GMC Terrain vs Jeep Cherokee Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2015 catalog dimensions. GMC Terrain · Jeep Cherokee
- Length185.3 in
- Height66.3 in
- Wheelbase112.5 in
- Ground clearance6.9 in
- Curb weight3,853 lb – 4,049 lb
- Width72.8 in
- Jeep Cherokee width73.2 in – 74.9 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Jeep Cherokee is 3.3 in shorter (185.3 in vs 182.0 in)
- Width: GMC Terrain is 1.3 in narrower (72.8 in vs 74.1 in)
- Height: Jeep Cherokee is 0.5 in taller (66.3 in vs 66.8 in)
- Wheelbase: GMC Terrain has a 6.2 in longer wheelbase (112.5 in vs 106.3 in)
- Ground clearance: Jeep Cherokee has 0.3 in more ground clearance (6.9 in vs 7.3 in)
- Curb weight: Jeep Cherokee is 8 lb heavier (3,951 lb vs 3,959 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Wheelbase: GMC Terrain has a 6.2 in longer wheelbase (112.5 in vs 106.3 in)
- Ground clearance: Jeep Cherokee has 0.3 in more ground clearance (6.9 in vs 7.3 in)
- Length: Jeep Cherokee is 3.3 in shorter (185.3 in vs 182.0 in)
- Width: GMC Terrain is 1.3 in narrower (72.8 in vs 74.1 in)
- Height: Jeep Cherokee is 0.5 in taller (66.3 in vs 66.8 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageJeep Cherokee — Jeep Cherokee is shorter by 3.3 in Check garage fit for GMC Terrain · garage fit for Jeep Cherokee
- Narrower for tight parkingGMC Terrain — GMC Terrain is narrower by 1.3 in
- More ground clearanceJeep Cherokee — Jeep Cherokee has 0.3 in more clearance
Dimension comparison
| Spec | GMC Terrain | Jeep Cherokee | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 185.3 in | 182.0 in | 3.3 in |
| Width | 72.8 in | 74.1 in | 1.3 in |
| Height | 66.3 in | 66.8 in | 0.5 in |
| Wheelbase | 112.5 in | 106.3 in | 6.2 in |
| Ground clearance | 6.9 in | 7.3 in | 0.3 in |
| Curb weight | 3,951 lb | 3,959 lb | 8 lb |
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