Jeep Cherokee vs Toyota Highlander Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2016 catalog dimensions. Jeep Cherokee · Toyota Highlander
- 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
- Toyota Highlander width75.8 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Jeep Cherokee is 9.1 in shorter (182.0 in vs 191.1 in)
- Width: Jeep Cherokee is 1.7 in narrower (74.1 in vs 75.8 in)
- Height: Toyota Highlander is 1.3 in taller (66.8 in vs 68.1 in)
- Wheelbase: Toyota Highlander has a 3.1 in longer wheelbase (106.7 in vs 109.8 in)
- Ground clearance: Toyota Highlander has 0.8 in more ground clearance (7.3 in vs 8.0 in)
- Curb weight: Toyota Highlander is 480 lb heavier (3,842 lb vs 4,321 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Toyota Highlander is 480 lb heavier (3,842 lb vs 4,321 lb)
- Ground clearance: Toyota Highlander has 0.8 in more ground clearance (7.3 in vs 8.0 in)
- Length: Jeep Cherokee is 9.1 in shorter (182.0 in vs 191.1 in)
- Wheelbase: Toyota Highlander has a 3.1 in longer wheelbase (106.7 in vs 109.8 in)
- Width: Jeep Cherokee is 1.7 in narrower (74.1 in vs 75.8 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageJeep Cherokee — Jeep Cherokee is shorter by 9.1 in Check garage fit for Jeep Cherokee · garage fit for Toyota Highlander
- Narrower for tight parkingJeep Cherokee — Jeep Cherokee is narrower by 1.7 in
- More ground clearanceToyota Highlander — Toyota Highlander has 0.8 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintJeep Cherokee — Based on length × width (Jeep Cherokee)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Jeep Cherokee | Toyota Highlander | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 182.0 in | 191.1 in | 9.1 in |
| Width | 74.1 in | 75.8 in | 1.7 in |
| Height | 66.8 in | 68.1 in | 1.3 in |
| Wheelbase | 106.7 in | 109.8 in | 3.1 in |
| Ground clearance | 7.3 in | 8.0 in | 0.8 in |
| Curb weight | 3,842 lb | 4,321 lb | 480 lb |
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