If you are choosing between a 2027 Dodge Durango and a 2027 Jeep Grand Cherokee, the Durango brings a third row and a choice of HEMI V8 engines, while the two row Grand Cherokee brings a real off road trim and the Hurricane 4 turbo. The Dodge Durango vs Jeep Grand Cherokee decision comes down to how many seats you fill and how rough your roads get. To see what we have listed now, browse new Dodge Durango inventory at Dunn Ram Trucks.
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We sell both, so this is a straight answer, not a sales pitch for one badge. If you need three rows from Jeep, our Durango versus Grand Cherokee L comparison covers that pair; this post is about the two row Grand Cherokee.
Key Takeaways
- The verdict: buy the 2027 Durango for a third row and V8 power, and buy the 2027 Grand Cherokee for off road hardware, ground clearance and a turbo four.
- Seven seats: Stellantis Canada lists seven passenger seating on the 2027 Durango GT; the two row Grand Cherokee seats five.
- Four Durango engines: the 3.6L Pentastar V6, the 5.7L HEMI V8, the 6.4L HEMI V8 in the new R/T 392 and the 710 hp supercharged HEMI in the SRT Hellcat.
- The Grand Cherokee's off road trims: the new 2027 Upland adds Quadra-Trac II with a two speed transfer case and Quadra-Lift air suspension, and the Trail Rated Trailhawk returns for 2027.
- Towing: the Durango GT Plus carries Trailer Tow Group IV, and the Grand Cherokee lists best in class towing of up to 2,812 kg (6,200 lb) in a class that leaves out other Stellantis vehicles.
Dodge Durango vs Jeep Grand Cherokee Side by Side
| What You Compare | 2027 Dodge Durango | 2027 Jeep Grand Cherokee |
|---|---|---|
| Engines | 3.6L Pentastar V6, 295 hp; 5.7L HEMI V8, 360 hp; 6.4L HEMI V8, 475 hp; 6.2L supercharged HEMI V8, 710 hp | 3.6L Pentastar V6 (Laredo X); 2.0L Hurricane 4 Turbo, up to 324 hp and 332 lb ft (Limited and up) |
| Seating | Five on the SXT; seven on the GT | Five in the two row model |
| Drive system | All wheel drive with a single speed transfer case on the SXT | Quadra-Trac I on the Laredo X; Quadra-Trac II with a two speed transfer case on the Upland |
| Towing hardware | Trailer Tow Group IV on the GT Plus | Best in class towing of up to 2,812 kg (6,200 lb), Jeep's class basis |
Each Durango line comes from Stellantis Canada's 2027 Durango information, and each Grand Cherokee line from Stellantis Canada's 2027 Grand Cherokee information or the Jeep Canada page named beside it. Ask our team to confirm any rating for the exact vehicle you are looking at.
Where the Durango Wins
A Third Row
Stellantis Canada lists cloth five passenger seating on the 2027 Durango SXT and seven passenger seating on the GT. The two row Grand Cherokee seats five. If hockey carpools out of Portage la Prairie or a trip to the grandparents in Brandon means a full load every week, the Durango GT has the extra row. Our Durango seating capacity guide walks through the seating by trim.
HEMI V8 Power
Stellantis Canada lists four engines for the 2027 Durango: the 3.6L Pentastar V6 at 295 hp and 260 lb ft, the 5.7L HEMI V8 at 360 hp and 390 lb ft, the 6.4L HEMI V8 at 475 hp and 470 lb ft, which arrives in the new R/T 392 for 2027, and the 6.2L supercharged HEMI V8 in the SRT Hellcat at 710 hp and 645 lb ft. Stellantis Canada calls it the fastest and most powerful Durango ever. The Grand Cherokee offers no V8.
Tow Hardware From the Factory
Stellantis Canada lists Trailer Tow Group IV on the 2027 Durango GT Plus, with heavy duty engine cooling, 4 and 7 pin wiring harnesses, a Class IV hitch receiver, trailer brake control and rear load levelling suspension. On the R/T 392 Plus it lists a Class IV trailer hitch marked 3,946 kg (8,700 lb). A hitch rating is not a towing rating for every configuration, so ask our team for the towing rating of the exact Durango before you hitch a camper for a summer weekend at Lake Manitoba.
Where the Grand Cherokee Wins
Real Off Road Trims
Stellantis Canada lists the new 2027 Upland, a two row model and the entry level off road trim, with Quadra-Trac II and a two speed transfer case, Quadra-Lift air suspension, hill descent control, all terrain tires and two front tow hooks. Above it, the Trailhawk returns for 2027 as the Trail Rated model, and Stellantis Canada lists its ground clearance as best in class at 28.9 cm (11.4 in). Its 2027 information also credits the Grand Cherokee with best in class available ground clearance and best in class departure angle. That is the hardware for a drifted acreage lane north of Portage la Prairie or a rutted field approach after a wet fall. Our Quadra-Trac vs Quadra-Drive explainer walks through the systems.
