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Jeep Cherokee Specs

Since 1974 the Cherokee has grown 4.3″ in length and gained 425 lb.

NHTSA vPIC · Transport Canada · 6 generations · 1974–2027 · Updated Nov 3, 2026
Quick answer

The 2027 Jeep Cherokee is 188.2″ long, 74.8″ wide and 67.3″ tall on a 113″ wheelbase, and weighs 4,295 lb. At 15.7 ft it fits a standard garage and leaves 2.3 ft spare in an 18-foot street space.

Every Jeep Cherokee generation, measured

The biggest change came in 2026: the new car was 6.3″ longer and 355 lb heavier than the 2014–2025 one.

FIG.01·Jeep Cherokee dimensions by generation
GenerationLengthWidthHeightWheelbaseCurb weight
1974–1978183.9″75.6″65.4″109.1″3,869 lb
1979183.5″77.2″67.3″108.7″3,803 lb
1988–1996165.4″70.5″63.4″101.6″2,835 lb
1997–2001167.7″68.1″64.2″101.6″3,164 lb
2014–2025181.9″73.2″66.5″106.3″3,940 lb
2026–2027188.2″74.8″67.3″113″4,295 lb
ROWS 6·SOURCE NHTSA vPIC / Transport Canada

Cherokee year by year

FIG.02·Jeep Cherokee dimensions by model year
Model yearLengthWidthWheelbaseCurb weightBody styles
2027188.2″74.8″113″4,295 lb1
2026188.2″74.8″113″4,295 lb1
2025181.5″73.2″106.3″3,867 lb4
2024181.5″73.2″106.3″3,867 lb4
2023181.5″73.2″106.3″3,867 lb4
2022181.5″73.2″106.3″3,867 lb4
2021181.5″73.2″106.3″3,867 lb4
2020181.5″73.2″106.3″3,867 lb4
2019181.5″73.2″106.3″3,867 lb4
2018181.9″73.2″106.3″3,812 lb2
2017181.9″73.2″106.3″3,812 lb2
2016181.9″73.2″106.3″3,812 lb2
2015181.9″73.2″106.3″3,812 lb2
2014181.9″73.2″106.3″3,940 lb2
2001167.7″69.3″101.6″3,327 lb2
2000166.1″69.3″101.6″3,338 lb2
1999166.1″69.3″101.6″3,080 lb8
1998166.1″69.3″101.6″3,097 lb8
1997167.7″68.1″101.6″3,161 lb8
1996165.4″70.5″101.6″2,996 lb4
1995165.4″70.5″101.6″2,903 lb4
1994165.4″70.5″101.6″2,989 lb4
1993165.4″70.5″101.6″2,943 lb4
1992165.4″70.5″101.6″3,080 lb5
1991165.4″70.5″101.6″2,974 lb5
1990165.4″70.5″101.6″2,967 lb5
1989165.4″70.1″101.6″3,012 lb4
1988165.4″70.5″101.6″2,870 lb4
1979183.5″77.2″108.7″3,803 lb2
1978183.5″75.6″108.7″3,933 lb2
1977183.5″75.6″108.7″3,918 lb1
1976183.5″75.6″108.7″3,918 lb1
1974183.9″75.6″109.1″3,869 lb1
ROWS 33·SOURCE Transport Canada vehicle specifications

Cherokee on the used market

In 2,691 Cherokee listings we have collected since June 2026, the 2014–2025 car is the most common: 2,148 of them (80%), at an average asking price of $10,518. The current 2026–2027 car averages $38,487. ForCar visitors have decoded 307 Cherokee VINs; the most checked model years are 2019, 2026 and 2016.

FIG.05·Jeep Cherokee generations on the used market
GenerationListingsShareAverage asking priceAverage mileage
2026–2027161%$38,48720 mi
2014–20252,14880%$10,518114,165 mi
1997–200131912%$5,776193,798 mi
1988–19961285%$5,705184,725 mi
Other years803%$3,932170,962 mi
ROWS 5·SOURCE ForCar, US used-car listings collected since June 2026

Will a Cherokee fit

FIG.02·Jeep Cherokee — will it fit
SpaceTypical sizeThis carVerdict
Single garage20 ft deep15.7 ftFits, with room to open the door
Street parking space18 ft15.7 ftFits comfortably
Standard parking bay width8.5 ft wide6.2 ftRoom to open doors both sides
ROWS 3·SOURCE ForCar, computed from vehicle dimensions

Against cars of the same length

Among the 1,087 cars within 10″ of its length, the Cherokee is heavier than 80%.

FIG.03·Jeep Cherokee against similar-sized cars
MeasureThis carTypical of 1,087 cars within 10″ of its lengthDifference
Width74.8″72.8″+2.0″
Wheelbase113″109.4″+3.6″
Curb weight4,295 lb3,792 lb+503 lb
ROWS 3·SOURCE ForCar, computed across vehicles of similar length

Cherokee against its rivals

Next to the Nissan Pathfinder, the Cherokee is the shortest and the lightest of the two.

FIG.04·Jeep Cherokee against its rivals
ModelModel yearLengthWidthCurb weight
Jeep Cherokee (this car)2027188.2″74.8″4,295 lb
Nissan Pathfinder2026197.2″78″4,537 lb
ROWS 2·SOURCE NHTSA vPIC / Transport Canada; rivals: same EPA class and body, most searched
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Frequently asked questions

Is the 2027 Cherokee bigger than the 2026?

No. The 2027 and 2026 Cherokee are the same size and weight.

Which is bigger, the Cherokee or the Nissan Pathfinder?

The 2026 Nissan Pathfinder is 9.0″ longer and 242 lb heavier than the 2027 Cherokee.

How much does a used Cherokee cost?

In our listings collected since June 2026, the average asking price runs from $5,705 for the 1988–1996 car to $38,487 for the 2026–2027 one, across 2,691 listings.

Dimensions from NHTSA vPIC and Transport Canada vehicle records, manufacturer-declared for 33 Cherokee model years, 1974 to 2027. Metric values converted to inches and pounds; generation boundaries are estimated from changes in size (how we measure). Last updated Nov 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by , founder of ForCar.
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