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Engine Specs
Drivetrain Specs
Weights and Trailer Towing
Exterior Dimensions
Interior Dimensions

Dimensions and capacities are in inches unless otherwise specified.

Engine 3.6-Liter Pentastar V-6 5.7-Liter V8 3.0-Liter DOHC Ecodiesel V-6 6.4-Liter V8
Availability Standard on all models Optional: Limited, Overland and Summit Optional: Limited, Overland and Summit Standard: SRT
Construction Aluminum deep-skirt block, aluminum alloy heads Deep-skirt cast-iron block with cross-bolted main bearing caps, aluminum alloy heads with hemispherical combustion chambers Iron block, aluminum alloy heads Deep-skirt cast-iron block with cross-bolted main bearing caps, aluminum alloy heads with hemispherical combustion chambers
Type and Description 60-degree V-type, liquid-cooled 90-degree V-type, liquid-cooled 60-degree V-type, liquid-cooled 90-degree V-type, liquid-cooled
Displacement (cu. in.) 220 345 182 392
Bore x Stroke 3.77 x 3.26 3.92 x 3.58 3.27 x 3.60 4.09 x 3.72
Horsepower (hp @ rpm) Up to 295 hp 360 @ 5,150 240 hp @ 3,600 475 @ 6,000
Torque ( lb.-ft. @ rpm) TBD 390 @ 4,250 420 @ 2,000 470 @ 4,300
Compression ratio 10.2:1 10.5:1 16.5:1 10.9:1
Valve System Chain-driven DOHC, 24 valves and hydraulic end-pivot roller rockers Variable-valve timing (VVT), pushrod-operated overhead valves, 16 valves, eight deactivating and eight conventional hydraulic lifters, all with roller followers Chain-driven DOHC, 24 valves Pushrod-operated overhead valves, 16 valves with sodium-filled exhaust valves and hollow stem intake valves, 16 conventional hydraulic lifters, all with roller tips
Fuel Injection Sequential, multiport, electronic, returnless Sequential, multi-port, electronic, returnless Common-rail, 2000 bar, Solenoid Injectors Sequential, multi-port, electronic, returnless; automatic features Fuel Saver mode
Max. Engine Speed 6,400 rpm (electronically limited) 5,800 rpm (electronically-limited 4,800 rpm (electronically limited) 6,400 rpm (electronically limited)
Fuel Requirement Unleaded regular, 87 octane (R + M)/2 Unleaded mid-grade, 89 octane - recommended Ultra Low-sulfur diesel Premium 91 octane - recommended
Unleaded regular, 87 octane - acceptable
Oil Capacity (quarts) 6.0 7 8.2 7 (0W-40 Pennzoil Ultra synthetic)
Coolant Capacity (quarts) 14.0 14.5 12 14
Emission Controls Dual three-way catalytic converters, heated oxygen sensors and internal engine features Dual close-coupled three-way catalytic converters, quad heated oxygen sensors and internal engine features Cooled EGR, Oxidation catalyst, Diesel particulate filter, SCR with urea injection Dual close-coupled three-way catalytic converters, quad-heated oxygen sensors and internal engine features
Max. Gross Trailer Weight (lbs.) 2WD 6,200 7,400 7,400  
4WD 6,200 7,200 7,200  
Fuel tank capacity (gallons) 24.6 24.6 24.6 24.6
EPA Fuel Economy mpg (city/hwy) 2WD TBD TBD 22 / 30 TBD
4WD TBD TBD 21 / 28 TBD



Transmission (:1) 2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee
8-Speed Automatic Overdrive
Availability Standard on all models
Description Driver-interactive manual control via steering wheel paddle shifters and electronically-modulated torque converter clutch with Eco mode
   1st 4.71
   2nd 3.14
   3rd 2.11
   4th 1.67
   5th 1.29
   6th 1.00
   7th 0.84
   8th 0.67
Reverse 3.30

Transfer Case MP 3010 MP 3010 MP 3022
Availability Optional with V-6 Standard with
6.4-liter V-8 engine		 Optional with the V-6, V-8 and EcoDiesel engines
Type Single-speed Single-speed,
electronic proportioning 		Two-speed, electronically shifted
Operating Mode Full-time AWD Full-time 4WD 4x4 Low (Lock), Neutral; full-time active 4x4
Low Range Ratio - - 2.72
Torque Split, Front / Rear 50 / 50 Variable - 40 / 60 Auto, 50 / 50 Snow and Tow, 35 / 65 Sport and
30 / 70 Track 		Variable

