Jeep Liberty vs Jeep Cherokee Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2009 vs 2022 catalog dimensions. Jeep Liberty · Jeep Cherokee
- Length176.9 in
- Height70.1 in – 71.7 in
- Wheelbase106.1 in
- Ground clearance7.8 in – 9.0 in
- Curb weight3,985 lb – 4,278 lb
- Width72.1 in
- Jeep Cherokee width73.2 in – 74.9 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Jeep Liberty is 6.1 in shorter (176.9 in vs 183.0 in)
- Width: Jeep Liberty is 2.0 in narrower (72.1 in vs 74.1 in)
- Height: Jeep Liberty is 4.2 in taller (70.9 in vs 66.8 in)
- Wheelbase: Jeep Cherokee has a 0.7 in longer wheelbase (106.1 in vs 106.8 in)
- Ground clearance: Jeep Cherokee has 0.3 in more ground clearance (8.4 in vs 8.7 in)
- Curb weight: Jeep Liberty is 212 lb heavier (4,132 lb vs 3,920 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Height: Jeep Liberty is 4.2 in taller (70.9 in vs 66.8 in)
- Curb weight: Jeep Liberty is 212 lb heavier (4,132 lb vs 3,920 lb)
- Ground clearance: Jeep Cherokee has 0.3 in more ground clearance (8.4 in vs 8.7 in)
- Length: Jeep Liberty is 6.1 in shorter (176.9 in vs 183.0 in)
- Width: Jeep Liberty is 2.0 in narrower (72.1 in vs 74.1 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageJeep Liberty — Jeep Liberty is shorter by 6.1 in Check garage fit for Jeep Liberty · garage fit for Jeep Cherokee
- Narrower for tight parkingJeep Liberty — Jeep Liberty is narrower by 2.0 in
- More ground clearanceJeep Cherokee — Jeep Cherokee has 0.3 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintJeep Liberty — Based on length × width (Jeep Liberty)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Jeep Liberty | Jeep Cherokee | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 176.9 in | 183.0 in | 6.1 in |
| Width | 72.1 in | 74.1 in | 2.0 in |
| Height | 70.9 in | 66.8 in | 4.2 in |
| Wheelbase | 106.1 in | 106.8 in | 0.7 in |
| Ground clearance | 8.4 in | 8.7 in | 0.3 in |
| Curb weight | 4,132 lb | 3,920 lb | 212 lb |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range.
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