Jeep Cherokee vs Toyota Highlander Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2020 catalog dimensions. Jeep Cherokee · Toyota Highlander
- Length182.0 in
- Height65.7 in – 67.8 in
- Wheelbase106.5 in – 107.1 in
- Ground clearance8.2 in – 8.7 in
- Curb weight3,590 lb – 4,250 lb
- Width73.2 in – 74.9 in
- Toyota Highlander width76.0 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Jeep Cherokee is 12.9 in shorter (182.0 in vs 194.9 in)
- Width: Jeep Cherokee is 1.9 in narrower (74.1 in vs 76.0 in)
- Height: Toyota Highlander is 1.3 in taller (66.8 in vs 68.1 in)
- Wheelbase: Toyota Highlander has a 5.4 in longer wheelbase (106.8 in vs 112.2 in)
- Ground clearance: Jeep Cherokee has 0.4 in more ground clearance (8.4 in vs 8.0 in)
- Curb weight: Toyota Highlander is 378 lb heavier (3,920 lb vs 4,298 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Toyota Highlander is 378 lb heavier (3,920 lb vs 4,298 lb)
- Length: Jeep Cherokee is 12.9 in shorter (182.0 in vs 194.9 in)
- Ground clearance: Jeep Cherokee has 0.4 in more ground clearance (8.4 in vs 8.0 in)
- Wheelbase: Toyota Highlander has a 5.4 in longer wheelbase (106.8 in vs 112.2 in)
- Width: Jeep Cherokee is 1.9 in narrower (74.1 in vs 76.0 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageJeep Cherokee — Jeep Cherokee is shorter by 12.9 in Check garage fit for Jeep Cherokee · garage fit for Toyota Highlander
- Narrower for tight parkingJeep Cherokee — Jeep Cherokee is narrower by 1.9 in
- More ground clearanceJeep Cherokee — Jeep Cherokee has 0.4 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 | 194.9 in | 12.9 in |
| Width | 74.1 in | 76.0 in | 1.9 in |
| Height | 66.8 in | 68.1 in | 1.3 in |
| Wheelbase | 106.8 in | 112.2 in | 5.4 in |
| Ground clearance | 8.4 in | 8.0 in | 0.4 in |
| Curb weight | 3,920 lb | 4,298 lb | 378 lb |
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