Jeep Wagoneer and Grand Wagoneer · Elgin CDJR · Streamwood, IL
Wagoneer vs. Grand Wagoneer
What is the difference between the Jeep Wagoneer and the Jeep Grand Wagoneer? Here is how Jeep's 2025 Wagoneer / Grand Wagoneer specification sheet sets the two apart, and how Jeep's 2026 Grand Wagoneer sheet lists the lineup now.
420 hp2025 Wagoneer 3.0L Hurricane Twin Turbo
540 hp2025 Grand Wagoneer 3.0L High Output
10,000 lbs2025 Wagoneer max trailer weight
9,810 lbs2025 Grand Wagoneer max trailer weight
The short answer
On Jeep's 2025 sheet, the main difference is the engine. The Wagoneer has the 3.0-liter Hurricane Twin Turbo I-6 with 420 hp and 468 lb.-ft., and the Grand Wagoneer has the High Output version with 540 hp and 521 lb.-ft., which requires premium 91-octane fuel. The Wagoneer comes standard with eight seats (second-row bench) and the Grand Wagoneer with seven (second-row captain's chairs), and the Wagoneer has the higher maximum trailer rating: 10,000 lbs. versus 9,810 lbs. For 2026, Jeep's spec sheet lists one Grand Wagoneer lineup (Grand Wagoneer, Limited and Summit) with the 420-hp 3.0-liter engine, on a 123-inch or a 130-inch (Grand Wagoneer L) wheelbase.
Engines, drivetrain and fuel
Jeep's 2025 spec sheet lists a different version of the 3.0-liter Hurricane Twin Turbo inline six for each model:
| Spec | 2025 Wagoneer | 2025 Grand Wagoneer |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 3.0L Hurricane Twin Turbo I-6 | 3.0L Hurricane Twin Turbo High Output |
| Horsepower | 420 hp @ 5,200 rpm | 540 hp @ 6,200 rpm |
| Torque | 468 lb.-ft. @ 3,500 rpm | 521 lb.-ft. @ 3,500 rpm |
| Fuel | 89 octane recommended; 87 acceptable | Premium 91 octane required |
| EPA mpg (city/hwy/combined) | 4x2: 17/24/20; 4x4: 16/23/19 | 4x4: 14/20/17 |
| Transfer case | Single-speed optional; two-speed optional | Two-speed standard |
| Rear differential | Limited slip standard; electronic limited slip optional | Electronic limited slip standard |
Both use the TorqueFlite 8HP75 eight-speed automatic. In the 2025 weights table, every Grand Wagoneer listed is 4WD; the Wagoneer is listed in 2WD and 4WD.
From Jeep's 2025 Wagoneer / Grand Wagoneer specifications (spec sheet 26463), Engine, Transmission, Transfer Case, Axles and Weights, read November 11, 2026. Jeep says specifications are based on the latest product information available at the time of publication.
Seating and interior room
Both models have three rows. The standard second row is what changes the seat count:
| Spec | 2025 Wagoneer | 2025 Grand Wagoneer |
|---|---|---|
| Standard seating | 2/3/3 with second-row bench (8 seats) | 2/2/3 with captain's chairs (7 seats) |
| Optional seating | 2/2/3 with captain's chairs (7 seats) | 2/3/3 with second-row bench (8 seats) |
| Front headroom | 41.3 in. | 39.3 in. |
| Second-row headroom | 40.0 in. | 38.4 in. |
| Third-row legroom | 36.6 in. | 36.6 in. |
| SAE passenger volume | 179.2 cu. ft. | 172.8 cu. ft. |
| Cargo behind third row | 27.4 cu. ft. | 28.4 cu. ft. |
| Cargo behind first row | 116.7 cu. ft. | 96.9 cu. ft. |
From Jeep's 2025 Wagoneer / Grand Wagoneer specifications (spec sheet 26463), Accommodations, read November 11, 2026.
Towing, weight and payload
Jeep's 2025 trailer towing table and weights table (estimates) list:
| Spec | 2025 Wagoneer | 2025 Grand Wagoneer |
|---|---|---|
| Max trailer weight | 10,000 lbs. (2WD or 4WD, 3.92 axle); 6,120 lbs. (2WD, 3.55 axle) | 9,810 lbs. (4WD, 3.92 axle) |
| Curb weight range | 5,825 to 6,190 lbs. | 6,340 to 6,431 lbs. |
| GVWR range | 7,300 to 7,650 lbs. | 7,700 to 7,800 lbs. |
| Payload range | 1,490 to 1,610 lbs. | 1,450 to 1,470 lbs. |
Jeep defines payload as the maximum allowable weight of driver, passengers, cargo and options. The ranges cover every model the 2025 weights table lists for each nameplate.
