
The Jeep Cherokee is a compact crossover SUV that competes against top sellers like the Honda CR-V and Toyota RAV4, as well as other strong rivals like the Subaru Forester, Ford Escape, and Hyundai Santa Fe.
Among its competitors, the Subaru Forester is the most capable off the beaten path; it has an X-mode button that adjusts the traction control parameters and turns on hill descent control to get through the rough stuff.
It’s also comfortable and roomy.
The Toyota RAV4 is smartly laid out and offers a hybrid model with frugal fuel economy.
The Honda CR-V has the smartest packaging in the class, making it the pragmatic pick.
The Ford Escape is sportier, but its cabin design isn’t as spacious as the best in class.
The Hyundai Santa Fe Sport appeals as refined and economical.
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Quick Specs | |||||
The 2019 Jeep Cherokee appeals for its adventurous side, but it isn’t as roomy as rivals. |
The 2019 Ford Escape works well as a crossover SUV, but has the ride and handling of a smartly tuned hatchback. |
The 2019 Honda CR-V rewards owners with fantastic utility and great safety scores. |
The 2019 Hyundai Santa Fe is a convincing crossover SUV with room for families and cargo. |
The 2019 Subaru Forester is a well thought-out crossover SUV with exceptional space, a great ride, and standard AWD without a fuel-economy penalty. |
With a dollop of refinement, the 2019 Toyota RAV4 would be a solid home run. |
MSRP From | |||||
$25,045 | $24,105 | $24,450 | $25,750 | $24,295 | $25,650 |
Gas Mileage | |||||
18 MPG City / 31 MPG Hwy | 21 MPG City / 30 MPG Hwy | 25 MPG City / 34 MPG Hwy | 17 MPG City / 29 MPG Hwy | 26 MPG City / 33 MPG Hwy | 25 MPG City / 38 MPG Hwy |
Engine | |||||
Regular Unleaded I-4 | Regular Unleaded I-4 | Regular Unleaded I-4 | Regular Unleaded I-4 | Regular Unleaded H-4 | Regular Unleaded I-4 |
EPA Class | |||||
Small SUV 2WD | Small SUV 2WD | Small SUV 2WD | Small SUV 4WD | Small SUV 4WD | Small SUV 2WD |
Style Name | |||||
Latitude FWD | S FWD | LX 2WD | SE 2.4L Automatic AWD | 2.5i | LE FWD (GS) |
Drivetrain | |||||
Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
Passenger Capacity | |||||
5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
Passenger Doors | |||||
N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Body Style | |||||
Sport Utility | Sport Utility | Sport Utility | Sport Utility | Sport Utility | Sport Utility |
Transmission | |||||
Automatic w/OD | Automatic w/OD | CVT w/OD | Automatic w/OD | CVT w/OD | Automatic w/OD |
Detailed Spec Comparison | |||||
2019 Jeep Cherokee vs. 2019 Ford Escape | 2019 Jeep Cherokee vs. 2019 Honda CR-V | 2019 Jeep Cherokee vs. 2019 Hyundai Santa Fe | 2019 Jeep Cherokee vs. 2019 Subaru Forester | 2019 Jeep Cherokee vs. 2019 Toyota RAV4 |