Ford Transit Connect vs Jeep Cherokee Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2018 catalog dimensions. Ford Transit Connect · Jeep Cherokee
- Length173.9 in – 189.7 in
- Height72.0 in – 72.8 in
- Wheelbase104.8 in – 120.6 in
- Ground clearance6.0 in – 6.4 in
- Curb weight3,505 lb – 3,968 lb
- Width72.2 in
- Jeep Cherokee width73.2 in – 74.9 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Ford Transit Connect is 0.2 in shorter (181.8 in vs 182.0 in)
- Width: Ford Transit Connect is 1.9 in narrower (72.2 in vs 74.1 in)
- Height: Ford Transit Connect is 5.7 in taller (72.4 in vs 66.8 in)
- Wheelbase: Ford Transit Connect has a 6.0 in longer wheelbase (112.7 in vs 106.7 in)
- Ground clearance: Jeep Cherokee has 1.0 in more ground clearance (6.2 in vs 7.3 in)
- Curb weight: Jeep Cherokee is 114 lb heavier (3,737 lb vs 3,851 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Ground clearance: Jeep Cherokee has 1.0 in more ground clearance (6.2 in vs 7.3 in)
- Height: Ford Transit Connect is 5.7 in taller (72.4 in vs 66.8 in)
- Wheelbase: Ford Transit Connect has a 6.0 in longer wheelbase (112.7 in vs 106.7 in)
- Curb weight: Jeep Cherokee is 114 lb heavier (3,737 lb vs 3,851 lb)
- Width: Ford Transit Connect is 1.9 in narrower (72.2 in vs 74.1 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageFord Transit Connect — Ford Transit Connect is shorter by 0.2 in Check garage fit for Ford Transit Connect · garage fit for Jeep Cherokee
- Narrower for tight parkingFord Transit Connect — Ford Transit Connect is narrower by 1.9 in
- More ground clearanceJeep Cherokee — Jeep Cherokee has 1.0 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintFord Transit Connect — Based on length × width (Ford Transit Connect)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Ford Transit Connect | Jeep Cherokee | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 181.8 in | 182.0 in | 0.2 in |
| Width | 72.2 in | 74.1 in | 1.9 in |
| Height | 72.4 in | 66.8 in | 5.7 in |
| Wheelbase | 112.7 in | 106.7 in | 6.0 in |
| Ground clearance | 6.2 in | 7.3 in | 1.0 in |
| Curb weight | 3,737 lb | 3,851 lb | 114 lb |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range (e.g. length 173.9 in – 189.7 in).
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