Jeep Cherokee vs Jeep Wrangler Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2001 catalog dimensions. Jeep Cherokee · Jeep Wrangler
- Length167.5 in
- Height63.8 in – 66.8 in
- Wheelbase101.4 in
- Curb weight2,928 lb – 3,386 lb
- Width69.4 in
- Jeep Wrangler width66.7 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Jeep Wrangler is 15.5 in shorter (167.5 in vs 152.0 in)
- Width: Jeep Wrangler is 2.7 in narrower (69.4 in vs 66.7 in)
- Height: Jeep Wrangler is 5.6 in taller (65.3 in vs 70.9 in)
- Wheelbase: Jeep Cherokee has a 8.0 in longer wheelbase (101.4 in vs 93.4 in)
- Curb weight: Jeep Wrangler is 47 lb heavier (3,157 lb vs 3,204 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Length: Jeep Wrangler is 15.5 in shorter (167.5 in vs 152.0 in)
- Wheelbase: Jeep Cherokee has a 8.0 in longer wheelbase (101.4 in vs 93.4 in)
- Height: Jeep Wrangler is 5.6 in taller (65.3 in vs 70.9 in)
- Width: Jeep Wrangler is 2.7 in narrower (69.4 in vs 66.7 in)
- Curb weight: Jeep Wrangler is 47 lb heavier (3,157 lb vs 3,204 lb)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageJeep Wrangler — Jeep Wrangler is shorter by 15.5 in Check garage fit for Jeep Cherokee · garage fit for Jeep Wrangler
- Narrower for tight parkingJeep Wrangler — Jeep Wrangler is narrower by 2.7 in
- Smaller exterior footprintJeep Wrangler — Based on length × width (Jeep Wrangler)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Jeep Cherokee | Jeep Wrangler | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 167.5 in | 152.0 in | 15.5 in |
| Width | 69.4 in | 66.7 in | 2.7 in |
| Height | 65.3 in | 70.9 in | 5.6 in |
| Wheelbase | 101.4 in | 93.4 in | 8.0 in |
| Curb weight | 3,157 lb | 3,204 lb | 47 lb |
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