Comparison: wheelbase Jeep Cherokee vs. competitors 2025
The wheelbase is the distance between the centres of the front and rear wheels It is the value that most determines the comfort of the front and rear seat occupants.SUVs like the Jeep Cherokee 2.2 MultiJet may have a longer wheelbase to improve stability and support their larger size and weight. However, a longer wheelbase can also make these vehicles more challenging to maneuver in tight spaces.With it’s
length of 4623 mm and
bootspace of 448 l,
the Jeep Cherokee has a wheelbase of 2700 mm. The longest wheelbase you can find amongst similar vehicles has Audi Q8 50 TDI (4M ), which is 295mm more than the Cherokee 2.2 MultiJet -
2995 mm.For illustration, the difference in length between the Jeep and the Audi is 363mm. On the other hand, the shortest wheelbase in the "medium SUV" category belongs to Kia Retona 2.0 TD , which is 2360 mm - that makes it 340mm shorter than the Jeep in question.
Jeep Cherokee - How has the wheelbase changed over the generations?
Jeep Cherokee generationsGeneration year | Wheelbase |
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Cherokee, Model year 2014 (KL) | 2700 mm |
Cherokee, Model year 2018 (KL (1. Facelift)) | 2700 mm |
Cherokee, Model year 2008 (KK) | 2694 mm |
Cherokee, Model year 2001 (KJ) | 2649 mm |
Cherokee, Model year 2004 (KJ (1. Facelift)) | 2649 mm |
Cherokee, Model year 1988 (ZJ/XJ) | 2576 mm |
Cherokee, Model year 1997 (J/XJ (1. Facelift)) | 2576 mm |
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Cherokee, Model year 2014 (KL)
2700 mm
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Cherokee, Model year 2018 ) (KL (1. Facelift)
2700 mm
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Cherokee, Model year 2008 (KK)
2694 mm
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Cherokee, Model year 2001 (KJ)
2649 mm
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Cherokee, Model year 2004 ) (KJ (1. Facelift)
2649 mm
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Cherokee, Model year 1988 (ZJ/XJ)
2576 mm
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Cherokee, Model year 1997 ) (J/XJ (1. Facelift)
2576 mm
The difference in wheelbase between first generation (ZJ/XJ) from 1988 and last generation (KL (1. Facelift)) from 2018 is 12.4cm mm.
The wheelbase of the current generation of Cherokee is 2700 mm.
The wheelbase compared to other Jeep models
Wheelbase: Cherokee vs. other models by JeepVariant name | Wheelbase |
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Wrangler Unlimited | 3008 mm |
Grand Cherokee | 2964 mm |
Compass | 2636 mm |
Renegade | 2570 mm |
Avenger Elektro | 2562 mm |
Avenger Verbrenner | 2557 mm |
How does the wheelbase of the Jeep Cherokee compare to it's nearest competitors?
Wheelbase: Jeep Cherokee vs. similar carsCar model | Wheelbase |
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Audi Q8 2018 | 2995 mm |
Mercedes-Benz GLC 2015 | 2873 mm |
ALPINA XD4 2021 | 2864 mm |
Ford Edge 2016 | 2848 mm |
SsangYong Rexton 2003 | 2820 mm |
BMW X5 2000 | 2820 mm |
ALPINA XD3 2013 | 2810 mm |
Hyundai ix55 2009 | 2805 mm |
Hyundai Grand Santa Fe 2013 | 2800 mm |
Cadillac XT4 2020 | 2779 mm |
Volvo XC60 2008 | 2774 mm |
Dodge Nitro 2007 | 2763 mm |
Land Rover Range Rover Sport 2005 | 2745 mm |
SsangYong Kyron 2005 | 2740 mm |
DS Automobiles DS 7 2022 | 2738 mm |
Citroen C5 Aircross 2022 | 2730 mm |
Volvo XC40 2022 | 2702 mm |
Jeep Cherokee 2018 | 2700 mm |
Infiniti QX30 2016 | 2700 mm |
Ford Kuga 2008 | 2690 mm |
Renault Koleos 2008 | 2690 mm |
Jaguar E-Pace 2018 | 2681 mm |
Citroen C-Crosser 2007 | 2670 mm |
Peugeot 4008 2012 | 2670 mm |
SEAT Ateca 2020 | 2630 mm |
Skoda Karoq 2017 | 2630 mm |
Hyundai Tucson 2004 | 2630 mm |
Hyundai Santa Fe 2001 | 2620 mm |
Land Rover Freelander 1998 | 2557 mm |
KIA Retona 1999 | 2360 mm |
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