Best in Class Towing in Its Class
Stellantis Canada lists best in class maximum towing capacity of up to 2,812 kg (6,200 lb) for the 2027 Grand Cherokee, and Jeep Canada bases that class on middle sport utility competitors, excluding other FCA U.S. LLC vehicles. That leaves the Durango out of the comparison, so read the claim against other brands, not against the Durango. Every rating belongs to one configuration, so ask our team for the rating on the exact unit.
The Hurricane 4 Turbo
Stellantis Canada lists the 3.6L Pentastar V6 with an eight speed automatic on the 2027 Laredo X, and the 2.0L Hurricane 4 Turbo from the Limited up. Stellantis Canada lists the 2027 Hurricane at 324 hp and 332 lb ft. For a driver who wants a smaller, turbocharged engine for the run between Portage la Prairie and Winnipeg on the Trans-Canada Highway, the Grand Cherokee is the one that offers it.
Living With Either One in a Manitoba Winter
Cold starts. A minus 30 morning is hard on any engine. Stellantis Canada lists heated front seats, a heated steering wheel and remote start on the 2027 Durango SXT, and heated front seats and a heated steering wheel on the 2027 Grand Cherokee Laredo X. Ask our team whether the window sticker of the vehicle you want shows an engine block heater. Our service department installs block heaters, so you can book a block heater installation with our service team.
Winter tires. No drive system stops an SUV on glare ice. All wheel drive and four wheel drive help you get moving; winter tires help you stop and steer on ice and packed snow. We are a participating retailer in the MPI Winter Tire Program, and Manitoba Public Insurance sets who qualifies. As of October 1, 2026, the program covers tires marketed solely as winter tires; all weather and all season tires no longer qualify, even with the mountain snowflake mark. Our MPI Winter Tire Program explainer covers how the program works.
Who Should Buy Which
Buy the 2027 Dodge Durango if you need a third row, if you want a HEMI V8 or the 710 hp SRT Hellcat, or if you want Trailer Tow Group IV hardware from the factory for a camper or a boat.
Buy the 2027 Jeep Grand Cherokee if your week includes gravel roads, drifted lanes and field approaches around Portage la Prairie, if you want the Upland's two speed transfer case and air suspension, or if you would rather have the Hurricane 4 turbo than a V8. When you need both a third row and a Jeep, look at the Grand Cherokee L. To see the Jeep side, browse new Jeep Grand Cherokee inventory.
FAQs
Does the Dodge Durango have more seats than the Jeep Grand Cherokee?
Yes, on the GT. Stellantis Canada lists seven passenger seating on the 2027 Durango GT and five passenger seating on the SXT, and the two row 2027 Grand Cherokee seats five. Jeep's three row model is the Grand Cherokee L.
Which has more power, the Durango or the Grand Cherokee?
The Durango. Stellantis Canada lists engines up to the 6.2L supercharged HEMI V8 at 710 hp in the 2027 Durango SRT Hellcat, and the 2027 Grand Cherokee's 2.0L Hurricane 4 Turbo is listed by Stellantis Canada at 324 hp. Ask our team to confirm the engine on the window sticker of the exact vehicle.
Which is better off road, the Durango or the Grand Cherokee?
The Grand Cherokee. Stellantis Canada lists the 2027 Upland with Quadra-Trac II, a two speed transfer case and Quadra-Lift air suspension, and credits the Grand Cherokee with best in class available ground clearance. Stellantis Canada lists all wheel drive with a single speed transfer case on the 2027 Durango SXT.
Is there a new Dodge Durango for sale near Portage la Prairie or Winnipeg?
Our new Dodge Durango inventory page shows any Durango we have listed at Dunn Ram Trucks in Portage la Prairie. If the trim you want is not listed when you look, ask our team whether a 2027 Durango can be ordered for you. We deliver anywhere in Manitoba with road access; ask our team about the details.
The Bottom Line
The 2027 Dodge Durango brings a third row, four engines up to a 710 hp supercharged HEMI and factory tow hardware; the 2027 Jeep Grand Cherokee brings the Upland off road trim, best in class available ground clearance and the Hurricane 4 turbo. These details are for the 2027 model year, so if the vehicle you look at is a 2026, its window sticker is the final word on how it was built.
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Tyler Dunn, Dunn Ram Trucks, Portage la Prairie
