2010 Jeep Grand Cherokee vs 2010 Nissan Pathfinder vs 2010 Toyota 4Runner

2010 Jeep Grand Cherokee

2010 Nissan Pathfinder

2010 Toyota 4Runner

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4WD 4-Door Laredo

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

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2WD 4-Door V6 LE

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

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4WD 4-Door V6 Limited

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
4Runner 4WD 4-Door V6 Limited	17	22	$36,218	$39,800
4Runner 4WD 4-Door V6 SR5	17	22	$28,132	$30,915
4Runner 4WD 4-Door V6 Trail	17	22	$32,487	$35,700
4Runner RWD 4-Door L4 SR5	18	23	$25,025	$27,500
4Runner RWD 4-Door V6 Limited	17	23	$34,365	$37,765
4Runner RWD 4-Door V6 SR5	17	23	$26,548	$29,175

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$31,054

$34,315

$36,218

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$32,680

$37,050

$39,800

Monthly Payment Estimate

$545 / month

$618 / month

$663 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

7.4

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7.6

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8.2

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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.

The 2010 Toyota 4Runner is a brawny “true truck” worth serious consideration if tough off-roading capability for regular trail driving is one of your requirements—and it won’t sacrifice comfort the rest of the time.

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

Responsive V-6 powertrain
Good steering and visibility compared to other trucks
Straightforward yet stylish instrument panel

TCC Dislikes

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

Hard, choppy ride
Seats feel skimpy

Busy ride (except vehicles with KDSS)
Third-row space and access are limited
Tow rating only 2,000 pounds with 4-cylinder

Fuel Economy

City

15 mpg

17 mpg

Highway

20 mpg

22 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

4WD Sport Utility Vehicle

2WD Sport Utility

4WD Sport Utility Vehicle

Interior Dimensions

Second Head Room (in)

39.3

38.9

38.6

Passenger Capacity

Second Shoulder Room (in)

58.5

58.4

57.8

Front Leg Room (in)

41.7

42.4

41.7

Front Hip Room (in)

57.6

55.5

56.5

Second Leg Room (in)

35.5

34.2

32.9

Front Head Room (in)

39.7

39.1

39.3

Passenger Volume (ft³)

108.9

149.1

97.3

Second Hip Room (in)

60.6

57.6

55.7

Front Shoulder Room (in)

59.1

58.3

57.8

Third Leg Room (in)

28.1

Third Hip Room (in)

44.0

Third Head Room (in)

36.7

Third Shoulder Room (in)

57.1

Exterior Dimensions

Min Ground Clearance (in)

8.2

8.6

9.6

Length, Overall (in)

188.0

192.3

189.9

Rear Door Opening Width (in)

- TBD -

Height, Overall (in)

68.9

72.2

70.1

Liftover Height (in)

33.4

30.0

- TBD -

Track Width, Rear (in)

62.0

61.8

63.2

Wheelbase (in)

109.5

112.2

109.8

Rear Door Opening Height (in)

- TBD -

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

72.6

72.8

75.8

Track Width, Front (in)

62.0

61.8

63.2

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

47.2

Cargo Area Width @ Beltline (in)

- TBD -

44.4

- TBD -

Cargo Box (Area) Height (in)

- TBD -

34.8

- TBD -

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1 (in)

- TBD -

73.9

- TBD -

Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (ft³)

67.4

79.2

89.7

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

12.3 x - TBD -

Brake Type

Power

Pwr

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

13.3 x - TBD -

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

21.1

24.0

Steering

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

37.1

39.2

37.4

Steering Type

Pwr Rack & Pinion

Variable Pwr Rack & Pinion

Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)

2.85

3.5

2.7

Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft)

- TBD -

Steering Ratio (:1), Overall

15.8

18.4

Tires

Front Tire Size

P245/65R17

P265/65R17

P245/60R20

Spare Tire Size

P245/65R17

P265/65R17

Full Size

Front Tire Order Code

TCH

Spare Tire Order Code

TBG

Rear Tire Size

P245/65R17

P265/65R17

P245/60R20

Rear Tire Order Code

TCH

Trailering

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

350

600

- TBD -

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

3500

5000

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

3500

6000

- TBD -

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

350

500

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

4470

4678

4805

Wheels

Spare Wheel Size (in)

17 x - TBD -

17 x 7.5

Full Size

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Rear Wheel Size (in)

17 x 7.5

20 x 7.5

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

Aluminum

Front Wheel Size (in)

17 x 7.5

20 x 7.5

Cooling System

Total Cooling System Capacity (qts)

14.0

14.3

- TBD -

Electrical

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

625

550

- TBD -

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

160

130

- TBD -

Engine

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

210 @ 5200

266 @ 5600

270 @ 5600

Engine Type

Gas V6

Fuel System

SMPI

EFI

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

235 @ 4000

288 @ 4000

278 @ 4400

Engine Order Code

EKG

VQ40

1GR

Displacement

3.7L/226

4.0L/241

Mileage

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

Transmission

Trans Description Cont. Again

Reverse Ratio (:1)

3.16

2.76

3.22

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

2.19

2.35

2.04

Trans Order Code

DGJ

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

3.07

3.13

3.73

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.00

1.0

Trans Description Cont.

Automatic w/OD

Automatic

Automatic w/OD

Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), Low

- TBD -

2.57

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

First Gear Ratio (:1)

3.59

3.84

3.52

Clutch Size (in)

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

1.41

1.53

1.4

Trans Type

Drivetrain

Four Wheel Drive

Rear Wheel Drive

Four Wheel Drive

Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), High

1.00

1.0

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.83

0.84

0.72

Summary

Body Style

4 Door

4 Door Limited

Vehicle Name

Jeep Grand Cherokee

Nissan Pathfinder

Toyota 4Runner

Suspension

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in)

- TBD -

1.30

1.22

Suspension Type - Rear

Live Axle

Independent

4-Link Rigid

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

w/Stabilizer bar

Double-Wishbone

Coil Spring

Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm)

- TBD -

Suspension Type - Front

SLA independent

Independent

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in)

- TBD -

0.98

0.79

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

w/Stabilizer bar

Double-Wishbone

Double Wishbone

Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm)

- TBD -

Emissions

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

11.0

9.8

EPA Greenhouse Gas Score

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