Compare the2025 Jeep Grand CherokeeVS 2025 Cadillac XT5

Safety
Warranty
Reliability
Engine
Fuel Economy and Range
Environmental Friendliness
Brakes and Stopping
Tires and Wheels
Suspension and Handling
Chassis
Passenger Space
Cargo Capacity
Towing
Servicing Ease
Ergonomics
Recommendations

Safety

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The Jeep Grand Cherokee has standard driver and front passenger side knee airbags mounted low on the dashboard. These airbags help prevent the driver and front passenger from sliding under their seatbelts or the main frontal airbags; this keeps them better positioned during a collision for maximum protection. Knee airbags also help keep the legs from striking the dashboard, preventing knee and leg injuries in the case of a serious frontal collision. The XT5 doesn’t offer a front passenger side knee airbag.

When descending a steep, off-road slope, the Grand Cherokee Overland 4WD/Summit 4WD’s standard Hill-descent Control allows you to creep down safely. The XT5 doesn’t offer Hill-descent Control.

A passive infrared night vision system optional on the Grand Cherokee Overland/Summit helps the driver to more easily detect people, animals or other objects in front of the vehicle at night. Using an infrared camera to detect heat, the system then displays the image on a monitor in the dashboard. The XT5 doesn’t offer a night vision system.

The Jeep Grand Cherokee (except Laredo)’s optional360-degree camera can be optionally equipped with washers for its front and rear cameras, ensuring crystal-clear visibility in any weather condition. Conversely, the Cadillac XT5 only offers a rear camera washer, which may not provide the same level of all-weather performance.

The Grand Cherokee has a standard blind spot warning system that uses sensors to alert the driver to objects in the vehicle’s blind spots where the side view mirrors don’t reveal them. Only the XT5 Premium Luxury/Sport offers a blind spot warning system.

To help make backing out of a parking space safer, the Grand Cherokee has standard Rear Cross Path Detection, helping the driver avoid collisions. Only the XT5 Premium Luxury/Sport offers Rear Cross Traffic Alert.

The Grand Cherokee Summit’s driver alert monitor detects an inattentive driver then sounds a warning and suggests a break. According to the NHTSA, drivers who fall asleep cause about 100,000 crashes and 1500 deaths a year. The XT5 doesn’t offer a driver alert monitor.

Both the Grand Cherokee and the XT5 have standard driver and passenger frontal airbags, front side-impact airbags, driver knee airbags, side-impact head airbags, front seatbelt pretensioners, height adjustable front shoulder belts, plastic fuel tanks, four-wheel antilock brakes, traction control, electronic stability systems to prevent skidding, crash mitigating brakes, daytime running lights, lane departure warning systems, rearview cameras, available all wheel drive and around view monitors.

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration does 35 MPH front crash tests on new vehicles. In this test, results indicate that the Jeep Grand Cherokee is safer than the Cadillac XT5:

	Grand Cherokee	XT5
	Driver
STARS	5 Stars	5 Stars
HIC	129	147
Neck Injury Risk	21%	24%
Neck Stress	152 lbs.	188 lbs.
Leg Forces (l/r)	482/259 lbs.	213/542 lbs.
	Passenger
STARS	5 Stars	5 Stars
HIC	137	287
Chest Compression	.6 inches	.6 inches
Neck Injury Risk	28%	37%
Neck Stress	125 lbs.	155 lbs.
Neck Compression	41 lbs.	53 lbs.

New test not comparable to pre-2011 test results. More stars = Better. Lower test results = Better.

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration does side impact tests on new vehicles. In this test, which crashes the vehicle into a flat barrier at 38.5 MPH and into a post at 20 MPH, results indicate that the Jeep Grand Cherokee is safer than the Cadillac XT5:

	Grand Cherokee	XT5
	Front Seat
STARS	5 Stars	5 Stars
HIC	87	112
Chest Movement	.8 inches	.9 inches
	Rear Seat
STARS	5 Stars	5 Stars
HIC	164	183
Spine Acceleration	39 G’s	43 G’s
Hip Force	527 lbs.	825 lbs.
	Into Pole
STARS	5 Stars	5 Stars
Hip Force	528 lbs.	799 lbs.

New test not comparable to pre-2011 test results. More stars = Better. Lower test results = Better.

Warranty

Jeep pays for scheduled maintenance on the Grand Cherokee for 2 years and unlimited miles. Jeep will pay for oil changes, tire rotations, air filter replacements, cabin filter replacement, brake fluid replacement, inspections, and any other required maintenance (up to 2 visits). Cadillac only pays for the first scheduled maintenance visit on the XT5.

There are over 4 times as many Jeep dealers as there are Cadillac dealers, which makes it much easier should you ever need service under the Grand Cherokee’s warranty.

Reliability

To reliably start during all conditions and help handle large electrical loads, the Grand Cherokee has a standard 850-amp battery (900 Overland/Summit). The XT5’s 730-amp battery isn’t as powerful.

