Jeep Cherokee vs Chevrolet Equinox Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2016 catalog dimensions. Jeep Cherokee · Chevrolet Equinox
- Length182.0 in
- Height65.7 in – 67.8 in
- Wheelbase106.3 in – 107.0 in
- Ground clearance5.7 in – 8.8 in
- Curb weight3,655 lb – 4,028 lb
- Width73.2 in – 74.9 in
- Chevrolet Equinox width72.5 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Jeep Cherokee is 5.8 in shorter (182.0 in vs 187.8 in)
- Width: Chevrolet Equinox is 1.6 in narrower (74.1 in vs 72.5 in)
- Height: Jeep Cherokee is 0.5 in taller (66.8 in vs 66.3 in)
- Wheelbase: Chevrolet Equinox has a 5.8 in longer wheelbase (106.7 in vs 112.5 in)
- Ground clearance: Jeep Cherokee has 0.3 in more ground clearance (7.3 in vs 6.9 in)
- Curb weight: Chevrolet Equinox is 44 lb heavier (3,842 lb vs 3,886 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Wheelbase: Chevrolet Equinox has a 5.8 in longer wheelbase (106.7 in vs 112.5 in)
- Ground clearance: Jeep Cherokee has 0.3 in more ground clearance (7.3 in vs 6.9 in)
- Length: Jeep Cherokee is 5.8 in shorter (182.0 in vs 187.8 in)
- Width: Chevrolet Equinox is 1.6 in narrower (74.1 in vs 72.5 in)
- Curb weight: Chevrolet Equinox is 44 lb heavier (3,842 lb vs 3,886 lb)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageJeep Cherokee — Jeep Cherokee is shorter by 5.8 in Check garage fit for Jeep Cherokee · garage fit for Chevrolet Equinox
- 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 | Jeep Cherokee | Chevrolet Equinox | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 182.0 in | 187.8 in | 5.8 in |
| Width | 74.1 in | 72.5 in | 1.6 in |
| Height | 66.8 in | 66.3 in | 0.5 in |
| Wheelbase | 106.7 in | 112.5 in | 5.8 in |
| Ground clearance | 7.3 in | 6.9 in | 0.3 in |
| Curb weight | 3,842 lb | 3,886 lb | 44 lb |
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