Compare 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee specifications by trim levels

Grand Cherokee is a 5-seat SUV from Jeep, which first hit the market back in 1999.

With the price tag ranging from $27,195 to $54,670, the Jeep Grand Cherokee faces the stiff competition with the same-class rivals like Cadillac SRX.

Overview

Wheels

Bulb Size

The Jeep Grand Cherokee has a maximum towing capacity of 5000 lbs, but double check that this applies to the configuration you want.

The Jeep Grand Cherokee boasts the average fuel economy anywhere from 18 to 23 mpg, depending on the petrol type and engine capacity.

The maximum width and height is 77.10mm x 191.30mm respectively and can vary on the basis of model.

Key Specs of 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee

  • Fuel Tank: 24.6 gal

  • Wheelbase: 114.8 in

  • MPG: 17 city/23 hwy

  • 0-60 mph: 7.8 sec

  • Ground clearance: 10.2 in

  • Towing: 5000 lbs

  • Towing capacity: 5000 lbs

  • Curb: 4470 lbs

  • Tires: P245/70SR17.0 BSW AT

  • Cargo: 35.1 cu.ft

  • Passenger capacity: 5

  • Dimensions(LxWxH): from 189.8 x 76.3 x 69.1



2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee Price, Review, Ratings and Pictures

The Jeep Grand Cherokee is offered in 7 trim levels. Compare the trim levels to ensure you will have the desired features and will not pay for the unnecessary upgrades

Our comprehensive charts with interior and exterior specs are also designed to give you thorough details about Jeep Grand Cherokee safety features and entertainment system, technical aspects, and so on.

Compare the Jeep Grand Cherokee specifications & features by choosing the necessary trim level & year of manufacture.

Specs

    • Main Info

    • Body Style SUV

    • Doors 4

    • Engine

    • Horsepower 290 hp @ 6400 –
      470 hp @ 6000

    • Torque 260 lb-ft. –
      465 lb-ft.