Axels   2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee
Availability: Standard on 4x4 models
Front Differential Type Conventional
Availability Standard on 4x4 models
Ring Gear Diameter (in.) 7.7
Axle Ratios 3.6-liter V-6 and EcoDiesel 3.45:1
5.7-liter V-8 3.09:1
6.4-liter V-8 3.70:1
Rear Differential Type Conventional (optional Electronic Limited Slip on 5.7-liter V-8 and EcoDiesel, Standard on 6.4-liter V-8)
Availability: Standard on all engines
Ring Gear Diameter (in.) V-6 4x4 7.7
V-6 4x2, EcoDiesel, 5.7-liter V-8 and 6.4-liter V-8 9.1
Axle Ratios V-6 4x2 3.27:1
V-6 and EcoDiesel 3.45:1
5.7-liter V-8 3.09:1
6.4-liter V-8 3:70:1

Electrical System 2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee
Battery Maintenance-free
H6 650 CCA + auxiliary 200 CCA on Electronic Stop / Start (ESS)
H7 700 CCA on V-8, H8 800 CCA on 3.0-liter EcoDiesel (not equipped with ESS)
Alternator 160-amp; 180-amp or 220-amp depending on model

Dimensions & Capacities(a) 2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee
Length (in.) 189.8
Height (in.) All At roof rails 69.3
At antenna 70.0
SRT At roof rails 67.6
At antenna 69.8
Width (in.) Body 76.5
At mirrors 84.8
Wheelbase (in.) 114.8
Track (in.)

 Front All vehicles 63.9
SRT 64.4
Rear All vehicles 64.1
SRT 64.7
Load Floor Height (in.) Standard suspension and SRT 32.4
Rear 31.8
Sill step height (in.) Standard suspension 20.5
Air suspension 20.0
SRT 20.7
Approach Angle Standard suspension 26.2°
Air suspension (Pos#2, air-dam off) 36.1°
SRT 18.45°
Departure Angle Standard suspension 19.0°
Air suspension (Pos#2, air-dam off) 22.8°
SRT 17.84°
Ramp Breakover Angle Standard suspension 26.2°
Air suspension (Pos#2) 36.1°
SRT 18.45°
Ground Clearance (in.)
(with P245/70R17 Tire and 3.6-liter engine)		 Standard suspension 8.6
Air suspension (Pos#2) 10.4
SRT 8.3
Front Axle (in.) Standard suspension 9.3
Air suspension (Pos#2) 9.7
SRT 8.97
Rear Axle (in.) Standard suspension 10.0
Air suspension (Pos#2) 11.1
SRT 8.99
Frontal Area (sq. ft.) All vehicles 31.0
SRT 31.5
Drag Coefficient All vehicles 0.371
SRT 0.39
Aero CdA All Vehicles 11.5 (Cd x cross-sectional area)
SRT 12.2 (Cd x cross-sectional area)
Ground Clearance  

Accomodations Front Row Second Row
Seating capacity 5 Passenger
2 3
Head Room (in.) 39.9 39.2
Legroom (in.) 40.3 38.6
Shoulder room (in.) 58.7 58.0
Hip room (in.) 57.0 56.2
Seat travel (in.) 11.0 -
Knee clearance (in.) - 4.3
EPA Volume Index (cu. ft.) Front 54.6
Rear 50.8
Cargo Volume (cu. ft.) Maximum 68.3
Behind second row seats 36.3
Total Passenger plus Cargo Volume (cu. ft.) 140.5

Suspension 2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee
Front Grand Cherokee Short- and long-arm independent (SLA), coil springs, gas-charged, twin-tube coilover shock absorbers, steel upper- and aluminum lower-control arms (“A” arms), aluminum knuckle, hollow stabilizer bar
SRT Short- and long-arm independent (SLA) with aluminum lower control arm, aluminum knuckle, aluminum clevis, coil springs, Bilstein adaptive damping suspension (ADS), upper- and lower-control arms (“A” arms), hollow stabilizer bar Rear
Rear Grand Cherokee Multi-link rear suspension, coil spring, twin tube shocks (including load leveling for towing), aluminum lower control arm, independent upper links (tension and camber) plus a separate toe link, hollow stabilizer bar
SRT Multi-link rear suspension, coil spring, Bilstein adaptive damping suspension (ADS), aluminum lower control arm, independent upper links (tension and camber) plus a separate toe link, hollow stabilizer bar

Steering 2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee
Type Electric rack and pinion, SRT-tuned on SRT model
Power source V-6 4x2 17.9:1
All other vehicles 16.7:1
Turning Diameter (curb-to-curb) (ft.) 37.1
Steering Turns (lock-to-lock) V-6 4x2 3.4
All other vehicles 3.2

