2012 Honda Pilot vs 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee

2012 Honda Pilot

2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee

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2WD 4-Door EX

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Pilot 2WD 4-Door EX	18	25	$28,778	$31,470
Pilot 2WD 4-Door EX-L	18	25	$31,743	$34,720
Pilot 2WD 4-Door EX-L w/Navi	18	25	$33,567	$36,720
Pilot 2WD 4-Door EX-L w/RES	18	25	$33,202	$36,320
Pilot 2WD 4-Door LX	18	25	$26,179	$28,620
Pilot 2WD 4-Door Touring w/RES & Navi	18	25	$35,984	$39,370
Pilot 4WD 4-Door EX	17	24	$30,238	$33,070
Pilot 4WD 4-Door EX-L	17	24	$33,202	$36,320
Pilot 4WD 4-Door EX-L w/Navi	17	24	$35,026	$38,320
Pilot 4WD 4-Door EX-L w/RES	17	24	$34,661	$37,920
Pilot 4WD 4-Door LX	17	24	$27,638	$30,220
Pilot 4WD 4-Door Touring w/RES & Navi	17	24	$37,443	$40,970

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4WD 4-Door Laredo

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Grand Cherokee 4WD 4-Door Laredo	16	23	$28,743	$29,195
Grand Cherokee 4WD 4-Door Laredo Altitude	16	23	$28,743	$29,195
Grand Cherokee 4WD 4-Door Limited	16	23	$37,059	$39,295
Grand Cherokee 4WD 4-Door Overland	16	23	$40,790	$43,395
Grand Cherokee 4WD 4-Door Overland Summit	16	23	$40,790	$43,395
Grand Cherokee 4WD 4-Door SRT8	12	18	$52,150	$54,670
Grand Cherokee RWD 4-Door Laredo	17	23	$26,803	$27,195
Grand Cherokee RWD 4-Door Laredo Altitude	17	23	$26,803	$27,195
Grand Cherokee RWD 4-Door Limited	17	23	$34,724	$36,795
Grand Cherokee RWD 4-Door Overland	17	23	$37,545	$39,895
Grand Cherokee RWD 4-Door Overland Summit	17	23	$37,545	$39,895

Show Only Differences

Pricing

Invoice Price

$28,778

$28,743

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$31,470

$29,195

Monthly Payment Estimate

$525 / month

$487 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

7.6

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8.6

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TCC’s Bottom Line

Don't let the macho-boxy look intimidate you; the Honda Pilot makes a lot of sense for large families—especially with improved mileage and a most tasteful front-end design for 2012.

The 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee only gets better this year with the addition of the SRT8's thundering HEMI V-8.

TCC Likes

A third-row that can fit adults
Smooth, responsive powertrain
Improved highway mpg

Tasteful, upscale look
Spacious, refined cabin
Choice among all-wheel-drive systems

TCC Dislikes

Hard dash plastics
Cluttered instrument panel
Bluetooth doesn't come standard on all trims

Not quite as crisp-looking as Jeeps past
Boomy exhaust from V-6
Needs Chrysler's new eight-speed automatic

Fuel Economy

City

18 mpg

16 mpg

Highway

25 mpg

23 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

2WD Sport Utility Vehicle

4WD Sport Utility Vehicle

Number of Passenger Doors

Interior Dimensions

Second Hip Room (in)

56.9

56.2

Front Shoulder Room (in)

61.5

58.7

Passenger Volume (ft³)

153.7

105.4

Third Leg Room (in)

32.1

Second Head Room (in)

39.8

39.2

Third Hip Room (in)

48.4

Second Shoulder Room (in)

62.2

58.0

Front Leg Room (in)

41.4

40.3

Passenger Capacity

Third Head Room (in)

38.2

Front Hip Room (in)

58.6

57.0

Third Shoulder Room (in)

58.9

Second Leg Room (in)

38.5

38.6

Front Head Room (in)

40.0

39.9

Exterior Dimensions

Wheelbase (in)

109.2

114.8

Rear Door Opening Height (in)

- TBD -

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

78.5

76.3

Track Width, Front (in)

67.7

63.9

Min Ground Clearance (in)

8.0

8.6

Length, Overall (in)

191.4

189.8

Rear Door Opening Width (in)

- TBD -

Height, Overall (in)

72.7

69.4

Liftover Height (in)

32.4

Track Width, Rear (in)

67.5

64.1

Cargo Area Dimensions

Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (ft³)

47.7

35.1

Cargo Area Width @ Beltline (in)

- TBD -

Cargo Box (Area) Height (in)

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1 (in)

- TBD -

Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (ft³)

87.0

68.7

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 3 (in)

- TBD -

Cargo Volume to Seat 3 (ft³)

18.0

Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings (in)

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2 (in)

- TBD -

Brakes

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

13.1 x - TBD -

12.6 x 0.6

Brake Type

Pwr

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

13.0 x - TBD -

12.9 x 1.2

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

21.0

24.6

Steering

Steering Ratio (:1), Overall

19.0

18.9

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

37.9

37.1

Steering Type

Pwr Rack & Pinion

Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)

3.7

3.67

Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft)

- TBD -

Tires

Rear Tire Order Code

TY8

Front Tire Size

P235/60R18

P245/70R17

Spare Tire Size

Compact

Front Tire Order Code

TY8

Spare Tire Order Code

TBK

Rear Tire Size

P235/60R18

P245/70R17

Trailering

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

200

500

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

200

750

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

2000

5000

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

2000

5000

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

4295

4660

Wheels

Front Wheel Size (in)

18 x - TBD -

17 x 8.0

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Compact

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Rear Wheel Size (in)

18 x - TBD -

17 x 8.0

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

Cooling System

Total Cooling System Capacity (qts)

9.93

14.0

Electrical

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

- TBD -

700

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

- TBD -

160

Engine

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

253 @ 4800

260 @ 4800

Engine Order Code

ERB

Displacement

3.5L/212

3.6L/220

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

250 @ 5700

290 @ 6400

Engine Type

Gas V6

Gas/Ethanol V6

Fuel System

Electronic Fuel Injection

Mileage

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

Transmission

Clutch Size (in)

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

1.07

1.41

Trans Type

Drivetrain

Front Wheel Drive

Four Wheel Drive

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.61

0.83

Trans Description Cont. Again

Reverse Ratio (:1)

1.89

3.16

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

1.61

2.19

Trans Order Code

DGJ

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

4.31

3.09

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.77

1.00

Trans Description Cont.

Automatic w/OD

Automatic

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

First Gear Ratio (:1)

2.70

3.59

Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), Low

Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), High

1.00

Summary

Vehicle Name

Honda Pilot

Jeep Grand Cherokee

Body Style

4 Door Sport Utility

Sport Utility Vehicle

Suspension

Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm)

- TBD -

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in)

0.91

Suspension Type - Rear

Multi-link

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

w/Coil Springs

Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm)

- TBD -

Suspension Type - Front

MacPherson Strut

Independent SLA

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in)

1.04

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

w/Coil Springs

Emissions

EPA Greenhouse Gas Score

Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year

8.9

9.6

Crash Test Ratings

Overall Rating

Overall Frontal Barrier Crash Rating

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Driver

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Passenger

Overall Side Crash Rating

Side Barrier Rating

Side Barrier Rating Driver

Side Barrier Rating Passenger Rear Seat

Side Pole Rating Driver Front Seat

Combined Side Rating Front Seat

Combined Side Rating Rear Seat

Rollover Rating

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