Jeep Grand Cherokee vs Chevrolet Suburban
The Jeep Grand Cherokee is the more efficient of the two: it reaches 25 mpg combined versus 23 mpg for the Chevrolet Suburban, a 2 mpg advantage and costs about $600 less per year to fuel.
Across 5 measured categories, the Jeep Grand Cherokee leads in 5. Figures are EPA test data, not manufacturer claims.
2015–2027
Jeep Grand Cherokee
Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD · 87 configurations
2015–2026
Chevrolet Suburban
Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD · 72 configurations
Head-to-head specifications
| Metric | Jeep Grand Cherokee | Chevrolet Suburban |
|---|---|---|
| Best combined MPG | 25 mpg ✓ | 23 mpg |
| Best city MPG | 23 mpg ✓ | 21 mpg |
| Best highway MPG | 30 mpg ✓ | 27 mpg |
| Lowest annual fuel costEPA estimate at 15,000 miles per year | $2,650 ✓ | $3,250 |
| Lowest CO2 output | 177 g/mi ✓ | 437 g/mi |
| Engines offered | SIDI, 3.6, SIDI; PHEV, 5.7 | 3.0, SIDI, SIDI; Stop-Start, SIDI; FFV |
| Transmissions | Automatic 8-spd | Automatic 10-spd, Automatic 6-spd |
| Drivetrains | Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive, 4-Wheel Drive | 4-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive |
| Fuel types | Regular, Regular Gas and Electricity, Midgrade | Diesel, Regular, Premium |
| EPA class | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
| Years covered | 2015–2027 | 2015–2026 |
| Configurations on record | 87 | 72 |
Source: EPA fuel economy records via fueleconomy.gov. Best-case values across all recorded configurations for each model.
Grand Cherokee vs Suburban: common questions
Which is better on gas, the Jeep Grand Cherokee or the Chevrolet Suburban?
The Jeep Grand Cherokee is the more efficient of the two: it reaches 25 mpg combined versus 23 mpg for the Chevrolet Suburban, a 2 mpg advantage and costs about $600 less per year to fuel.
Which costs less to run per year?
By EPA estimates at 15,000 miles a year, the Jeep Grand Cherokee runs about $2,650 a year in fuel at its most efficient configuration, versus about $3,250 for the Chevrolet Suburban — a difference of roughly $600 per year.
What engines do the Grand Cherokee and Suburban offer?
Jeep Grand Cherokee: SIDI, 3.6, SIDI; PHEV, 5.7. Chevrolet Suburban: 3.0, SIDI, SIDI; Stop-Start, SIDI; FFV.
Are they in the same vehicle class?
Yes — the EPA classifies both the Jeep Grand Cherokee and the Chevrolet Suburban as Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD, so they compete directly.
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