Jeep Grand Cherokee vs Jeep Cherokee Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 1999 catalog dimensions. Jeep Grand Cherokee · Jeep Cherokee
- Length181.5 in
- Height69.4 in
- Wheelbase105.9 in
- Curb weight3,880 lb – 4,130 lb
- Width72.3 in
- Jeep Cherokee width69.4 in – 70.5 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Jeep Cherokee is 15.1 in shorter (181.5 in vs 166.4 in)
- Width: Jeep Cherokee is 2.3 in narrower (72.3 in vs 70.0 in)
- Height: Jeep Grand Cherokee is 4.2 in taller (69.4 in vs 65.3 in)
- Wheelbase: Jeep Grand Cherokee has a 4.5 in longer wheelbase (105.9 in vs 101.4 in)
- Curb weight: Jeep Grand Cherokee is 951 lb heavier (4,005 lb vs 3,055 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Jeep Grand Cherokee is 951 lb heavier (4,005 lb vs 3,055 lb)
- Length: Jeep Cherokee is 15.1 in shorter (181.5 in vs 166.4 in)
- Height: Jeep Grand Cherokee is 4.2 in taller (69.4 in vs 65.3 in)
- Wheelbase: Jeep Grand Cherokee has a 4.5 in longer wheelbase (105.9 in vs 101.4 in)
- Width: Jeep Cherokee is 2.3 in narrower (72.3 in vs 70.0 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageJeep Cherokee — Jeep Cherokee is shorter by 15.1 in Check garage fit for Jeep Grand Cherokee · garage fit for Jeep Cherokee
- Narrower for tight parkingJeep Cherokee — Jeep Cherokee is narrower by 2.3 in
- Smaller exterior footprintJeep Cherokee — Based on length × width (Jeep Cherokee)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Jeep Grand Cherokee | Jeep Cherokee | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 181.5 in | 166.4 in | 15.1 in |
| Width | 72.3 in | 70.0 in | 2.3 in |
| Height | 69.4 in | 65.3 in | 4.2 in |
| Wheelbase | 105.9 in | 101.4 in | 4.5 in |
| Curb weight | 4,005 lb | 3,055 lb | 951 lb |
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