Jeep Wrangler vs Jeep Cherokee Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2021 catalog dimensions. Jeep Wrangler · Jeep Cherokee
- Length166.8 in
- Height73.6 in
- Wheelbase96.8 in
- Ground clearance9.7 in – 10.8 in
- Curb weight3,948 lb – 4,222 lb
- Width73.8 in
- Jeep Cherokee width73.2 in – 74.9 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Jeep Wrangler is 15.2 in shorter (166.8 in vs 182.0 in)
- Width: Jeep Wrangler is 0.3 in narrower (73.8 in vs 74.1 in)
- Height: Jeep Wrangler is 6.8 in taller (73.6 in vs 66.8 in)
- Wheelbase: Jeep Cherokee has a 10.0 in longer wheelbase (96.8 in vs 106.8 in)
- Ground clearance: Jeep Wrangler has 1.6 in more ground clearance (10.3 in vs 8.7 in)
- Curb weight: Jeep Wrangler is 165 lb heavier (4,085 lb vs 3,920 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Ground clearance: Jeep Wrangler has 1.6 in more ground clearance (10.3 in vs 8.7 in)
- Height: Jeep Wrangler is 6.8 in taller (73.6 in vs 66.8 in)
- Wheelbase: Jeep Cherokee has a 10.0 in longer wheelbase (96.8 in vs 106.8 in)
- Length: Jeep Wrangler is 15.2 in shorter (166.8 in vs 182.0 in)
- Curb weight: Jeep Wrangler is 165 lb heavier (4,085 lb vs 3,920 lb)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageJeep Wrangler — Jeep Wrangler is shorter by 15.2 in Check garage fit for Jeep Wrangler · garage fit for Jeep Cherokee
- Narrower for tight parkingJeep Wrangler — Jeep Wrangler is narrower by 0.3 in
- More ground clearanceJeep Wrangler — Jeep Wrangler has 1.6 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintJeep Wrangler — Based on length × width (Jeep Wrangler)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Jeep Wrangler | Jeep Cherokee | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 166.8 in | 182.0 in | 15.2 in |
| Width | 73.8 in | 74.1 in | 0.3 in |
| Height | 73.6 in | 66.8 in | 6.8 in |
| Wheelbase | 96.8 in | 106.8 in | 10.0 in |
| Ground clearance | 10.3 in | 8.7 in | 1.6 in |
| Curb weight | 4,085 lb | 3,920 lb | 165 lb |
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