2019 GMC Acadia vs 2019 Jeep Grand Cherokee

Both the 2019 GMC Acadia vs 2019 Jeep Grand Cherokee offer multiple engine options that will provide power and efficiency. Despite having more options and overall higher horsepower, the overwhelming engine size of the Jeep Grand Cherokee may be a bit too much for buyers looking to save money on gas.

2019 GMC Acadia

The Acadia expertly combines raw power and performance with it’s modern aesthetic, providing the driver with an unparalleled experience on the road. Needless to say, all of this power starts with the engine. The baseline option for the GMC Acadia line is a hyper-efficient 2.5L DOHC 4-Cylinder SIDI engine. By using innovative stop/start technology, it optimizes fits fuel efficiency by switching off the engine when power isn’t necessary under certain conditions. This feature, along with its efficient and modern design allows it to output 193 horsepower, 188 lb-ft of torque, and achieve up to 26 mpg highway.

If you’re looking for a bit more kick out of your 2019 GMC Acadia, you may be interested in the available 3.6L 6-cylinder engine, complete with active fuel management technology. If you decide on this option, you can have up to 310 horsepower and 271 lb-ft of torque at your fingertips. This engine also allows for trailering capacity up to a substantial 4,000 lbs.

Regardless of which engine you choose, the Acadia also comes with the option of a continuously variable real-time damping suspension. This marvel of technology uses a complex smart suspension system that tailors itself to the road in any situation you can throw at it. By using its sophisticated sensors to minimize vibration, you will always have the smoothest ride possible.

2019 Jeep Grand Cherokee

The Jeep Grand Cherokee is available with four different types of engine, the 3.6L Pentastar V6, the 5.7L V8, the 6.4L V8, and the supercharged 6.2L V8. Ranging from 295 horsepower to a whopping 707, the Jeep Cherokee certainly has no problems when it comes to delivering raw power. Its supercharged engine, available in the souped-up Trackhawk package uses cutting edge technology to deliver that massive horsepower and up to 645 lb-ft of torque. However, if you’re looking for a vehicle that will get you around town without breaking the bank, this certainly won't be your best option. With the baseline option being the 3.6L Pentastar V6, the Jeep Grand Cherokee simply won’t match the same miles per gallon as the Acadia.

Both the GMC Acadia and the Jeep Grand Cherokee are excellent vehicles for safety, boasting a number of cutting-edge features dedicated to keeping you and your passengers safe through any situation. Let’s take a look at some of the unique safety features for each car and whether one comes out on top.

2019 GMC Acadia

The Acadia offers a wide range of intelligent engineering technologies and driver-centric alerts to keep you safe and focused at all times. These features include rear cross traffic alerts, which helps the driver avoid approaching traffic when backing out of parking spaces or driveways. It also offers the unique teen driver mode, which helps encourage safe driving habits for new drivers. When switched on, the car activates specific safety systems and allows parents to check on the driving habits of their child. It even offers an in-vehicle report card that parents can access and review while coaching their new driver.

While the crash test results have not yet been released for the 2019 GMC Acadia, we can look at the reviews for the 2018 GMC Acadia to give us some indication. In their glowing review of the 2018 model, the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety Highway Loss Data Institute gave positive marks across the board, with a superior front crash prevention rating.

2019 Jeep Grand Cherokee

The Jeep Grand Cherokee offers many of the same safety options as the GMC Acadia. Blind spot sensors, rear cross-traffic alerts, and parking assistance are all present on the 2019 model as well as in the GMC Acadia.

However, in their safety review of the 2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee, the Highway Safety Highway Loss Data Institute found a few minor issues in the vehicle. Giving it less than exemplary marks on the driver-side and passenger-side crashworthiness, the Jeep Grand Cherokee falls just short of the marks given to the GMC Acadia.

With any modern car, users have come to expect a slew of modern amenities and implementations of technology that make their commutes more convenient and fun. As luxury vehicles, the 2019 GMC Acadia vs 2019 Jeep Grand Cherokee are no exception. They both offer a range of bells and whistles that help them to stand apart from the competition and make your trip to the office that much more exciting.

2019 GMC Acadia

In addition to its numerous safety innovations, the Acadia offers many more pieces of technology designed simply to make your drive a bit easier or more enjoyable. The Acadia features amenities such as the rear seat reminder, which reminds you to check your back seat for any objects before leaving the vehicle. It also offers the confident towing system, which uses the rear camera to keep your towing load on a straight line.

The 2019 GMC Acadia also offers an available multicolor 8-inch touchscreen with navigation and 4G LTE Wi-Fi. Vehicle apps are available via the online shop to complete your infotainment system. Once you’re set up with the infotainment system, the Acadia is capable of running both Apple Play and Android Auto, depending on your preferred device. And if all of this wasn’t enough, the GMC Acadia comes equipped with five USB ports to charge all of you and your family’s devices on the go.

2019 Jeep Grand Cherokee

The Jeep Grand Cherokee similarly offers an onboard screen, available 4G Wi-Fi and compatibility with Apple Play and Android Auto. It also offers SiriusXM Guardian, which provides increased remote access and control to your vehicle. The car’s voice command system allows the driver to answer, call back or play songs from their phone all while safely keeping both hands on the wheel.

Despite all these great amenities, the Grand Cherokee does lack some key features that are present on the GMC Acadia, such as the rear seat reminder system and the confident towing system in the rear-facing camera.

It only takes a quick glance to conclude that both the GMC Acadia and the Jeep Grand Cherokee are great looking SUVs. With both of these choices available in a wide variety of colors and trims, it can certainly be a difficult decision to make. Let’s take a look at the options offered by both cars to see which one has the widest range of options to help it stand out from the crowd.

2019 GMC Acadia

The Acadia’s design was crafted to deliver utility through an artful appearance. With sculpted and sleek likes, the Acadia takes on a unique personality all its own. In addition to its overall shape, it features small design details such as wraparound rear glass, distinct GMC c-shape LED headlamps chrome accents and 17-inch, 18-inch, and 20-inch wheel options.

For the consumers looking for something particularly special and a bit extra out of their GMC Acadia, look no further than the Acadia Black Edition. This special edition Acadia SUV offers 20-inch aluminum wheels with cool gloss black accents, a black grille, black exterior accents, and six available exterior color options.

2019 Jeep Grand Cherokee

The Jeep Grand Cherokee offers a similar design to the GMC Acadia with dramatic lines and curves, coming together in a tough but elegant package. The wheels come in a variety of 20-inch packages such as black satin aluminum, forged polished face and satin carbon split. Each one offers a different and unique aesthetic to the driver and overall look of the car.

The Grand Cherokee comes in five different colors, including Diamond Black and Crystal Pearl. Buyers can also choose from seven distinct trims, Laredo, Upland, Altitude, Limited, Limited X, Trailhawk, and Trackhawk with the latter being the pinnacle of luxury and performance for the brand.

While this is certainly an impressive number of models, unless you are looking to spend $85,000+ on a Jeep Grand Cherokee Trackhawk there is simply nothing the Grand Cherokee has to offer that the GMC Acadia can't do and do with better style, comfort and at a better value. In the end, the winner of the 2019 GMC Acadia vs 2019 Jeep Grand Cherokee is clear as day. Stop by Carl Black Roswell today and see the 2019 GMC Acadia for yourself!