Volkswagen Atlas vs Jeep Grand Cherokee Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2019 catalog dimensions. Volkswagen Atlas · Jeep Grand Cherokee
- Length198.3 in
- Height70.0 in
- Wheelbase117.3 in
- Curb weight4,222 lb – 4,502 lb
- Width78.3 in
- Jeep Grand Cherokee width76.5 in – 77.1 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Jeep Grand Cherokee is 8.0 in shorter (198.3 in vs 190.3 in)
- Width: Jeep Grand Cherokee is 1.5 in narrower (78.3 in vs 76.8 in)
- Height: Volkswagen Atlas is 1.6 in taller (70.0 in vs 68.4 in)
- Wheelbase: Volkswagen Atlas has a 2.5 in longer wheelbase (117.3 in vs 114.8 in)
- Curb weight: Jeep Grand Cherokee is 576 lb heavier (4,362 lb vs 4,938 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Jeep Grand Cherokee is 576 lb heavier (4,362 lb vs 4,938 lb)
- Length: Jeep Grand Cherokee is 8.0 in shorter (198.3 in vs 190.3 in)
- Height: Volkswagen Atlas is 1.6 in taller (70.0 in vs 68.4 in)
- Wheelbase: Volkswagen Atlas has a 2.5 in longer wheelbase (117.3 in vs 114.8 in)
- Width: Jeep Grand Cherokee is 1.5 in narrower (78.3 in vs 76.8 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageJeep Grand Cherokee — Jeep Grand Cherokee is shorter by 8.0 in Check garage fit for Volkswagen Atlas · garage fit for Jeep Grand Cherokee
- Narrower for tight parkingJeep Grand Cherokee — Jeep Grand Cherokee is narrower by 1.5 in
- Smaller exterior footprintJeep Grand Cherokee — Based on length × width (Jeep Grand Cherokee)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Volkswagen Atlas | Jeep Grand Cherokee | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 198.3 in | 190.3 in | 8.0 in |
| Width | 78.3 in | 76.8 in | 1.5 in |
| Height | 70.0 in | 68.4 in | 1.6 in |
| Wheelbase | 117.3 in | 114.8 in | 2.5 in |
| Ground clearance | — | 7.6 in | — |
| Curb weight | 4,362 lb | 4,938 lb | 576 lb |
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