J.D. Power and Associates’ 2024 Initial Quality Study of new car owners surveyed provide the statistics that show that Jeep vehicles are better in initial quality than Cadillac vehicles. With 14 fewer problems per 100 vehicles, JD Power ranks Jeep higher than Cadillac.

J.D. Power and Associates’ 2024 survey of the owners of three-year-old vehicles provides the long-term dependability statistics that show that Jeep vehicles are more reliable than Cadillac With 6 fewer problems per 100 vehicles in the first three years of ownership, J.D. Power ranks Jeep higher than Cadillac.

From surveys of all its subscribers, Consumer Reports’ March 2025 Auto Issue reports that Jeep vehicles are more reliable than Cadillac vehicles. Consumer Reports ranks Jeep 2 places higher in reliability than Cadillac.

Engine

The Grand Cherokee’s standard 3.6 DOHC V6 produces 58 more horsepower (293 vs. 235) and 2 lbs.-ft. more torque (260 vs. 258) than the XT5’s standard 2.0 turbo 4-cylinder. The Grand Cherokee 4xe’s standard 2.0 turbo 4-cylinder hybrid produces 65 more horsepower (375 vs. 310) and 199 lbs.-ft. more torque (470 vs. 271) than the XT5’s optional 3.6 DOHC V6.

As tested in Car and Driver the Grand Cherokee 4xe 2.0 turbo 4-cylinder hybrid is faster than the Cadillac XT5 V6:

	Grand Cherokee	XT5
Zero to 60 MPH	5.3 sec	6.6 sec
5 to 60 MPH Rolling Start	6.1 sec	7 sec
Quarter Mile	13.9 sec	15.2 sec
Speed in 1/4 Mile	100 MPH	93 MPH

Fuel Economy and Range

On the EPA test cycle the Grand Cherokee running on electricity gets better mileage than the XT5:

			MPGe
Grand Cherokee
	AWD	4xe Electric Motor	57 city/56 hwy
XT5
			MPG
	FWD	3.6 DOHC V6	19 city/26 hwy
		2.0 turbo 4-cyl.	22 city/29 hwy
	AWD	3.6 DOHC V6	18 city/26 hwy
		2.0 turbo 4-cyl.	21 city/27 hwy

On the EPA test cycle the Grand Cherokee running its gasoline engine gets better mileage than the XT5:

			MPG
Grand Cherokee
	AWD	2.0 turbo 4-cyl. Hybrid	23 city/24 hwy
		3.6 DOHC V6	19 city/26 hwy
XT5
	AWD	3.6 DOHC V6	18 city/26 hwy

The Grand Cherokee 4xe can travel with zero emissions for 26 miles. The XT5 can’t move without running its internal combustion engine.

Regenerative brakes improve the Grand Cherokee 4xe’s fuel efficiency by converting inertia back into energy instead of wasting it. The XT5 doesn’t offer a regenerative braking system.

The Grand Cherokee’s standard fuel tank has 1.3 gallons more fuel capacity than the XT5 AWD’s standard fuel tank (23 vs. 21.7 gallons).

Environmental Friendliness

In its Green Vehicle Guide, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) rates the Jeep Grand Cherokee higher (6 out of 10) than the Cadillac XT5 (5 to 6). This means the Grand Cherokee produces up to 6.9 pounds less smog-producing pollutants than the XT5 every 15,000 miles.

Brakes and Stopping

For better stopping power the Grand Cherokee’s brake rotors are larger than those on the XT5:

	Grand Cherokee	XT5
Front Rotors	13.9 inches	13.6 inches
Rear Rotors	13.8 inches	12.4 inches

Tires and Wheels

For better traction, the Grand Cherokee has larger standard tires than the XT5 (245/70R17 vs. 235/65R18). The Grand Cherokee Summit Reserve’s tires are larger than the largest tires available on the XT5 (275/45R21 vs. 235/65R18).

The Grand Cherokee Summit Reserve’s tires provide better handling because they have a lower 45 series profile (height to width ratio) that provides a stiffer sidewall than the XT5’s optional 55 series tires.

For better ride, handling and brake cooling the Grand Cherokee Summit Reserve has standard 21-inch wheels. The XT5’s largest wheels are only 20-inches.

The Grand Cherokee has a standard easy tire fill system. When inflating the tires, the vehicle’s integrated tire pressure sensors keep track of the pressure as the tires fill and tell the driver when the tires are inflated to the proper pressure. The XT5 doesn’t offer vehicle monitored tire inflation.

The Grand Cherokee offers an optional full size spare tire so a flat doesn’t interrupt your trip. A full size spare isn’t available on the XT5; it requires you to depend on a temporary spare, which limits mileage and speed before replacement.

Suspension and Handling

The Grand Cherokee Trailhawk has active sway bars, which help keep it flat and controlled during cornering, but disconnect at lower speeds to smooth the ride and offer greater off-road suspension articulation. This helps keep the tires glued to the road on-road and off. The XT5 doesn’t offer an active sway bar system.

