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2026 Ford Explorer vs 2026 Jeep Cherokee

📊 Key Differences
  • Fuel economy: 24 MPG vs 37 MPG combined — Jeep Cherokee is more efficient
  • Annual fuel cost: $2800 vs $1800 — Jeep Cherokee saves $ per year
  • Fuel type: Regular Gasoline vs Regular Gasoline
Specification 2026 Ford Explorer 2026 Jeep Cherokee
Year20262026
ClassStandard Sport Utility Vehicle 2WDStandard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD
Fuel TypeRegular GasolineRegular Gasoline
DriveRear-Wheel DriveAll-Wheel Drive
TransmissionAutomatic 10-spdAutomatic (variable gear ratios)
Cylinders44
Displacement (L)2.31.6
City MPG2039
Highway MPG2935
Combined MPG2437
Annual Fuel Cost$2800$1800
CO₂ (g/mile)377.0241.0
EPA Fuel Economy Score5/107/10
EPA GHG Score5/107/10
🚗 2026 Ford Explorer

Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD with 24 MPG combined fuel economy. Runs on Regular Gasoline. Rear-Wheel Drive drivetrain.

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🚗 2026 Jeep Cherokee

Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD with 37 MPG combined fuel economy. Runs on Regular Gasoline. All-Wheel Drive drivetrain.

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