Wheels and Tires 2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee
Wheels
Standard - Laredo Type and Material Painted machine cast-aluminum, 5-spoke
Size (inches) 17 x 8
Standard - Laredo E / Limited, Available on Overland Type and Material Painted machine cast-aluminum, 10-spoke
Size (inches) 18 x 8
Standard - Overland,
Available - Limited		 Type and Material Polished machined cast-aluminum, 5-spoke
Size (inches) 20 x 8
Standard - Summit Type and Material Polished machined cast-aluminum, twin 5-spoke (Satin Carbon painted with California Edition)
Size (inches) 20 x 8
Standard - SRT Type and Material Forged aluminum, polished, five-spoke “Goliath”
Size (inches) 20 x 10
Optional - SRT Type and Material Forged aluminum, Mineral Gray, split five-spoke
Size (inches) 20 x 10
Optional - SRT Type and Material Forged aluminum, Black Vapor Chrome, split five-spoke “Spider Money”
Size (inches) 20 x 10
Tires
Standard - Laredo Size and Type P245/70R17
Mfr. and Model Goodyear Fortera HL Black Sidewall All-Season
Revs per Mile 685
Standard - Limited
Optional - Laredo 		Size and Type 265/60R18
Mfr. and Model Michelin Premier LTX Black Sidewall All-Season
Revs per Mile 679
Standard - SRT Size and Type P295/45ZR20
Mfr. and Model Pirelli Scorpion Verde – All-season Performance (run flat)
Revs per Mile 699
Optional - SRT Size and Type P295/45ZR20
Mfr. and Model Pirelli P-Zero – Three-season (run flat)
Revs per Mile 699
Standard - Overland/Summit; Optional - Limited Size and Type 265/50R20
Mfr. and Model Bridgestone Ecopia H/L 422 Plus Black Sidewall All-Season
Revs per Mile 685
Optional -Overland /Summit / Limited Size and Type 265/50R20
Mfr. and Model Pirelli Scorpion Verde Black Sidewall All-Season
Revs per Mile 686
Packaged with Off-road Adventure II (AWY) Size and Type 265/60R18
Mfr. and Model Goodyear Wrangler All-Terrain Adventure with Kevlar Black Sidewall
Revs per Mile 685

Brakes 2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee
Type Power, single-rate, tandem diaphragm vacuum, anti-lock braking system (ABS)
Availability Standard
Front Rotor size and type (in.) V-6 13.0 x 1.3 vented disc
EcoDiesel and 5.7-liter V-8 13.8 x 1.3
SRT 6.4-liter V-8 15.0 x 1.34 vented disc with Brembo six-piston caliper and ABS
available on SRT model 15.0 x 1.34 2-piece aluminum hat performance rotor, directionally slotted with Brembo six-piston caliper and ABS
Caliper size and type (in.) 1.89 two-piston pin-slider caliper
Swept area, (sq. in.) non SRT 282
SRT 104.2
Rear Rotor size and type (in.) V-6 13.0 x 0.55 vented disc
EcoDiesel and 5.7-liter V-8 13.0 x 0.87
SRT 13.78 x 1.10 disc with Brembo four-piston caliper and single-channel
available on SRT model 13.78 x 1.10 Performance disc , directionally slotted with Brembo four-piston caliper and single-channel ABS
Caliper size and type (in.) 1.89 single-piston pin-slider caliper
Swept area, (sq. in.) non SRT 257
SRT 79.0

Weights and Trailer Towing
Weight Model Engine GVWR (lbs.) Curb Weight (lbs.) Payload (lbs.) Distribution
(front / rear)
2WD Laredo 3.6-liter 6,500 4,545 1,180 52 / 48
Limited 3.6-liter 6,500 4,685 1,160 51 / 49
5.7-liter 6,500 4,897 1,170 53 / 47
3.0-liter EcoDiesel 6,500 5,065 1,160 53 / 47
Overland 3.6-liter 6,500 4,754 1,090 51 / 49
5.7-liter 6,500 4,981 1,090 52 / 48
3.0-liter EcoDiesel 6,500 5,208 1,090 52 / 48
Summit 3.6-liter 6,500 4,725 1,090 50 / 50
5.7-liter 6,500 4,968 1,090 52 / 48
3.0-liter EcoDiesel 6,500 5,149 1,090 52 / 48
4WD Laredo 3.6-liter 6,500 4,677 1,320 53 / 47
Limited 3.6-liter 6,500 4,875 1,270 52 / 48
5.7-liter 6,800 5,135 1,290 54 / 46
3.0-liter EcoDiesel 6,800 5,275 1,270 54 / 46
Overland 3.6-liter 6,500 4,984 1,150 52 / 48
5.7-liter 6,800 5,250 1,150 53 / 47
3.0-liter EcoDiesel 6,800 5,393 1,170 53 / 47
Summit 3.6-liter 6,500 4,955 1,050 51 / 49
5.7-liter 6,800 5,219 1,050 53 / 47
3.0-liter EcoDiesel 6,800 5,374 1,050 53 / 47
  SRT 6.4-liter 6,500 5,104 1,350 55 / 45
Trailer Towing Engine Axle Ratio Maximum Trailer Weight (lbs.)
2WD 3.6-liter V-6 3.27 6200
3.0-liter EcoDiesel V-6 3.45 7400
4WD 3.6-liter V-6 3.45 6200
5.7-liter V-8 3.09 7200
3.0-liter EcoDiesel V-6 3.45 7200
6.4-liter V-8 3.70 7200

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