Jeep Cherokee vs Kia Niro Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2017 catalog dimensions. Jeep Cherokee · Kia Niro
- 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 – 4,046 lb
- Width73.2 in – 74.9 in
- Kia Niro width71.1 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Kia Niro is 10.5 in shorter (182.0 in vs 171.5 in)
- Width: Kia Niro is 3.0 in narrower (74.1 in vs 71.1 in)
- Height: Jeep Cherokee is 6.4 in taller (66.8 in vs 60.4 in)
- Wheelbase: Jeep Cherokee has a 0.4 in longer wheelbase (106.7 in vs 106.3 in)
- Ground clearance: Jeep Cherokee has 1.0 in more ground clearance (7.3 in vs 6.3 in)
- Curb weight: Jeep Cherokee is 661 lb heavier (3,851 lb vs 3,190 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Jeep Cherokee is 661 lb heavier (3,851 lb vs 3,190 lb)
- Ground clearance: Jeep Cherokee has 1.0 in more ground clearance (7.3 in vs 6.3 in)
- Height: Jeep Cherokee is 6.4 in taller (66.8 in vs 60.4 in)
- Length: Kia Niro is 10.5 in shorter (182.0 in vs 171.5 in)
- Width: Kia Niro is 3.0 in narrower (74.1 in vs 71.1 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageKia Niro — Kia Niro is shorter by 10.5 in Check garage fit for Jeep Cherokee · garage fit for Kia Niro
- Narrower for tight parkingKia Niro — Kia Niro is narrower by 3.0 in
- More ground clearanceJeep Cherokee — Jeep Cherokee has 1.0 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintKia Niro — Based on length × width (Kia Niro)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Jeep Cherokee | Kia Niro | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 182.0 in | 171.5 in | 10.5 in |
| Width | 74.1 in | 71.1 in | 3.0 in |
| Height | 66.8 in | 60.4 in | 6.4 in |
| Wheelbase | 106.7 in | 106.3 in | 0.4 in |
| Ground clearance | 7.3 in | 6.3 in | 1.0 in |
| Curb weight | 3,851 lb | 3,190 lb | 661 lb |
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