Jeep Cherokee Dimensions

The earliest Jeep Cherokee came out in the early 1970s and continues to be used today. As the years went by, the specifications of the SUV has changed.

Dimensions of the Jeep Cherokee SJ (1974-83)

The wheelbase is 108.7 in (2760 mm) and the length is 186.4 in (or 4730 mm). The height of the SJ is 66.4 in (equivalent to 1690 mm). The width is 74.8 in (1900 mm) and the curb weight is 4,514 lbs (2048 kg).

The engine consists of either the V8 or the AMC I6. Fitted with the 401 cu in (6.6 L) AMC V8, the SJ can reach speeds of 161 km/h (100 mph). Other engine choices were available. This included the 258 cu in (4.2 L) inline six-cylinder, the four-barrel 360 or the 360 cu in (5.9 L) V8.

Dimensions of the Jeep Cherokee XJ (1984-2001)

The length of the 1987-1990 model is 165.3 in (4199 mm); for the 1991-93 model, 168.8 in (4288 mm); for the 1994-96 variants, 166.9 in (4239 mm) and for the 1997-2001 types, 167.5 in (4255 mm). The width is 70.5 in (1791 mm) for the 1987-1993 types. For the 1994-96 models, it is 67.7 in (1720 mm); for the 1997-99 models, it is 67.9 in (1725 mm) and the 2000-01 variants, 69.4 in (1763 mm).

The height is 63.9 in (1623 mm) for the 1994-99 2WD. It is 64.0 in (1626 mm) for the 1994-2001 4WD and for the 2000-01 2WD, it is 63.8 in (1621 mm).

Dimensions of the Jeep Cherokee ZJ / WJ (1993-present)

The Jeep Cherokee ZJ’s wheelbase is 105.9 in (2690 mm). The length is 176.7 in (4488 mm) for the 1993-95 models. The length of the 1996-98 model is 177.2 in (4500 mm).

The width of the 1996-98 model is 69.2 in (1758 mm); for the 1993-95 2WD, it is 69.3 in (1760 mm). For the 1993-95 4WD, it is 70.7 in (1795 mm). The height of the ZJ is 64.9 in (1648 mm) and the curb weight is 1450 kg.

The WJ has a wheelbase measuring 105.9 in (2690 mm). The length is 181.5 in (4610 mm) for the 1999-2000 models. For the 2001-03 types, it is 181.6 in (4613 mm). For the 2004 models, it is 181.3 in (4605 mm). The width is 72.6 in (1844 mm) for the 2001-03 models and the height is 70.3 in (1786 mm) for the 2003 models.

Dimensions of the Jeep Cherokee Liberty (2002-present)

The Cherokee comes in two variants, the KJ and the KK. The 2005-07 models are 174.7 in (4437 mm) long. The 2002-04 models measure 174.2 in (4425 mm). The width of the 2002-04 model is 71.1 in (1806 mm). The 2005-07 KJ is 71.8 in (1824 mm) wide. The height is 73.2 in (1860 mm). The engine is either the 2.4 L PowerTech I4 or the 3.7 L PowerTech V6.

The wheelbase is 106.1 in (2695 mm) and the width is 72.4 in (1840 mm). It is 176.9 in (4493 mm) long and has a height of 74.9 in (equal to 1902 mm).

The dimensions of the Jeep Cherokee’s latest models are aimed at giving it a more suitable appearance for the off road. New features like modified axle shafts have been added.