The current Jeep Grand Cherokee is 193.3″ long, 77.6″ wide, on a 116.5″ wheelbase, weighing 4,720 lb. Since 1994 it has grown 9% in length and gained 33% in weight. At 16.1 feet it fits a standard garage and fits a street parking space.
Every Jeep Grand Cherokee generation, measured
One row per generation. Watch the weight column — that is where most of the change happens for the Jeep Grand Cherokee, 1,166 lb of it since 1994, and it is the number that decides fuel use, tyre wear and how far the car takes to stop.
| Generation | Length | Width | Height | Wheelbase | Curb weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1994–1998 | 176.8″ | 69.3″ | 65″ | 105.9″ | 3,554 lb |
| 1999–2004 | 181.5″ | 72.4″ | 69.3″ | 105.9″ | 3,915 lb |
| 2005–2010 | 186.6″ | 73.2″ | 67.7″ | 109.4″ | 4,553 lb |
| 2011–2021 | 189.8″ | 76.4″ | 69.3″ | 115″ | 4,632 lb |
| 2022–2026 | 193.3″ | 77.6″ | 70.9″ | 116.5″ | 4,720 lb |
From 1994 to today the Grand Cherokee gained 16.5″ of length (9%) and 1,166 lb of weight (33%). A modern compact often outweighs the mid-size car of a generation before.
Grand Cherokee year by year
Measured every model year, not just at generation changes — 33 years on record for the Jeep Grand Cherokee. Small moves inside a generation are facelifts; the jumps are the 5 new platforms below.
| Model year | Length | Width | Wheelbase | Curb weight | Body styles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 193.3″ | 77.6″ | 116.5″ | 4 | |
| 2025 | 193.3″ | 77.6″ | 116.5″ | 4 | |
| 2024 | 193.3″ | 77.6″ | 116.5″ | 4 | |
| 2023 | 193.3″ | 77.6″ | 116.5″ | 4 | |
| 2022 | 192.1″ | 77.2″ | 115.7″ | 5 | |
| 2021 | 190.2″ | 76.8″ | 115″ | 4 | |
| 2020 | 190.2″ | 76.8″ | 115″ | 4 | |
| 2019 | 190.2″ | 76.8″ | 115″ | 4 | |
| 2018 | 190.2″ | 76.8″ | 115″ | 4 | |
| 2017 | 190.2″ | 76.8″ | 115″ | 4 | |
| 2016 | 190.2″ | 76.8″ | 115″ | 4 | |
| 2015 | 190.2″ | 76.8″ | 115″ | 4 | |
| 2014 | 190.2″ | 76.8″ | 115″ | 4 | |
| 2013 | 190.2″ | 76.8″ | 115″ | 3 | |
| 2012 | 190.2″ | 76.8″ | 115″ | 3 | |
| 2011 | 189.8″ | 76.4″ | 115″ | 4 | |
| 2010 | 187.4″ | 73.2″ | 109.4″ | 3 | |
| 2009 | 187.4″ | 73.2″ | 109.4″ | 3 | |
| 2008 | 187.4″ | 73.2″ | 109.4″ | 3 | |
| 2007 | 187.4″ | 73.2″ | 109.4″ | 3 | |
| 2006 | 187.4″ | 73.2″ | 109.4″ | 3 | |
| 2005 | 186.6″ | 73.2″ | 109.4″ | 2 | |
| 2004 | 181.5″ | 72.8″ | 105.9″ | 3 | |
| 2003 | 181.5″ | 72.8″ | 105.9″ | 3 | |
| 2002 | 181.5″ | 72.8″ | 105.9″ | 3 | |
| 2001 | 181.5″ | 72.4″ | 105.9″ | 2 | |
| 2000 | 181.5″ | 72.4″ | 105.9″ | 2 | |
| 1999 | 181.5″ | 72.4″ | 105.9″ | 3 | |
| 1998 | 177.2″ | 70.9″ | 105.9″ | 5 | |
| 1997 | 177.2″ | 69.3″ | 105.9″ | 3 | |
| 1996 | 176.4″ | 69.3″ | 105.9″ | 3 | |
| 1995 | 176.8″ | 69.3″ | 105.9″ | 3 | |
| 1994 | 176.8″ | 69.3″ | 105.9″ | 3 |
Will a Grand Cherokee fit
The practical question behind every dimensions search, and for a 16.1-foot Jeep Grand Cherokee it has a straight answer. A single-car garage in the US is typically 20 feet deep and a street parking space about 18, so the Grand Cherokee clears the garage by 2.9 ft. We allow a foot of clearance in both — nobody parks to the millimetre.
| Space | Typical size | This car | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Single garage | 20 ft deep | 16.1 ft | Fits, with room to open the door |
| Street parking space | 18 ft | 16.1 ft | Fits comfortably |
| Standard parking bay width | 8.5 ft wide | 6.5 ft | Room to open doors both sides |
Against cars of the same length
Compared with 924 vehicles within ten inches of the same length — a fair proxy for «cars of this size», regardless of what the marketing calls them.
| Measure | This car | Typical car of this length | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Width | 77.6″ | 73.6″ | +4.0″ |
| Wheelbase | 116.5″ | 111.8″ | +4.7″ |
| Curb weight | 4,720 lb | 3,977 lb | 743 lb |
A longer wheelbase for the same overall length means shorter overhangs — usually more cabin space and a steadier ride. At 4,720 lb the Jeep Grand Cherokee is 743 lb heavier than typical for its size, which generally shows up as fuel economy and stopping distance.
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How we measure
Dimensions come from NHTSA vPIC and Transport Canada vehicle records — manufacturer-declared figures, held in metric and converted to inches and pounds for display, 33 measured model years for the Jeep Grand Cherokee between 1994 and 2026.
One row per generation, not per model year: manufacturers rarely change the body between facelifts, and the Jeep Grand Cherokee fits into 5 rows instead of 33. Where a generation offered several body styles, the figures are the base measurements for that generation of the Jeep Grand Cherokee.
Frequently asked questions
How long is a Jeep Grand Cherokee?
193.3″ (16′ 1″) in its current generation, 77.6″ wide and 70.9″ tall.
How much does a Jeep Grand Cherokee weigh?
4,720 lb at the kerb, which is 33% more than the first generation we hold from 1994.
Will a Grand Cherokee fit in a garage?
At 16.1 feet it fits a standard 20-foot single garage with room to spare. A street parking space of 18 feet is comfortable.
Has the Grand Cherokee got bigger over the years?
Yes — 16.5″ longer and 1,166 lb heavier since 1994, across 5 generations. Weight grew 33%, far faster than length.
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