The Grand Cherokee offers an optional automatic front and rear load leveling suspension to keep ride height level with a heavy load or when towing. The Grand Cherokee’s height leveling suspension allows the driver to raise ride height for better off-road clearance and then lower it again for easier entering and exiting and better on-road handling. The XT5 doesn’t offer a load leveling suspension.

For a smoother ride and more stable handling, the Grand Cherokee’s wheelbase is 4.2 inches longer than on the XT5 (116.7 inches vs. 112.5 inches).

The Grand Cherokee’s front to rear weight distribution is more even (52% to 48%) than the XT5’s (58.2% to 41.8%). This gives the Grand Cherokee more stable handling and braking.

For better maneuverability, the Grand Cherokee’s turning circle is .7 feet tighter than the XT5’s (38 feet vs. 38.7 feet). The Grand Cherokee’s turning circle is 1 foot tighter than the XT5 w/20” wheels’ (38 feet vs. 39 feet).

For greater off-road capability the Grand Cherokee has a greater minimum ground clearance than the XT5 (8.4 vs. 7.8 inches), allowing the Grand Cherokee to travel over rougher terrain without being stopped or damaged. The Grand Cherokee Trailhawk Air Suspension’s minimum ground clearance is 3.1 inches higher than on the XT5 (10.9 vs. 7.8 inches).

Chassis

The Grand Cherokee offers available computer-generated active noise cancellation to help remove annoying noise and vibration from the passenger compartment, especially at low frequencies. The XT5 doesn’t offer active noise cancellation.

Passenger Space

The Grand Cherokee has 2.5 cubic feet more passenger volume than the XT5 (107 vs. 104.5).

The Grand Cherokee has .2 inches more front headroom, .1 inches more front legroom, 1.3 inches more front hip room, .9 inches more front shoulder room, 1 inch more rear headroom, 1.5 inches more rear hip room and 1.7 inches more rear shoulder room than the XT5.

Cargo Capacity

The Grand Cherokee has a much larger cargo volume with its rear seat up than the XT5 with its rear seat up (37.7 vs. 30 cubic feet). The Grand Cherokee has a much larger cargo volume with its rear seat folded than the XT5 with its rear seat folded (70.8 vs. 63 cubic feet).

The Grand Cherokee’s cargo area is larger than the XT5’s in almost every dimension:

	Grand Cherokee	XT5
Length to seat (2nd/1st)	41”/73.8”	41.5”/75”
Max Width	55”	51”
Min Width	43”	41.6”
Height	32”	30”

Towing

The Grand Cherokee’s standard towing capacity is much higher than the XT5’s (3500 vs. 1000 pounds). Maximum trailer towing in the Cadillac XT5 is only 3500 pounds. The Grand Cherokee offers up to a 6200 lbs. towing capacity.

The Grand Cherokee 4WD with optional equipment can be flat towed on all four wheels (dinghy towed), allowing recreational vehicle owners to bring it with them on the road. When they reach their destination, the Grand Cherokee can be unhitched and driven around locally. The XT5 can’t be towed flat on the ground.

Servicing Ease

The engine in the Grand Cherokee is mounted longitudinally (North-South), instead of sideways, as in the XT5. This makes it easier to service and maintain, because there are no rear spark plugs and the accessory belts are in front.

Ergonomics

Unlike the driver-only memory system in the XT5 Premium Luxury/Sport, the Grand Cherokee Overland Luxury Tech/Summit has a passenger memory, so that when drivers switch, the memory setting adjusts the driver’s seat, steering wheel position (with optional power wheel adjuster), outside mirror angle and radio stations and the front passenger seat also adjusts to the new passenger’s preset preferences.

The Grand Cherokee Overland/Summit’s front and rear power windows all open or close with one touch of the switches. The XT5’s rear power window switches have to be held the entire time to close them fully.

The Grand Cherokee’s standard speed-sensitive wipers speed up when the vehicle does, so that the driver doesn’t have to continually adjust the speed of the wipers. The XT5’s standard manually variable intermittent wipers have to be constantly adjusted.

The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) conducts detailed tests on headlights for their range both straight ahead and in curves and to be certain they don’t exceed acceptable amounts of glare to oncoming drivers. The Grand Cherokee’s headlights were rated “Good” to “Acceptable” by the IIHS, while the XT5’s headlights are rated “Marginal.”

Manual rear side window sunshades are available in the Grand Cherokee to help block heat and glare for the rear passengers. The XT5 doesn’t offer rear side window sunshades.

Optional air conditioned front and rear seats keep the Grand Cherokee’s passengers comfortable and take the sting out of hot leather in summer. The XT5 doesn’t offer air-conditioned seats in the rear.

The Grand Cherokee Overland Luxury Tech/Summit has standard massaging front seats in order to maximize comfort and eliminate fatigue on long trips. Massaging seats aren’t available in the XT5.

The Grand Cherokee (except Laredo A) offers an optional 115-volt a/c outlet on the center console, allowing you to recharge a laptop or run small household appliances without special adapters that can break or get misplaced. The XT5 doesn’t offer a house-current electrical outlet.

Recommendations

The Jeep Grand Cherokee outsold the Cadillac XT5 by over 8 to one during 2024.

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