BMW X1 vs Jeep Cherokee Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2017 catalog dimensions. BMW X1 · Jeep Cherokee
- Length174.8 in
- Height63.5 in
- Wheelbase105.1 in
- Ground clearance7.0 in
- Curb weight3,660 lb
- Width71.7 in
- Jeep Cherokee width73.2 in – 74.9 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: BMW X1 is 7.2 in shorter (174.8 in vs 182.0 in)
- Width: BMW X1 is 2.4 in narrower (71.7 in vs 74.1 in)
- Height: Jeep Cherokee is 3.3 in taller (63.5 in vs 66.8 in)
- Wheelbase: Jeep Cherokee has a 1.6 in longer wheelbase (105.1 in vs 106.7 in)
- Ground clearance: Jeep Cherokee has 0.3 in more ground clearance (7.0 in vs 7.3 in)
- Curb weight: Jeep Cherokee is 191 lb heavier (3,660 lb vs 3,851 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Jeep Cherokee is 191 lb heavier (3,660 lb vs 3,851 lb)
- Height: Jeep Cherokee is 3.3 in taller (63.5 in vs 66.8 in)
- Length: BMW X1 is 7.2 in shorter (174.8 in vs 182.0 in)
- Ground clearance: Jeep Cherokee has 0.3 in more ground clearance (7.0 in vs 7.3 in)
- Width: BMW X1 is 2.4 in narrower (71.7 in vs 74.1 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageBMW X1 — BMW X1 is shorter by 7.2 in Check garage fit for BMW X1 · garage fit for Jeep Cherokee
- Narrower for tight parkingBMW X1 — BMW X1 is narrower by 2.4 in
- More ground clearanceJeep Cherokee — Jeep Cherokee has 0.3 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintBMW X1 — Based on length × width (BMW X1)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | BMW X1 | Jeep Cherokee | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 174.8 in | 182.0 in | 7.2 in |
| Width | 71.7 in | 74.1 in | 2.4 in |
| Height | 63.5 in | 66.8 in | 3.3 in |
| Wheelbase | 105.1 in | 106.7 in | 1.6 in |
| Ground clearance | 7.0 in | 7.3 in | 0.3 in |
| Curb weight | 3,660 lb | 3,851 lb | 191 lb |
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