Jeep Cherokee vs Jeep Grand Cherokee Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 1999 catalog dimensions. Jeep Cherokee · Jeep Grand Cherokee
- Length165.4 in – 167.5 in
- Height63.8 in – 66.7 in
- Wheelbase101.4 in
- Curb weight2,928 lb – 3,181 lb
- Width69.4 in – 70.5 in
- Jeep Grand Cherokee width72.3 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Jeep Cherokee is 15.1 in shorter (166.4 in vs 181.5 in)
- Width: Jeep Cherokee is 2.3 in narrower (70.0 in vs 72.3 in)
- Height: Jeep Grand Cherokee is 4.2 in taller (65.3 in vs 69.4 in)
- Wheelbase: Jeep Grand Cherokee has a 4.5 in longer wheelbase (101.4 in vs 105.9 in)
- Curb weight: Jeep Grand Cherokee is 951 lb heavier (3,055 lb vs 4,005 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Jeep Grand Cherokee is 951 lb heavier (3,055 lb vs 4,005 lb)
- Length: Jeep Cherokee is 15.1 in shorter (166.4 in vs 181.5 in)
- Height: Jeep Grand Cherokee is 4.2 in taller (65.3 in vs 69.4 in)
- Wheelbase: Jeep Grand Cherokee has a 4.5 in longer wheelbase (101.4 in vs 105.9 in)
- Width: Jeep Cherokee is 2.3 in narrower (70.0 in vs 72.3 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageJeep Cherokee — Jeep Cherokee is shorter by 15.1 in Check garage fit for Jeep Cherokee · garage fit for Jeep Grand Cherokee
- Narrower for tight parkingJeep Cherokee — Jeep Cherokee is narrower by 2.3 in
- Smaller exterior footprintJeep Cherokee — Based on length × width (Jeep Cherokee)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Jeep Cherokee | Jeep Grand Cherokee | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 166.4 in | 181.5 in | 15.1 in |
| Width | 70.0 in | 72.3 in | 2.3 in |
| Height | 65.3 in | 69.4 in | 4.2 in |
| Wheelbase | 101.4 in | 105.9 in | 4.5 in |
| Curb weight | 3,055 lb | 4,005 lb | 951 lb |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range (e.g. length 165.4 in – 167.5 in).
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