Dodge Durango vs Jeep Grand Cherokee: 0–60 and Quarter-Mile Comparison
This comparison brings together verified acceleration results for the Dodge Durango and Jeep Grand Cherokee, covering 0–60 mph times, quarter-mile times, and broader acceleration comparisons across 41 Dodge tests and 59 Jeep tests. The records span 1998–2024 for the Durango and 1993–2023 for the Grand Cherokee.
In fastest production 0–60 mph testing, the Grand Cherokee holds the edge by 0.1 second with the 2018 Trackhawk at 3.3 seconds, while the 2024 Durango 4 SRT Hellcat posts 3.4 seconds. Quarter-mile performance is a production tie at 11.7 seconds, although the Durango’s listed run carries a higher trap speed. Looking at the full set of 0–60 results, the Grand Cherokee also leads on median time, 7.3 seconds to the Durango’s 7.6.
The latest shared model year with verified data is 2022, and in that year the Durango is quicker to 60 mph by 1.0 second. Use the comparison tables below to sort individual trims, check source-attributed test results such as Motor Trend, and see how these two SUVs compare across different years and performance variants.
Durango Fastest 0–60
3.40sec
2024
4 SRT Hellcat
Grand Cherokee Fastest 0–60
3.30sec
2018
Trackhawk
0–60 Winner
Jeep Grand Cherokee
(0.10s faster)
Tests in Database
100
41 + 59
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Category Winners: Durango vs Grand Cherokee
The Jeep Grand Cherokee leads 4–0 across 6 performance categories, with the Dodge Durango taking none.
| Category | Dodge Durango | Jeep Grand Cherokee |
|---|---|---|
| Fastest production 0–60 | 3.40s | 3.30s Winner |
| Fastest production ¼ mile | 11.70s Tie | 11.70s Tie |
| Fastest overall 0–60 | 3.40s | 3.30s Winner |
| Fastest overall ¼ mile | 11.70s Tie | 11.70s Tie |
| Median production 0–60 | 7.60s | 7.30s Winner |
| Median production ¼ mile | 15.75s | 15.60s Winner |
| Category wins | 0 | 4 |
🏆 Overall Winner: Jeep Grand Cherokee
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All-Time Production Records
Production vehicles onlyThe Jeep Grand Cherokee holds the production 0–60 record at 3.30s, 0.10s quicker than the Dodge Durango's best of 3.40s.
Fastest Production 0–60
Durango
3.40s
2024 · 4 SRT Hellcat
Grand Cherokee
3.30s
2018 · Trackhawk
0.10s difference
Fastest Production ¼ Mile
Durango
11.70s
2024 · 117.2 mph
Grand Cherokee
11.70s
2018 · 116.2 mph
Identical times
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Fastest Overall Results
Includes modified and non-production vehiclesCounting all tests, the Jeep Grand Cherokee has been clocked at 3.30s 0–60 — 0.10s quicker than the Dodge Durango's overall best of 3.40s.
Fastest Overall 0–60
Durango
3.40s
2024 · 4 SRT Hellcat
Grand Cherokee
3.30s
2018 · Trackhawk
Fastest Overall ¼ Mile
Durango
11.70s
2024 · 117.2 mph
Grand Cherokee
11.70s
2018 · 116.2 mph
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Typical Production Performance
Medians and averages across all production testsOn a typical production run, the Jeep Grand Cherokee reaches 60 mph in 7.30s — 0.30s quicker than the Dodge Durango's median of 7.60s.
| Metric | Dodge Durango | Jeep Grand Cherokee |
|---|---|---|
| Median 0–60 | 7.60s | 7.30s |
| Average 0–60 | 7.02s | 6.93s |
| Median ¼ Mile | 15.75s | 15.60s |
| Average ¼ Mile | 15.27s | 15.23s |
| Sample (0–60) | 40 | 56 |
Median is preferred over average — it is less influenced by extreme outlier tests. Averages include all production runs on record.
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Latest Available Results
The most recent tested model year differs: Dodge Durango (2024) vs Jeep Grand Cherokee (2023). These results are not directly comparable.
| Metric | Dodge Durango | Jeep Grand Cherokee |
|---|---|---|
| Latest tested year | 2024 | 2023 |
| Best 0–60 that year |
3.40s
4 SRT Hellcat |
5.30s
Overland 4xe PHEV |
| Best ¼ mile that year | 11.70s | 13.90s |
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Overlapping Model Years (1998–2022)
11 shared tested yearsRestricted to the 11 years both models overlapped (1998–2022), the Jeep Grand Cherokee held a 0.10s median 0–60 advantage over the Dodge Durango.
Median 0–60 · 1998–2022 era only
Durango
7.40s
31 production runs
Grand Cherokee
7.30s
33 production runs
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Data Coverage
The Dodge Durango has 41 tests spanning 1998–2024, while the Jeep Grand Cherokee has 59 tests from 1993–2023.
| Metric | Dodge Durango | Jeep Grand Cherokee |
|---|---|---|
| Total tests | 41 | 59 |
| Production tests | 40 | 56 |
| Earliest tested year | 1998 | 1993 |
| Latest tested year | 2024 | 2023 |
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Methodology
All 0–60 and quarter-mile results are sourced from independently published road tests by reputable automotive publications. Manufacturer-claimed times are not included. When multiple publications test the same vehicle, each run is listed separately. Production and non-production results are clearly distinguished throughout. Fastest 0–60 and fastest quarter-mile records are treated as independent measurements and may come from different tests, trims, or sources.