Chevrolet Equinox vs Jeep Cherokee Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2017 catalog dimensions. Chevrolet Equinox · Jeep Cherokee
- Length187.8 in
- Height66.3 in – 69.3 in
- Wheelbase112.5 in
- Ground clearance6.9 in
- Curb weight3,764 lb – 4,007 lb
- Width72.5 in
- Jeep Cherokee width73.2 in – 74.9 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Jeep Cherokee is 5.8 in shorter (187.8 in vs 182.0 in)
- Width: Chevrolet Equinox is 1.6 in narrower (72.5 in vs 74.1 in)
- Height: Chevrolet Equinox is 1.0 in taller (67.8 in vs 66.8 in)
- Wheelbase: Chevrolet Equinox has a 5.8 in longer wheelbase (112.5 in vs 106.7 in)
- Ground clearance: Jeep Cherokee has 0.3 in more ground clearance (6.9 in vs 7.3 in)
- Curb weight: Chevrolet Equinox is 35 lb heavier (3,886 lb vs 3,851 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Wheelbase: Chevrolet Equinox has a 5.8 in longer wheelbase (112.5 in vs 106.7 in)
- Ground clearance: Jeep Cherokee has 0.3 in more ground clearance (6.9 in vs 7.3 in)
- Length: Jeep Cherokee is 5.8 in shorter (187.8 in vs 182.0 in)
- Width: Chevrolet Equinox is 1.6 in narrower (72.5 in vs 74.1 in)
- Height: Chevrolet Equinox is 1.0 in taller (67.8 in vs 66.8 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageJeep Cherokee — Jeep Cherokee is shorter by 5.8 in Check garage fit for Chevrolet Equinox · garage fit for Jeep Cherokee
- Narrower for tight parkingChevrolet Equinox — Chevrolet Equinox is narrower by 1.6 in
- More ground clearanceJeep Cherokee — Jeep Cherokee has 0.3 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintJeep Cherokee — Based on length × width (Jeep Cherokee)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Chevrolet Equinox | Jeep Cherokee | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 187.8 in | 182.0 in | 5.8 in |
| Width | 72.5 in | 74.1 in | 1.6 in |
| Height | 67.8 in | 66.8 in | 1.0 in |
| Wheelbase | 112.5 in | 106.7 in | 5.8 in |
| Ground clearance | 6.9 in | 7.3 in | 0.3 in |
| Curb weight | 3,886 lb | 3,851 lb | 35 lb |
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