The ID.BUZZ has .7 inches more front headroom, .7 inches more front hip room, 1.6 inches more rear headroom, 1.7 inches more rear legroom, 8.5 inches more rear hip room and 3.7 inches more rear shoulder room than the Grand Cherokee.

The ID.BUZZ’s cargo area provides more volume than the Grand Cherokee.

The ID.BUZZ’s cargo area is larger than the Grand Cherokee’s in every dimension:

The ID.BUZZ’s standard Keyless Access allow you to unlock the doors from any outside door handle, open the cargo door, and start the van, all without removing the key from the pocket or purse. Keyless Enter-N-Go standard on the Grand Cherokee doesn’t offer a sensor on the rear doors, so you’ll have to reach a front handle to unlock the rear door.

The ID.BUZZ’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’s standard intermittent wipers change speed with vehicle speed, but can’t turn on and off or change speed based on changing rainfall.

Heated windshield washer nozzles are standard on the ID.BUZZ to prevent washer fluid and nozzles from freezing and help continue to keep the windshield clear in sub-freezing temperatures. The Grand Cherokee doesn’t offer heated windshield washer nozzles.

To help drivers avoid possible obstacles, the ID.BUZZ has standard cornering lights to illuminate around corners when the turn signals are activated. The Grand Cherokee doesn’t offer cornering lights. The ID.BUZZ also has standard adaptive headlights to illuminate around corners automatically by reading vehicle speed and steering wheel angle.

The ID.BUZZ has a standard heated steering wheel to take the chill out of steering on extremely cold winter days before the vehicle heater warms up. A heated steering wheel costs extra on the Grand Cherokee.

To quickly and conveniently keep personal devices charged without cables tangling and wearing out, the Volkswagen ID.BUZZ has a standard wireless phone charging system (Qi) for the front seat. Wireless charging costs extra on the Grand Cherokee and isn’t available on the Grand Cherokee Laredo A.