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Spec height1 62.8 in 2
1 67.9 in Spec height1
 + 5.12 in
1 + 0.31 in
+ 7.68 in 2 175.2 in Spec length
1 167.5 in Spec length
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Jeep Cherokee SUV 1997 - 2001
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Side View Car Size ComparisonJeep Cherokee (XJ) SUV 1997 vs. Subaru Forester (SF) SUV 1997


Dimensions & Specifications | Jeep Cherokee (XJ) SUV 1997 is 7.68 in shorter and 5.12 in higher compared to Subaru Forester (SF) SUV 1997. It has 0.3 in more ground clearance.

Compact
Size class
Compact
167.5 in
Length
175.2 in
+7.7
71.6 in
+3.3
Width2
68.3 in
-- in
Width incl. mirrors
-- in
67.9 in
+5.1
Height1
62.8 in
101.4 in
+2
Wheelbase
99.4 in
7.8 in
+0.3
Ground clearance3
7.5 in
3183.5 lbs
+5%
Weight4,6
3042.4 lbs
5
Seats max.
5
-- cu ft
Cargo volume EU4
14.4 cu ft
-- cu ft
Cargo volume max. EU4,5
54 cu ft
34.0 cu ft
Cargo volume US4
-- cu ft
-- cu ft
Cargo volume max. US4,5
-- cu ft
Standard
Segment
Standard
€ --
Price EU7
€ 20293
$ 19475
Price US7
$ --
1. Maximum height | 2. Width with folded mirrors when available | 3. Max. ground clearance | 4. Most common power unit. Possible deviation of standards. | 5. With all rear seats folded down | 6. Curb weight | 7. For illustration purpose only. Starting MSRP (Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price).
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