

Model Year | 2015 | 2011 | |
Model | Jeep Cherokee | Dodge Durango | |
Engine | 3.2L V6 DOHC-4v 271 hp@6500 239 lb-ft@4400 |
5.7L V8 OHV-2v 360 hp@5150 390 lb-ft@4250 |
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Transmission | 9-speed shiftable automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD w/low range | AWD w/low range | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 119.8 in | -13.5 in |
Length | 182.0 in | 199.8 in | -17.8 in |
Width | 73.2 in | 75.8 in | -2.6 in |
Height | 65.7 in | 70.9 in | -5.2 in |
Curb Weight | 4106 lb. | 5330 lb. | -1224 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 15.9 gal. | 24.6 gal. | -8.7 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.4 in | 39.9 in | -0.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.6 in | 58.5 in | -0.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.8 in | 57.0 in | -3.2 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.1 in | 40.3 in | 0.8 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.5 in | 39.8 in | -1.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.1 in | 58.3 in | -3.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 49.9 in | 56.0 in | -6.1 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 40.3 in | 38.6 in | 1.7 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 37.8 in | -37.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 50.4 in | -50.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 42.8 in | -42.8 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 31.5 in | -31.5 in |
Total Legroom | 81.4 in (over 2 rows) | 110.4 in (over 3 rows) | -29 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 24.8 ft3 | 17.2 ft3 | 7.6 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 24.8 | 47.7 ft3 | -22.9 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 54.9 ft3 | 84.5 ft3 | -29.6 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.
2011 Dodge Durango Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 4dr SUV 290-horsepower 3.6L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
There was very little bolstering on the sides of the seat bottoms. I was not able to find a comfortable seating position in the Durango see full Dodge Durango review |