1996 Jeep Grand Cherokee vs. 1996 Land Rover Discovery
When comparing the 1996 Jeep Grand Cherokee's and the 1996 Land Rover Discovery's specifications and ratings, the 1996 Jeep Grand Cherokee has the advantage in the areas of reliability, resale value, overall quality score and base engine power. Based on this comparison of the 1996 Jeep Grand Cherokee's and the 1996 Land Rover Discovery's specifications and ratings, the 1996 Jeep Grand Cherokee is a better car than the 1996 Land Rover Discovery.
1996 Jeep Grand Cherokee vs. 1996 Land Rover Discovery Resale/Retained Value
Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the 1996 Jeep Grand Cherokee loses 42.5 percent of its value and the 1996 Land Rover Discovery loses 50.7 percent of its value. This means the 1996 Jeep Grand Cherokee retains 8.2 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the 1996 Land Rover Discovery.
1996 Jeep Grand Cherokee vs. 1996 Land Rover Discovery Quality Rating
The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the Jeep Grand Cherokee is 8.5 out of 10 while the Land Rover Discovery's quality rating is 7.6 out of 10. This results in the Jeep Grand Cherokee being ranked 12 out of 31 Best Midsize SUVs and the Land Rover Discovery being ranked 11 out of 21 Best Luxury Midsize SUVs.
1996 Jeep Grand Cherokee vs. 1996 Land Rover Discovery Reliability Rating
iSeeCars’ Reliability Rating for the Jeep Grand Cherokee is 8.6 out of 10. For the Land Rover Discovery the reliability rating is 7.7 out of 10. This gives the Jeep Grand Cherokee a slight advantage in reliability compared to the Land Rover Discovery.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison
For engine performance, the 1996 Jeep Grand Cherokee’s base engine makes 185 horsepower, and the 1996 Land Rover Discovery base engine makes 182 horsepower.
Safety Ratings Comparison
The 1996 Jeep Grand Cherokee has an average safety rating of 4.66 out of 5 Stars based on NHTSA's crash test ratings.
Pricing
New Asking Price:
-
Used Asking Price:
1916 - 23040
5-Year Depreciation (lower is better):
0.424993
Pricing
New Asking Price:
-
Used Asking Price:
-
5-Year Depreciation (lower is better):
0.507033
Jeep Grand Cherokee Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.547776 / 10
Reliability:
8.623328 / 10
Retained Value:
7.7 / 10
Safety:
9.3 / 10
Land Rover Discovery Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
7.618806 / 10
Reliability:
7.737612 / 10
Retained Value:
7.5 / 10
Safety:
Not available
Jeep Grand Cherokee Rankings
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51 out of / 66Land Rover Discovery Rankings
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51 out of / 68Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
1996 Jeep Grand Cherokee Trim Levels
Laredo, Limited, Orvis
1996 Land Rover Discovery Trim Levels
SD, SE, SE7
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
3 years / 42000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
3 years / 42000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
3 years / 42000 miles
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
4.66 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specifications
Horsepower:
185 hp @ 4600 rpm
Torque:
220 foot-lbs @ 2400 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.051 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
5000 lbs
Base Drivetrain Specifications
Horsepower:
182 hp @ 4750 rpm
Torque:
233 foot-lbs @ 3000 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.041 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
Not yet available
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
4 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
6
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
RWD / 4WD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
14 / 20 / 16
Range (city/hwy):
322 / 460 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Gasoline
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
4 liters
Engine Configuration:
V
Number of Cylinders:
8
Transmission:
Manual
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
Not yet available
Range (city/hwy):
Not yet available
Recommended Fuel Type:
Not yet available
Standard/Optional Features
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Heated Seats
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple Car Play:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Keyless Ignition:
N/A
Navigation System:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Heated Seats
N/A
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple Car Play:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Keyless Ignition:
N/A
Navigation System:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Safety Equipment
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Safety Equipment
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
38.9 inches
Front Leg Room:
40.9 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
58.3 inches
Rear Head Room:
39.1 inches
Rear Leg Room:
35.7 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
57.5 inches
Cargo Space:
Not yet available
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
Not yet available
Overall Interior Volume:
Not yet available
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
40 inches
Front Leg Room:
40.5 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
Not yet available
Rear Head Room:
41 inches
Rear Leg Room:
Not yet available
Rear Shoulder Room:
Not yet available
Cargo Space:
Not yet available
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
Not yet available
Overall Interior Volume:
Not yet available
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3614 lbs
Width:
70.9 inches
Height:
64.8 inches
Length:
177.1 inches
Wheelbase:
105.9 inches
Ground Clearance:
8.3 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
4445 lbs
Width:
70.6 inches
Height:
77.4 inches
Length:
178.7 inches
Wheelbase:
100 inches
Ground Clearance:
8.1 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
15.0 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
Not yet available
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
16.0 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
Not yet available