    • 0-60mph / 0-100kmh 4.8 - 7.8 sec

    • 1/4 mile time 13 - 15.9 sec

    • Dimensions

    • Length 189.8 in

    • Width 76.3 in

    • Height 69.4 in

    • Wheelbase 114.8 in

    • Curb Weight 4470 lbs

    • GVWR 6500 lbs

    • Towing capacity 5000 lbs

    • Ground clearance 10.2 in

    • Turning radius 18.5 ft

    • CAPACITY

    • Seats 5

    • Passenger volume 105

    • FUEL

    • Fuel tank 24.6 gal

    • City 12 - 17 mpg

    • Combined 15 - 20 mpg

    • Highway 18 - 23 mpg

    • Highway range 442.8 - 565.8 mi



Specifications

Laredo 4dr 4x2

Limited 4dr 4x2

Overland 4dr 4x2

Laredo 4dr 4x4

Exterior length
189.80 in 189.80 in 189.80 in 189.80 in
Exterior body width
76.30 in 76.30 in 76.30 in 76.30 in
Exterior height
69.40 in 69.40 in 69.40 in 69.40 in
Horsepower
290 290 290 290
Torque
260 260 260 260
Fuel economy - city
17 mpg 17 mpg 17 mpg 16 mpg
Fuel economy - highway
23 mpg 23 mpg 23 mpg 23 mpg
0-60mph / 0-100kmh (s)
7.80 seconds 7.80 seconds 7.48 seconds 7.70 seconds
1/4 mile time
15.90 seconds 15.90 seconds 15.90 seconds 15.80 seconds
1/4 mile speed
89 mph 89 mph 89 mph 89 mph
Lateral acceleration (g)
0.70 0.70 0.70 0.70
Slalom speed
55 mph 55 mph 55 mph 55 mph
Bore-and-Stroke
3.78/3.27 " 3.78/3.27 " 3.78/3.27 " 3.78/3.27 "
Curb weight
4470.00 lbs 4600.00 lbs 4600.00 lbs 4660.00 lbs
Gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR)
6500.00 lbs 6500.00 lbs 6500.00 lbs 6500.00 lbs
Maximum Trailer Weight
5000.00 lbs. 5000.00 lbs. 5000.00 lbs. 5000.00 lbs.
Wheelbase
114.80 in 114.80 in 114.80 in 114.80 in
Front track
63.90 " 63.90 " 63.90 " 63.90 "
Rear track
64.10 " 64.10 " 64.10 " 64.10 "
Turning radius
18.50 18.50 18.50 18.50
Ground clearance
10.20 in 10.20 in 10.20 in 10.20 in
Front legroom
40.30 in 40.30 in 40.30 in 40.30 in
Rear legroom
38.60 in 38.60 in 38.60 in 38.60 in
Front headroom
39.90 in 39.90 in 39.90 in 39.90 in
Rear headroom
39.20 in 39.20 in 39.20 in 39.20 in
Front hip room
57.00 in 57.00 in 57.00 in 57.00 in
Rear hip room
56.20 in 56.20 in 56.20 in 56.20 in
Front shoulder room
58.70 in 58.70 in 58.70 in 58.70 in
Rear shoulder room
58.00 in 58.00 in 58.00 in 58.00 in
Luggage volume
35.10 cu.ft. 35.10 cu.ft. 35.10 cu.ft. 35.10 cu.ft.
Luggage volume (max)
68.70 cu.ft. 68.70 cu.ft. 68.70 cu.ft. 68.70 cu.ft.
Passenger volume
105 cu.ft. 105 cu.ft. 105 cu.ft. 105 cu.ft.
Fuel tank
24.60 gal. 24.60 gal. 24.60 gal. 24.60 gal.
Payload
2030 lbs. 1900 lbs. 1900 lbs. 1840 lbs.
Maximum GCWR
8900.00 lbs. 8900.00 lbs. 8900.00 lbs. 8900.00 lbs.
Drag coefficient
0.37 0.37 0.37 0.37
Front gross axle weight rating (GAWR)
3200.00 lbs.
Rear gross axle weight rating (GAWR)
3700.00 lbs.

Limited 4dr 4x4

Overland 4dr 4x4

SRT8 4dr 4x4

Exterior length
189.80 in 189.80 in 191.30 in
Exterior body width
76.30 in 76.30 in 77.10 in
Exterior height
69.40 in 69.40 in 69.10 in
Horsepower
290 290 470
Torque
260 260 465
Fuel economy - city
16 mpg 16 mpg 12 mpg
Fuel economy - highway
23 mpg 23 mpg 18 mpg
0-60mph / 0-100kmh (s)
7.70 seconds 7.70 seconds 4.80 seconds
1/4 mile time
15.80 seconds 15.80 seconds 13.00 seconds
1/4 mile speed
89 mph 89 mph 99 mph
Lateral acceleration (g)
0.70 0.70 0.80
Slalom speed
55 mph 55 mph 58 mph
Bore-and-Stroke
3.78/3.27 " 3.78/3.27 " 4.09/3.72 "
Curb weight
4850.00 lbs 4850.00 lbs 5150.00 lbs
Gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR)
6500.00 lbs 6500.00 lbs 6800.00 lbs
Maximum Trailer Weight
5000.00 lbs. 5000.00 lbs. 5000.00 lbs.
Wheelbase
114.80 in 114.80 in 114.80 in
Front track
63.90 " 63.90 " 63.70 "
Rear track
64.10 " 64.10 " 64.30 "
Turning radius
18.50 18.50 18.50
Ground clearance
10.20 in 11.10 in
Front legroom
40.30 in 40.30 in 40.30 in
Rear legroom
38.60 in 38.60 in 38.60 in
Front headroom
39.90 in 39.90 in 39.90 in
Rear headroom
39.20 in 39.20 in 39.20 in
Front hip room
57.00 in 57.00 in 57.00 in
Rear hip room
56.20 in 56.20 in 56.20 in
Front shoulder room
58.70 in 58.70 in 58.70 in
Rear shoulder room
58.00 in 58.00 in 58.00 in
Luggage volume
35.10 cu.ft. 35.10 cu.ft. 35.10 cu.ft.
Luggage volume (max)
68.70 cu.ft. 68.70 cu.ft. 68.70 cu.ft.
Passenger volume
105 cu.ft. 105 cu.ft. 105 cu.ft.
Fuel tank
24.60 gal. 24.60 gal. 24.60 gal.
Payload
1650 lbs. 1650 lbs. 1350 lbs.
Maximum GCWR
8900.00 lbs. 8900.00 lbs. 8900.00 lbs.
Drag coefficient
0.37 0.37 0.40

