Toyota RAV4 vs Jeep Cherokee Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2017 catalog dimensions. Toyota RAV4 · Jeep Cherokee
- Length181.1 in
- Height65.5 in
- Wheelbase104.7 in
- Ground clearance6.3 in
- Curb weight3,455 lb – 3,630 lb
- Width72.6 in
- Jeep Cherokee width73.2 in – 74.9 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Toyota RAV4 is 0.9 in shorter (181.1 in vs 182.0 in)
- Width: Toyota RAV4 is 1.5 in narrower (72.6 in vs 74.1 in)
- Height: Jeep Cherokee is 1.3 in taller (65.5 in vs 66.8 in)
- Wheelbase: Jeep Cherokee has a 2.0 in longer wheelbase (104.7 in vs 106.7 in)
- Ground clearance: Jeep Cherokee has 1.0 in more ground clearance (6.3 in vs 7.3 in)
- Curb weight: Jeep Cherokee is 308 lb heavier (3,543 lb vs 3,851 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Ground clearance: Jeep Cherokee has 1.0 in more ground clearance (6.3 in vs 7.3 in)
- Curb weight: Jeep Cherokee is 308 lb heavier (3,543 lb vs 3,851 lb)
- Width: Toyota RAV4 is 1.5 in narrower (72.6 in vs 74.1 in)
- Height: Jeep Cherokee is 1.3 in taller (65.5 in vs 66.8 in)
- Wheelbase: Jeep Cherokee has a 2.0 in longer wheelbase (104.7 in vs 106.7 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageToyota RAV4 — Toyota RAV4 is shorter by 0.9 in Check garage fit for Toyota RAV4 · garage fit for Jeep Cherokee
- Narrower for tight parkingToyota RAV4 — Toyota RAV4 is narrower by 1.5 in
- More ground clearanceJeep Cherokee — Jeep Cherokee has 1.0 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintToyota RAV4 — Based on length × width (Toyota RAV4)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Toyota RAV4 | Jeep Cherokee | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 181.1 in | 182.0 in | 0.9 in |
| Width | 72.6 in | 74.1 in | 1.5 in |
| Height | 65.5 in | 66.8 in | 1.3 in |
| Wheelbase | 104.7 in | 106.7 in | 2.0 in |
| Ground clearance | 6.3 in | 7.3 in | 1.0 in |
| Curb weight | 3,543 lb | 3,851 lb | 308 lb |
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