From Jeep's 2025 Wagoneer / Grand Wagoneer specifications (spec sheet 26463), Trailer Towing and Weights (estimates), read November 11, 2026. Your vehicle's labels are the authority for your vehicle.
Size, wheels and tires
The 2025 sheet lists one set of dimensions for both nameplates: a 123.0-inch wheelbase, 214.7-inch overall length and a 26.5-gallon fuel tank. The exterior differences it lists are in wheels, tires and aerodynamics:
| Spec | 2025 Wagoneer | 2025 Grand Wagoneer |
|---|---|---|
| Standard wheels | 18 x 8 in. | 20 x 9 in. |
| Standard tires | 275/65R18 | 275/55R20 |
| Drag coefficient (Cd) | 0.352 | 0.364 |
Wagoneer Series II and Series III move up to 20-inch wheels with 275/55R20 tires, and 22-inch wheels are listed as standard or optional on several trims of both.
From Jeep's 2025 Wagoneer / Grand Wagoneer specifications (spec sheet 26463), Dimensions and Capacities, Wheels and Tires, read November 11, 2026.
How the 2026 Grand Wagoneer lineup is listed
Jeep's 2026 specification sheet is titled 2026 Jeep Grand Wagoneer and lists one lineup: Grand Wagoneer, Limited and Summit, each on a 123-inch wheelbase or as the 130-inch Grand Wagoneer L. Its engine section lists the 3.0-liter Hurricane Twin Turbo with 420 hp and 468 lb.-ft., with 89 octane recommended and 87 acceptable.
The 2026 sheet lists seven seats (2/2/3 with captain's chairs) as standard and eight (2/3/3 with a bench) as optional, a 10,000-lb. maximum trailer weight on the 123-inch 4WD with the 3.92 axle (9,860 lbs. on the 130-inch), and a 1,300-lb. payload for every model in its weights table.
From Jeep's 2026 Grand Wagoneer specifications (spec sheet 27115), Engine, Accommodations, Weights and Trailer Towing, read November 11, 2026.
Wagoneer service at Elgin CDJR
Our Jeep service center works on every Jeep, including the Wagoneer and Grand Wagoneer. Our service department is open Monday to Friday 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Saturday 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., and is closed Sunday. Get directions.
Wagoneer vs. Grand Wagoneer FAQ
What is the difference between the Wagoneer and Grand Wagoneer?
On Jeep's 2025 sheet, the Grand Wagoneer has the 540-hp High Output 3.0-liter engine (premium fuel required), seven standard seats, 20-inch standard wheels and electronic limited slip standard; the Wagoneer has the 420-hp 3.0-liter, eight standard seats, 18-inch standard wheels and the higher 10,000-lb. trailer rating.
Is the Grand Wagoneer bigger than the Wagoneer?
No. Jeep's 2025 sheet lists the same 123.0-inch wheelbase and 214.7-inch length for both. The longer 130-inch Grand Wagoneer L appears on the 2026 sheet.
Does the Grand Wagoneer need premium gas?
The 2025 Grand Wagoneer's 3.0-liter High Output requires premium 91 octane. The 420-hp 3.0-liter listed on the 2025 Wagoneer and the 2026 Grand Wagoneer recommends 89 octane, with 87 acceptable.
Which tows more, the Wagoneer or Grand Wagoneer?
On the 2025 sheet, the Wagoneer: up to 10,000 lbs. with the 3.92 axle, versus 9,810 lbs. for the Grand Wagoneer.
Is there a 2026 Wagoneer?
Jeep's 2026 specification sheet covers only the Grand Wagoneer: it is titled 2026 Jeep Grand Wagoneer and lists Grand Wagoneer, Limited and Summit models with the 420-hp 3.0-liter engine.
What are your service hours?
Monday to Friday 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Saturday 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. We are closed Sunday.
Bring your Wagoneer to Streamwood
Visit Elgin CDJR at 1500 W. Lake St. in Streamwood.
Sources
Engine, seating, towing, weight and size figures are from Jeep's 2025 Wagoneer / Grand Wagoneer and 2026 Grand Wagoneer specification sheets on the Stellantis North America media site, read November 11, 2026. Our service hours are from our own website, checked the same day. Image is illustrative.
- 2025 Jeep Wagoneer / Jeep Grand Wagoneer specifications (spec sheet 26463), Stellantis North America media site (Jeep), read November 11, 2026
- 2026 Jeep Grand Wagoneer specifications (spec sheet 27115), Stellantis North America media site (Jeep), read November 11, 2026
- Jeep service center page: service hours, Elgin CDJR, read November 11, 2026