2010 Jeep Grand Cherokee vs 2010 Nissan Pathfinder

2010 Jeep Grand Cherokee

2010 Nissan Pathfinder

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RWD 4-Door Laredo

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
RWD 4-Door Laredo	16	21	$29,191	$30,710
4WD 4-Door Laredo	15	20	$31,054	$32,680
RWD 4-Door Limited	14	20	$35,352	$37,480
4WD 4-Door Limited	13	19	$37,187	$39,420
4WD 4-Door SRT-8	12	16	$40,741	$43,325

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2WD 4-Door V6 S FE+

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
2WD 4-Door V6 S FE+	15	22	$25,807	$27,540
4WD 4-Door V6 S	14	20	$27,678	$29,540
2WD 4-Door V6 SE	15	22	$28,618	$30,890
4WD 4-Door V6 SE	14	20	$30,468	$32,890
2WD 4-Door V6 LE	15	22	$34,315	$37,050
4WD 4-Door V6 LE	14	20	$36,349	$39,250
4WD 4-Door V8 LE	12	18	$39,171	$42,300

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$29,191

$25,807

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$30,710

$27,540

Monthly Payment Estimate

$512 / month

$459 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

7.4

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7.6

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TCC’s Bottom Line

Unless your routine involves off-roading or extremely difficult conditions, the 2010 Jeep Grand Cherokee only serves to show that modern crossover vehicles are better choices for most families.

If you’re after serious off-roading ability, the Pathfinder is more than capable—otherwise, there are comfier options available.

TCC Likes

Off-road ability
Good ride and handling for an off-roader
Entertainment options

Off-road toughness
Towing ability
Tech options like Bluetooth and Music Box

TCC Dislikes

Poor fuel economy for all engines
Cramped interior
Cheap-looking interior trim

Hard, choppy ride
Seats feel skimpy

Fuel Economy

City

16 mpg

15 mpg

Highway

21 mpg

22 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

2WD Sport Utility Vehicle

2WD Sport Utility

Interior Dimensions

Passenger Capacity

Second Shoulder Room (in)

58.5

58.4

Front Leg Room (in)

41.7

42.4

Front Hip Room (in)

57.6

55.5

Second Leg Room (in)

35.5

34.2

Front Head Room (in)

39.7

40.0

Passenger Volume (ft³)

108.9

149.1

Second Hip Room (in)

60.6

57.6

Front Shoulder Room (in)

59.1

58.3

Second Head Room (in)

39.3

39.0

Third Head Room (in)

36.7

Third Shoulder Room (in)

57.1

Third Leg Room (in)

28.1

Third Hip Room (in)

44.0

Exterior Dimensions

Rear Door Opening Width (in)

- TBD -

Height, Overall (in)

68.9

72.0

Liftover Height (in)

33.4

29.9

Track Width, Rear (in)

62.0

61.8

Wheelbase (in)

109.5

112.2

Rear Door Opening Height (in)

- TBD -

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

72.6

72.8

Track Width, Front (in)

62.0

61.8

Min Ground Clearance (in)

8.2

8.7

Length, Overall (in)

188.0

192.3

Cargo Area Dimensions

Cargo Volume to Seat 3 (ft³)

16.5

Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings (in)

- TBD -

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2 (in)

- TBD -

Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (ft³)

34.5

49.2

Cargo Area Width @ Beltline (in)

- TBD -

44.4

Cargo Box (Area) Height (in)

- TBD -

34.8

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1 (in)

- TBD -

73.9

Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (ft³)

67.4

79.2

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 3 (in)

17.4

Brakes

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

12.6 x 0.6

12.1 x 0.7

Brake Type

Power

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

12.9 x 1.2

11.7 x 1.1

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

21.1

Steering

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

37.1

39.2

Steering Type

Pwr Rack & Pinion

Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)

2.85

3.5

Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft)

- TBD -

Steering Ratio (:1), Overall

15.8

Tires

Spare Tire Size

P245/65R17

P245/75R16

Front Tire Order Code

TCH

Spare Tire Order Code

TBG

Rear Tire Size

P245/65R17

P245/75R16

Rear Tire Order Code

TCH

Front Tire Size

P245/65R17

P245/75R16

Trailering

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

3500

5000

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

3500

6000

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

350

500

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

350

600

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

4261

4446

Wheels

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Rear Wheel Size (in)

17 x 7.5

16 x 7.0

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

Front Wheel Size (in)

17 x 7.5

16 x 7.0

Spare Wheel Size (in)

17 x - TBD -

16 x 7.0

Cooling System

Total Cooling System Capacity (qts)

14.0

10.9

Electrical

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

625

550

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

160

110

Engine

Engine Type

Gas V6

Fuel System

SMPI

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

235 @ 4000

288 @ 4000

Engine Order Code

EKG

VQ40

Displacement

3.7L/226

4.0L/241

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

210 @ 5200

266 @ 5600

Mileage

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Transmission

Reverse Ratio (:1)

3.16

2.76

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

2.19

2.35

Trans Order Code

DGJ

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

3.07

3.13

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.00

Trans Description Cont.

Automatic w/OD

Automatic

Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), Low

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

First Gear Ratio (:1)

3.59

3.84

Clutch Size (in)

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

1.41

1.53

Trans Type

Drivetrain

Rear Wheel Drive

Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), High

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.83

0.84

Trans Description Cont. Again

Summary

Body Style

4 Door

Vehicle Name

Jeep Grand Cherokee

Nissan Pathfinder

Suspension

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

w/Stabilizer bar

Double-Wishbone

Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm)

- TBD -

Suspension Type - Front

SLA independent

Independent

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in)

- TBD -

0.98

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

w/Stabilizer bar

Double-Wishbone

Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm)

- TBD -

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in)

- TBD -

1.30

Suspension Type - Rear

Live Axle

Independent

Emissions

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

10.4

EPA Greenhouse Gas Score

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