

Model Year | 2014 | 2009 | |
Model | Jeep Cherokee | Ford Explorer | |
Engine | 3.2L V6 DOHC-4v 271 hp@6500 239 lb-ft@4400 |
4.6L V8 OHC-3v 292 hp@5750 300 lb-ft@3950 |
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Transmission | 9-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD w/low range | 4WD w/low range | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 113.7 in | -7.4 in |
Length | 182.0 in | 193.4 in | -11.4 in |
Width | 73.2 in | 73.7 in | -0.5 in |
Height | 65.7 in | 72.8 in | -7.1 in |
Curb Weight | 4106 lb. | 4706 lb. | -600 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 15.9 gal. | 22.5 gal. | -6.6 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.4 in | 39.8 in | -0.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.6 in | 59.0 in | -1.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.8 in | 55.4 in | -1.6 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.1 in | 42.4 in | -1.3 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.5 in | 38.7 in | -0.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.1 in | 58.9 in | -3.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 49.9 in | 55.5 in | -5.6 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 40.3 in | 36.9 in | 3.4 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 37.4 in | -37.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 53.1 in | -53.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 45.3 in | -45.3 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 34.9 in | -34.9 in |
Total Legroom | 81.4 in (over 2 rows) | 114.2 in (over 3 rows) | -32.8 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 24.8 ft3 | 13.6 ft3 | 11.2 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 24.8 | 43.9 ft3 | -19.1 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 54.9 ft3 | 83.7 ft3 | -28.8 ft3 |
2014 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 2014 Jeep Cherokee.
2009 Ford Explorer Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr SUV 210-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD w/low range |
the front seat has plenty of leg room and seats hug you see full Ford Explorer review |