Jeep Grand Cherokee vs Jeep Cherokee Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2016 catalog dimensions. Jeep Grand Cherokee · Jeep Cherokee
- Length189.8 in
- Height69.3 in
- Wheelbase114.8 in
- Ground clearance6.6 in – 8.6 in
- Curb weight4,545 lb – 4,984 lb
- Width76.5 in
- Jeep Cherokee width73.2 in – 74.9 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Jeep Cherokee is 7.8 in shorter (189.8 in vs 182.0 in)
- Width: Jeep Cherokee is 2.4 in narrower (76.5 in vs 74.1 in)
- Height: Jeep Grand Cherokee is 2.5 in taller (69.3 in vs 66.8 in)
- Wheelbase: Jeep Grand Cherokee has a 8.1 in longer wheelbase (114.8 in vs 106.7 in)
- Ground clearance: Jeep Grand Cherokee has 0.3 in more ground clearance (7.6 in vs 7.3 in)
- Curb weight: Jeep Grand Cherokee is 923 lb heavier (4,765 lb vs 3,842 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Jeep Grand Cherokee is 923 lb heavier (4,765 lb vs 3,842 lb)
- Wheelbase: Jeep Grand Cherokee has a 8.1 in longer wheelbase (114.8 in vs 106.7 in)
- Ground clearance: Jeep Grand Cherokee has 0.3 in more ground clearance (7.6 in vs 7.3 in)
- Length: Jeep Cherokee is 7.8 in shorter (189.8 in vs 182.0 in)
- Height: Jeep Grand Cherokee is 2.5 in taller (69.3 in vs 66.8 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageJeep Cherokee — Jeep Cherokee is shorter by 7.8 in Check garage fit for Jeep Grand Cherokee · garage fit for Jeep Cherokee
- Narrower for tight parkingJeep Cherokee — Jeep Cherokee is narrower by 2.4 in
- More ground clearanceJeep Grand Cherokee — Jeep Grand Cherokee has 0.3 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintJeep Cherokee — Based on length × width (Jeep Cherokee)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Jeep Grand Cherokee | Jeep Cherokee | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 189.8 in | 182.0 in | 7.8 in |
| Width | 76.5 in | 74.1 in | 2.4 in |
| Height | 69.3 in | 66.8 in | 2.5 in |
| Wheelbase | 114.8 in | 106.7 in | 8.1 in |
| Ground clearance | 7.6 in | 7.3 in | 0.3 in |
| Curb weight | 4,765 lb | 3,842 lb | 923 lb |
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