Interior Features

Laredo 4dr 4x2

Limited 4dr 4x2

Overland 4dr 4x2

Laredo 4dr 4x4

12V DC power outlet
3 3 3 3
Seatback storage pockets
2 2 2 2
Adaptive cruise control
4001 4001
Cargo net
3784

Limited 4dr 4x4

Overland 4dr 4x4

SRT8 4dr 4x4

Air conditioning, front
2820 2820 2820
12V DC power outlet
3 3 3
Seatback storage pockets
2 2 2
Cargo net
3784

Exterior Features

Laredo 4dr 4x2

Limited 4dr 4x2

Overland 4dr 4x2

Laredo 4dr 4x4

Door count
4 doors 4 doors 4 doors 4 doors
Sunroof
1st and 2nd row regular express open/close sliding and tilting glass 1st and 2nd row regular express open/close sliding and tilting glass 1st and 2nd row regular express open/close sliding and tilting glass 1st and 2nd row regular express open/close sliding and tilting glass
Front tires
P245/70SR17.0 BSW AT P265/60TR18.0 BSW AS P265/50TR20.0 BSW AS P245/70SR17.0 BSW AT
Wheels
17" silver aluminum 18" polished aluminum 20" silver aluminum 17" silver aluminum
Windshield wipers - rain sensing
4000 4000
Mirrors, auto dimming
4006 4007

Limited 4dr 4x4

Overland 4dr 4x4

SRT8 4dr 4x4

Antenna
3394 3394 3394
Door count
4 doors 4 doors 4 doors
Sunroof
1st and 2nd row regular express open/close sliding and tilting glass 1st and 2nd row regular express open/close sliding and tilting glass 1st and 2nd row regular express open/close sliding and tilting glass
Front tires
P265/60TR18.0 BSW AS P265/50TR20.0 BSW AS P295/45WR20.0 BSW run flat AS
Wheels
18" polished aluminum 20" silver aluminum 20" silver forged aluminum
Bodyside mouldings
3794 3794
Roof rails
4009 4009

Seats

Laredo 4dr 4x2

Limited 4dr 4x2

Overland 4dr 4x2

Laredo 4dr 4x4

Standard seating
5 5 5 5
Memory
3034 3034
Heated rear seats
3979 3979
Cooled front seats
driver and passenger driver and passenger

Limited 4dr 4x4

Overland 4dr 4x4

SRT8 4dr 4x4

Front seat type
2989 2989 2989
Standard seating
5 5 5

Entertainment System

Laredo 4dr 4x2

Limited 4dr 4x2

Overland 4dr 4x2

Laredo 4dr 4x4

Speakers
6 10 10 6
Amplifier
506W 506W 506W 506W
1st row LCD screen
1 1 1 1
Entertainment system
3987 3987
2nd row LCD screen
1 1

Limited 4dr 4x4

Overland 4dr 4x4

SRT8 4dr 4x4

Radio
3143 3143 3143
Speakers
10 10 10
Amplifier
506W 506W 506W
1st row LCD screen
1 1 1
2nd row LCD screen
1 1 1

Safety and Security Features

Laredo 4dr 4x2

Limited 4dr 4x2

Overland 4dr 4x2

Laredo 4dr 4x4

Blind spot sensor
3996 3996

Limited 4dr 4x4

Overland 4dr 4x4

SRT8 4dr 4x4

Airbags, frontal
3214 3214 3214

Mechanical Features

Laredo 4dr 4x2

Limited 4dr 4x2

Overland 4dr 4x2

Laredo 4dr 4x4

Axle ratio
3.09 3.09 3.09 3.09

Limited 4dr 4x4

Overland 4dr 4x4

SRT8 4dr 4x4

Engine
4791 4791 4843
Axle ratio
3.09 3.09 3.70
4WD shift
4084 4084
Height adjustable suspension
4119 4119
Automatic level control
4120 4120

Other Specs

Laredo 4dr 4x2

Limited 4dr 4x2

Overland 4dr 4x2

Laredo 4dr 4x4

Maximum towing capacity
5000 lbs. 5000 lbs. 5000 lbs. 5000 lbs.

Limited 4dr 4x4

Overland 4dr 4x4

SRT8 4dr 4x4

Horsepower rpm
6400 6400 6000
Maximum towing capacity
5000 lbs. 5000 lbs. 5000 lbs.