2021 Honda CR-V vs 2021 Jeep Cherokee

2021 Honda CR-V

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2021 Jeep Cherokee

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EX 2WD

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
CR-V EX 2WD	28	34	$26,126	$27,860
CR-V EX AWD	27	32	$27,530	$29,360
CR-V EX-L 2WD	28	34	$28,550	$30,450
CR-V EX-L AWD	27	32	$29,954	$31,950
CR-V LX 2WD	28	34	$24,168	$25,350
CR-V LX AWD	27	32	$25,596	$26,850
CR-V Touring 2WD	28	34	$31,025	$33,650
CR-V Touring AWD	27	32	$32,406	$35,150
CR-V Hybrid EX AWD	N/A	N/A	$28,653	$30,560
CR-V Hybrid EX-L AWD	N/A	N/A	$31,077	$33,150
CR-V Hybrid Touring AWD	N/A	N/A	$33,511	$36,350

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80th Anniversary 4x4

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Cherokee 80th Anniversary 4x4	19	27	$31,426	$32,095
Cherokee 80th Anniversary FWD	20	29	$30,001	$30,595
Cherokee Altitude 4x4	21	29	$29,982	$30,575
Cherokee Altitude FWD	22	31	$28,557	$29,075
Cherokee Freedom 4x4	21	29	$28,066	$28,260
Cherokee Freedom FWD	22	31	$26,626	$26,760
Cherokee High Altitude 4x4	21	29	$35,135	$36,000
Cherokee High Altitude FWD	23	31	$33,710	$34,500
Cherokee Latitude 4x4	21	29	$28,066	$28,260
Cherokee Latitude FWD	22	31	$26,626	$26,760
Cherokee Latitude Lux 4x4	19	27	$31,426	$32,095
Cherokee Latitude Lux FWD	20	29	$30,001	$30,595
Cherokee Latitude Plus 4x4	21	29	$29,982	$30,575
Cherokee Latitude Plus FWD	22	31	$28,557	$29,075
Cherokee Limited 4x4	19	27	$35,135	$36,000
Cherokee Limited FWD	20	29	$33,710	$34,500
Cherokee Trailhawk 4x4	18	24	$34,945	$35,800

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$26,126

$31,426

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$27,860

$32,095

Monthly Payment Estimate

$464 / month

$535 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

6.5

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5.7

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TCC’s Bottom Line

The 2021 Honda CR-V wins hundreds of thousands of wallets each year and it’s no surprise: it’s spacious, comfortable, efficient, and quiet.

The 2021 Jeep Cherokee prioritizes off-road capability beyond all else.

TCC Likes

Hybrid powertrain
Rides well
Maxed-out interior room

Excessive off-road talent
Refined turbo-4
Better looks than before

TCC Dislikes

Not dull, not exciting
Teensy base infotainment screen
All-weather, not off-road

Pricey compared to class
Poor gas mileage
No hybrid

Fuel Economy

City

28 mpg

19 mpg

Highway

34 mpg

27 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Small SUV 2WD

Small SUV 4WD

Interior Dimensions

Passenger Volume (ft³)

102.9

128

Second Shoulder Room (in)

55.6

55.1

Front Leg Room (in)

41.3

41.1

Front Hip Room (in)

55.1

53.8

Passenger Capacity

Second Leg Room (in)

40.4

40.3

Front Head Room (in)

37.9

Second Hip Room (in)

49.5

49.9

Front Shoulder Room (in)

57.9

57.6

Second Head Room (in)

39.1

38.5

Exterior Dimensions

Height, Overall (in)

66.1

66.2

Track Width, Rear (in)

63.7

63.1

Wheelbase (in)

104.8

106.6

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

73.2

Track Width, Front (in)

62.7

Length, Overall (in)

182.1

182

Liftover Height (in)

30.9

Cargo Area Dimensions

Cargo Volume to Seat 3 (ft³)

39.2

25.8

Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (ft³)

39.2

25.8

Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (ft³)

75.8

54.7

Cargo Box (Area) Height (in)

30.7

Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings (in)

36.1

Cargo Area Width @ Beltline (in)

41.4

Brakes

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

10.2

12.6

Brake Type

4-Wheel Disc

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

11.1

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

15.8

Steering

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

37.4

37.7

Tires

Spare Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Size

P235/60HR18

P235/50TR19

Rear Tire Order Code

TLA

Front Tire Size

P235/60HR18

P235/50TR19

Spare Tire Size

Compact

Front Tire Order Code

TLA

Trailering

Maximum Trailering Capacity (lbs)

1500

2000

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

150

200

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

150

200

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

1500

2000

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

1500

2000

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

3398

3960

Wheels

Rear Wheel Size (in)

18 X 7.5

19 X 7.5

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

Front Wheel Size (in)

18 X 7.5

19 X 7.5

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Compact

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Electrical

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

410

700

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

160

Engine

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

190 @ 5600

271 @ 6500

Engine Type

Intercooled Turbo Regular Unleaded I-4

Regular Unleaded V-6

Fuel System

Gasoline Direct Injection

Sequential MPI

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

179 @ 2000

239 @ 4400

Engine Order Code

EHK

Displacement

1.5 L/91

3.2 L/198

Mileage

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

Transmission

Reverse Ratio (:1)

1.86

3.81

Trans Order Code

DFH

Drivetrain

Front Wheel Drive

Four Wheel Drive

Trans Description Cont.

CVT w/OD

Automatic w/OD

First Gear Ratio (:1)

2.65 - 0.41

4.71

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

5.64

3.25

Trans Type

Trans Description Cont. Again

Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)

0.70

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

1.91

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.00

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

2.84

Eighth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.58

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.38

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.81

Summary

Vehicle Name

Honda CR-V

Jeep Cherokee

Body Style

Sport Utility

Suspension

Suspension Type - Rear

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Front

Strut

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

Strut

Emissions

EPA Greenhouse Gas Score

Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year

5.9

8.1

Crash Test Ratings

Overall Rating

Overall Frontal Barrier Crash Rating

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Driver

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Passenger

Overall Side Crash Rating

Side Barrier Rating

Side Barrier Rating Driver

Side Barrier Rating Passenger Rear Seat

Side Pole Rating Driver Front Seat

Combined Side Rating Front Seat

Combined Side Rating Rear Seat

Rollover Rating

2021 Honda CR-V

2020 CR-V is nearly sold out
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Finance: 0% APR + cash (2020)

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2021 Jeep Cherokee

2021 Cherokee in generous supply
Lease: From $259 for 36 months
Rebates: Up to $5,750 off
Finance: From 0% APR for 84 months

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