2024 Volvo XC60 Recharge PHEV vs. Jeep Grand Cherokee PHEV

Are you in the market for a plug-in hybrid electric vehicle? The 2024 Volvo XC60 Recharge plug-in hybrid is one of the best options available today. It consistently outshines other plug-in hybrid SUVs while showcasing Volvo's ongoing commitment to creating the strongest lineup of hybrid and electric vehicles possible.

This new Volvo SUV isn't without its competitors, though. The 2024 Jeep Grand Cherokee plug-in hybrid is one of the many alternatives that other automakers have come up with to compete with it. So, how does the 2024 Volvo XC60 Recharge stack up against the 2024 Jeep Grand Cherokee plug-in hybrid? Let's take a closer look.

Specs and Dimensions

 If you want to zip around town in an SUV that's on the smaller side while still providing yourself with plenty of space inside for your passengers and cargo, you'll appreciate the 2024 Volvo XC60 Recharge's compact design. It's 185.4 inches long, which makes it about 8 inches shorter than the 2024 Jeep Grand Cherokee plug-in hybrid, and 65.3 inches tall, or roughly 5 inches shorter than the Grand Cherokee. It's also just under 79 inches wide, which makes it about 2.5 inches wider than the 2024 Jeep.

Some people might appreciate the size of the 2024 Jeep Grand Cherokee plug-in hybrid and the extra cargo space it can provide. It has 70.8 cubic feet of cargo space versus the 63.3 cubic feet of cargo space found in the Volvo XC60 Recharge. But all this size adds extra weight to the Jeep and makes it the heavier of these two SUVs by a wide margin. The 2024 Volvo XC60 Recharge weighs just 4,660 pounds, while the 2024 Jeep Grand Cherokee weighs 5,325 pounds.

The added weight the 2024 Jeep Grand Cherokee plug-in hybrid carries around no doubt impacts its performance. The 2024 Volvo XC60 Recharge can go from zero to 60 mph in just 4.5 seconds, while even the fastest Jeep Grand Cherokee plug-in hybrid models struggle to go zero to 60 mph in under 5.5 seconds. It makes the Volvo an ideal choice for those who plan to put the pedal to the metal once they get behind the wheel of their new plug-in hybrid.

Features and Trims

More than just size separates the 2024 Volvo XC60 Recharge from the 2024 Jeep Grand Cherokee. There are many other features found in each of these plug-in hybrid SUVs that differentiate them, starting with their powertrains.

The 2024 Volvo XC60 Recharge comes in four trims: Core, Plus, Ultimate, and Polestar Engineered. No matter which one you choose, this Volvo will have a plug-in-hybrid T8 powertrain, an eight-speed automatic transmission, and all-wheel drive. Its powertrain pairs a turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine with an electric motor to generate up to 455 horsepower in all the different Recharge trims.

The 2024 Jeep Grand Cherokee plug-in hybrid, meanwhile, is also available in multiple trims, including Trailhawk 4xe, Overland 4xe, Summit 4xe, and Summit Reserve 4xe. Each one comes with a hybrid powertrain, an eight-speed automatic transmission, and four-wheel drive. But its powertrain isn't quite as powerful as the one found in the Volvo XC60 Recharge. The Grand Cherokee couples a turbocharged 2.0-liter inline-four engine with a single electric motor to churn out 375 horsepower.

The 2024 Volvo XC60 Recharge gets the best of the 2024 Jeep Grand Cherokee plug-in hybrid in the range department, too. While the Jeep plug-in hybrid has a 14.0 kWh battery pack that allows it to get up to 26 miles per charge, the Volvo XC60 Recharge has an 18.8 kWh battery pack that enables it to cruise for up to 35 miles per charge. Additionally, this Volvo includes a special feature that makes it possible to charge its battery pack with energy created by its engine.

Safety Tech and Driver Assistance

The good news for those considering either a 2024 Volvo XC60 Recharge plug-in hybrid or a 2024 Jeep Grand Cherokee plug-in hybrid is that both check many of the right boxes when it comes to safety. These two plug-in hybrid SUVs have both earned five-star recognition for safety by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

The 2024 Volvo XC60 Recharge includes standard safety features such as automated emergency braking, pedestrian detection, and lane-departure warning with lane-keep assist. It also gives you the option to add more advanced safety features, such as adaptive cruise control and even a semi-autonomous driving mode.

The 2024 Jeep Grand Cherokee plug-in hybrid has many of these same standard safety features, including automated emergency braking with pedestrian detection and lane-departure warning with lane-keep assist. It also has standard adaptive cruise control, which initially helps set it apart from the Volvo XC60 Recharge ever so slightly in the safety category.

However, the 2024 Volvo XC60 plug-in hybrid has something not found on the 2024 Jeep Grand Cherokee plug-in hybrid in the form of Google Assistant. It'll put you in the perfect position to take control of its 9.0-inch touch-screen infotainment display, which has been loaded up with the latest Google-based software interface for Volvos, with your voice so that you can keep your eyes on the road at all times. This is one more win for the newest Volvo XC60 plug-in hybrid over the Jeep Grand Cherokee.

Test Drive the XC60 Recharge Today

The 2024 Volvo XC Recharge and the 2024 Jeep Grand Cherokee plug-in hybrid are both attractive options. However, the Volvo XC plug-in hybrid has a little more to offer. From its spacious design to its peppy powertrain, it delivers in all the areas that the Grand Cherokee doesn't and is a great option for anyone who wants to buy a plug-in hybrid.

Would you like to take the 2024 Volvo XC60 Recharge out for a test drive? Contact us at Volvo Cars Mission Viejo to schedule an appointment and see what this Volvo plug-in hybrid can do.