2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee vs 2012 Land Rover LR4

2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee

2012 Land Rover LR4

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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

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4WD 4-Door

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
LR4 4WD 4-Door	12	17	$44,499	$48,900
LR4 4WD 4-Door HSE	12	17	$44,499	$48,900
LR4 4WD 4-Door LUX	12	17	$44,499	$48,900
LR4 4WD 4-Door LUX Limited Edition	12	17	$44,499	$48,900

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$28,743

$44,499

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$29,195

$48,900

Monthly Payment Estimate

$487 / month

$815 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

8.6

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7.8

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TCC’s Bottom Line

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

The 2012 Land Rover LR4 is a burly off-roader with a luxurious, high-class interior; just don't expect it to handle or perform like a car or crossover.

TCC Likes

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

Tough and off-road-ready
Great seat comfort and driving position
Adult-sized second row

TCC Dislikes

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

SUV handling, all the way
Thirst for premium fuel
Tight third row

Fuel Economy

City

16 mpg

12 mpg

Highway

23 mpg

17 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

4WD Sport Utility Vehicle

Number of Passenger Doors

Interior Dimensions

Second Leg Room (in)

38.6

37.6

Front Head Room (in)

39.9

40.4

Second Hip Room (in)

56.2

- TBD -

Front Shoulder Room (in)

58.7

59.0

Second Head Room (in)

39.2

42.4

Passenger Volume (ft³)

105.4

- TBD -

Second Shoulder Room (in)

58.0

59.2

Front Leg Room (in)

40.3

42.4

Front Hip Room (in)

57.0

- TBD -

Passenger Capacity

Third Leg Room (in)

Third Hip Room (in)

Third Head Room (in)

Third Shoulder Room (in)

Exterior Dimensions

Rear Door Opening Height (in)

- TBD -

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

76.3

79.6

Track Width, Front (in)

63.9

63.2

Min Ground Clearance (in)

8.6

7.3

Length, Overall (in)

189.8

190.1

Rear Door Opening Width (in)

- TBD -

Height, Overall (in)

69.4

76.3

Liftover Height (in)

32.4

- TBD -

Track Width, Rear (in)

64.1

63.5

Wheelbase (in)

114.8

113.6

Cargo Area Dimensions

Cargo Box (Area) Height (in)

41.7

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1 (in)

- TBD -

72.1

Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (ft³)

68.7

90.3

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 3 (in)

Cargo Volume to Seat 3 (ft³)

Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings (in)

45.1

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2 (in)

- TBD -

43.6

Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (ft³)

35.1

44.5

Cargo Area Width @ Beltline (in)

- TBD -

48.6

Brakes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

12.9 x 1.2

14.2 x - TBD -

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Four-Wheel

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

12.6 x 0.6

13.8 x - TBD -

Brake Type

Pwr

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

24.6

22.8

Steering

Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft)

- TBD -

38.7

Steering Ratio (:1), Overall

18.9

- TBD -

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

37.1

37.6

Steering Type

Pwr Rack & Pinion

Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)

3.67

3.3

Tires

Rear Tire Size

P245/70R17

255/55HR19

Rear Tire Order Code

TY8

Front Tire Size

P245/70R17

255/55HR19

Spare Tire Size

Compact

175/80R19

Front Tire Order Code

TY8

Spare Tire Order Code

TBK

Trailering

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

500

551

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

750

551

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

5000

1654

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

5000

1654

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

4660

5833

Wheels

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Alloy

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

Front Wheel Size (in)

17 x 8.0

19 x 8

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Compact

19 x 5.5

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Alloy

Rear Wheel Size (in)

17 x 8.0

19 x 8

Cooling System

Total Cooling System Capacity (qts)

14.0

- TBD -

Electrical

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

700

- TBD -

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

160

- TBD -

Engine

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

260 @ 4800

375 @ 3500

Engine Order Code

ERB

Displacement

3.6L/220

5.0L/305

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

290 @ 6400

375 @ 6500

Engine Type

Gas/Ethanol V6

Gas V8

Fuel System

Electronic Fuel Injection

SMPI

Mileage

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

Transmission

First Gear Ratio (:1)

3.59

4.17

Clutch Size (in)

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

1.41

1.52

Trans Type

Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), High

1.00

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.83

0.87

Trans Description Cont. Again

Reverse Ratio (:1)

3.16

3.40

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

2.19

2.34

Trans Order Code

DGJ

Drivetrain

Four Wheel Drive

All Wheel Drive

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

3.09

3.54

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.00

1.14

Trans Description Cont.

Automatic

Automatic w/OD

Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), Low

2.93

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.69

Summary

Body Style

Sport Utility Vehicle

4 Door

Vehicle Name

Jeep Grand Cherokee

Land Rover LR4

Suspension

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in)

- TBD -

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

w/Coil Springs

Double-Wishbone

Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm)

- TBD -

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in)

- TBD -

Suspension Type - Rear

Multi-Link

Independent, air

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

w/Coil Springs

Double-Wishbone

Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm)

- TBD -

Suspension Type - Front

Independent SLA

Independent, air

Emissions

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

9.6

13.3

EPA Greenhouse Gas Score

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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