Model Year | 2015 | 2023 | |
Model | Jeep Cherokee | Volkswagen Jetta | |
Engine | 3.2L V6 DOHC-4v 271 hp@6500 239 lb-ft@4400 |
turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 228 hp@5000 258 lb-ft@1500 |
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Transmission | 9-speed shiftable automatic | 7-speed automated manual | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 105.7 in | 0.6 in |
Length | 182.0 in | 186.5 in | -4.5 in |
Width | 73.2 in | 70.8 in | 2.4 in |
Height | 65.7 in | 57.7 in | 8 in |
Curb Weight | 3811 lb. | 3355 lb. | 456 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 15.9 gal. | 13.2 gal. | 2.7 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.4 in | 38.5 in | 0.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.6 in | 55.9 in | 1.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.8 in | 53.0 in | 0.8 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.1 in | 41.1 in | 0 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.5 in | 37.2 in | 1.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.1 in | 54.0 in | 1.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 49.9 in | 51.4 in | -1.5 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 40.3 in | 37.4 in | 2.9 in |
Total Legroom | 81.4 in (over 2 rows) | 78.5 in (over 2 rows) | 2.9 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 24.8 ft3 | 14.1 ft3 | 10.7 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 54.9 ft3 | 14.1 ft3 | 40.8 ft3 |
2015 Jeep Cherokee Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Comment | |
2014 | The GMC Terrain and Subaru Forester have roomy rear seats, but no vents to keep people back there cool. The Ford Escape has rear air vents, but a much less roomy rear seat. The Jeep Cherokee has a roomy, comfortably high rear seat AND rear air vents. see full Jeep Cherokee review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2015 Jeep Cherokee.
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2023 Volkswagen Jetta.