Jeep Grand Cherokee vs Dodge Durango Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2002 catalog dimensions. Jeep Grand Cherokee · Dodge Durango
- Length181.5 in
- Height69.4 in
- Wheelbase105.9 in
- Ground clearance9.3 in
- Curb weight3,783 lb – 4,364 lb
- Width72.3 in
- Dodge Durango width71.6 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Jeep Grand Cherokee is 12.0 in shorter (181.5 in vs 193.5 in)
- Width: Dodge Durango is 0.7 in narrower (72.3 in vs 71.6 in)
- Height: Dodge Durango is 1.8 in taller (69.4 in vs 71.3 in)
- Wheelbase: Dodge Durango has a 10.2 in longer wheelbase (105.9 in vs 116.1 in)
- Ground clearance: Jeep Grand Cherokee has 0.6 in more ground clearance (9.3 in vs 8.7 in)
- Curb weight: Dodge Durango is 616 lb heavier (4,074 lb vs 4,689 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Dodge Durango is 616 lb heavier (4,074 lb vs 4,689 lb)
- Wheelbase: Dodge Durango has a 10.2 in longer wheelbase (105.9 in vs 116.1 in)
- Ground clearance: Jeep Grand Cherokee has 0.6 in more ground clearance (9.3 in vs 8.7 in)
- Length: Jeep Grand Cherokee is 12.0 in shorter (181.5 in vs 193.5 in)
- Height: Dodge Durango is 1.8 in taller (69.4 in vs 71.3 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageJeep Grand Cherokee — Jeep Grand Cherokee is shorter by 12.0 in Check garage fit for Jeep Grand Cherokee · garage fit for Dodge Durango
- Narrower for tight parkingDodge Durango — Dodge Durango is narrower by 0.7 in
- More ground clearanceJeep Grand Cherokee — Jeep Grand Cherokee has 0.6 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintJeep Grand Cherokee — Based on length × width (Jeep Grand Cherokee)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Jeep Grand Cherokee | Dodge Durango | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 181.5 in | 193.5 in | 12.0 in |
| Width | 72.3 in | 71.6 in | 0.7 in |
| Height | 69.4 in | 71.3 in | 1.8 in |
| Wheelbase | 105.9 in | 116.1 in | 10.2 in |
| Ground clearance | 9.3 in | 8.7 in | 0.6 in |
| Curb weight | 4,074 lb | 4,689 lb | 616 lb |
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