Jeep Grand Cherokee vs Jeep Cherokee Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2022 catalog dimensions. Jeep Grand Cherokee · Jeep Cherokee
- Length193.5 in
- Height70.8 in – 70.9 in
- Wheelbase116.7 in
- Ground clearance8.4 in – 11.3 in
- Curb weight4,238 lb – 4,784 lb
- Width77.5 in
- Jeep Cherokee width73.2 in – 74.9 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Jeep Cherokee is 10.5 in shorter (193.5 in vs 183.0 in)
- Width: Jeep Cherokee is 3.4 in narrower (77.5 in vs 74.1 in)
- Height: Jeep Grand Cherokee is 4.1 in taller (70.8 in vs 66.8 in)
- Wheelbase: Jeep Grand Cherokee has a 9.9 in longer wheelbase (116.7 in vs 106.8 in)
- Ground clearance: Jeep Grand Cherokee has 1.2 in more ground clearance (9.9 in vs 8.7 in)
- Curb weight: Jeep Grand Cherokee is 591 lb heavier (4,511 lb vs 3,920 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Jeep Grand Cherokee is 591 lb heavier (4,511 lb vs 3,920 lb)
- Ground clearance: Jeep Grand Cherokee has 1.2 in more ground clearance (9.9 in vs 8.7 in)
- Wheelbase: Jeep Grand Cherokee has a 9.9 in longer wheelbase (116.7 in vs 106.8 in)
- Height: Jeep Grand Cherokee is 4.1 in taller (70.8 in vs 66.8 in)
- Length: Jeep Cherokee is 10.5 in shorter (193.5 in vs 183.0 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageJeep Cherokee — Jeep Cherokee is shorter by 10.5 in Check garage fit for Jeep Grand Cherokee · garage fit for Jeep Cherokee
- Narrower for tight parkingJeep Cherokee — Jeep Cherokee is narrower by 3.4 in
- More ground clearanceJeep Grand Cherokee — Jeep Grand Cherokee has 1.2 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintJeep Cherokee — Based on length × width (Jeep Cherokee)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Jeep Grand Cherokee | Jeep Cherokee | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 193.5 in | 183.0 in | 10.5 in |
| Width | 77.5 in | 74.1 in | 3.4 in |
| Height | 70.8 in | 66.8 in | 4.1 in |
| Wheelbase | 116.7 in | 106.8 in | 9.9 in |
| Ground clearance | 9.9 in | 8.7 in | 1.2 in |
| Curb weight | 4,511 lb | 3,920 lb | 591 lb |
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