Comparison - Jeep Cherokee Trailhawk 2018 - vs - Jeep Wrangler Unlimited 2016

General

Other Names:

Also called:

Jeep Liberty

Also called:

Jeep J8,Jeep TJL-J8

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Make: 
Average Price: 
30,995
Updated: 
29 Jan 2018
32,572
Updated: 
30 Nov 2016
Car Type: 
SUV
SUV
Drive Type: 
Four Wheel Drive
Four Wheel Drive
Year: 
2018
2016
Total Seating: 
5
5
Transmission: 
9-speed Shiftable Automatic
6-speed Manual
Bluetooth: 
yes
no
Heated seats: 
yes
yes
Navigation: 
yes
no
Doors: 
5
5
Fuel Tank Capacity: 
15.80gals
22.50gals
Exterior Colors: 
Color: 
Billet Metallic Clear Coat
#5C6467
DB Black Pearl Coat
#000000
Deep Cherry Red Crystal Pearl Coat
#660B0A
Granite Metallic Clear Coat
#484848
Light Brownstone Pearl Coat
#A99F93
White Knuckle Clear Coat
#FFFFFF
Color: 
Billet Silver Metallic Clear Coat
#A4A4A4
Black Clear Coat
#101010
Bright White Clear Coat
#DADADA
Firecracker Red Clear Coat
#B31E04
Granite Crystal Metallic Clear Coat
#656565
Hydro Blue Pearl Coat
#00399F
Hypergreen Clear Coat
#BFCF49
Mojave Sand Clear Coat
#7D786C
Rhino Clear Coat
#1A1D25
Tank Clear Coat
#232421

Expert Reviews

Expert reviews: 

The 2018 Jeep Cherokee’s weak base engine power, below-average cargo volume, and low predicted reliability rating contribute to its place in the bottom half of our rankings. However, it does have some positives, such as a comfortable ride and admirable off-road abilities.

Pros
Comfortable, upscale cabin
Easy-to-use infotainment system
Remarkable off-road capabilities in this price range

Cons
Less cargo space than most compact SUVs
Underpowered base engine
Below-average fuel economy
Low predicted reliability rating

By: 
usnews.com

The 2018 Jeep Cherokee performs its crossover chores as asked, but loves the off-road tasks more.

Pros
Lovely cabin trim
Very good front seats
Trailhawk off-road skills
Lots of active-safety options
Good infotainment

Cons
Styling alternates from odd to derivative
Fuel economy is just okay
9-speed’s occasional hiccups
Interior space arrangement

By: 
thecarconnection.com

Go with the Trailhawk if your budget allows. While it's more expensive than most of the other Cherokee trim levels, its exclusive feature set makes the most of the Cherokee's off-road abilities, and that's the main reason to buy a Cherokee instead of another crossover in the first place.

PROS
Available V6 engine provides smooth and assertive power
Absorbent suspension smooths out rough surfaces
Capable and user-friendly 8.4-inch touchscreen on many models
Trailhawk offers unique off-road capability for a small crossover

CONS
Less cargo capacity than other small crossovers
Sluggish acceleration with four-cylinder engine

By: 
edmunds.com

Fuel

Fuel Type: 
Flexible
Regular Unleaded
Fuel Economy City USA: 
19.00mpg
16.00mpg
Fuel Economy HWY: 
25.00mpg
21.00mpg
Engine type: 
Petrol/Gas
Petrol/Gas

Engine and Performance

Valves: 
16
24
Cylinders: 
4
Inline
6
V
Engine Size/Displacement: 
2.40L
3.60L
Torque: 
171ft-lbs
at 4 600rpm
260ft-lbs
at 4 800rpm
Horsepower: 
184hp
at 6 400rpm
285hp
at 6 400rpm
Cam Type: 
Single overhead cam (SOHC)
Double overhead cam (DOHC)
Turning Circle: 
38.10Feet
40.80Feet

Convenience

Cruise Control: 
yes
yes
Door Pockets: 
yes
yes
Cupholders: 
yes
yes
Overhead console: 
yes
no
Seatback Storage: 
yes
yes
Power Steering: 
yes
yes
Parking sensors: 
yes
no
Steering Wheel Tilt: 
yes
yes
Telescopic steering wheel: 
yes
no
Rear View Camera: 
yes
no
Front view Camera: 
no
no
Side view Camera: 
no
no
On steering wheel: 
Audio and cruise controls on steering wheel
Audio and cruise controls on steering wheel
More in Convenience: 
Keyless Ignition
Turn Signal In Mirrors
Electric Power Steering
Roadside Assistance
Stolen Vehicle Tracking/Assistance
Emergency Service

Exterior Dimensions

Length: 
182.00in
184.90in
Width: 
74.90in
73.70in
Height: 
67.80in
72.60in
Ground Clearance: 
8.70in
9.70in
Front Track: 
62.00in
62.00in
Rear Track: 
62.00in
62.00in
Wheel Base: 
107.00in
116.00in

Interior Dimensions

Front Head Room: 
39.40
41.30
Rear Head Room: 
38.50
40.40
Front Leg Room: 
41.10in
41.00in
Rear leg room: 
40.30in
37.20in
Front Hip Room: 
53.80in
55.60in
Front Shoulder Room: 
57.60in
55.80in
Rear Hip Room: 
49.90in
56.70in
Rear Shoulder room: 
55.10in
56.80in

Weights and capacites

Cargo Capacity: 
54.90cu.ft
70.60cu.ft
Maximum Towing Capacity un-break: 
2000lbs
3500lbs
Cargo Capacity with Seats in Place: 
24.60cu.ft
31.50cu.ft
Angle of Approach: 
29.90degrees
41.70degrees
Angle of Departure: 
32.20degrees
32.10degrees
Curb Weight: 
4028.00lbs
4269.00lbs

Instruments

External Temperature Display: 
yes
yes
Clock: 
yes
yes
Trip computer: 
yes
no
Techometer: 
yes
yes
Compass: 
yes
yes

Power Features

Power windows: 
yes
yes
Remote Keyless doors: 
yes
yes
More Power Features: 
2 one-touch power windows
Heated mirrors
Hands-free entry
2 one-touch power windows

Seats

Rear Seat Collapsible: 
yes
yes
Front Seats Features: 
8 -way power driver seat
6-Way Manual Passenger Seat Adjustment
Bucket front seats
Height adjustable passenger seat
Height adjustable driver seat
Leather/Cloth
Fold Flat Passenger Seat
Driver seat with power adjustable lumbar support
Height adjustable driver seat
Bucket front seats
Cloth
Rear Seats Features: 
Folding center armrest
Rear ventilation ducts
Split-folding rear seatback
Reclining rear seats
Split-folding rear seatback

Suspension

Front Suspension: 
Front stabilizer bar
Front stabilizer bar
Rear Suspension: 
Rear stabilizer bar
rear stabilizer bar
Suspension Info: 
Four-wheel independent suspension

Comfort

Interior air Filtration: 
yes
no
Climate Control: 
yes
no
More Comfort Features: 
Leather Steering Wheel
Dual illuminating vanity mirrors
Electrochromatic inside rearview mirror
Leather steering wheel
Dual vanity mirrors
Cargo floor mats
Air conditioning

Entertainment

DVD player: 
no
no
AM/FM Radio: 
yes
yes
Satellite radio: 
yes
yes
Video monitor: 
no
no
More Entertainment: 
12 Months Of Provided Satellite Radio Service
Memory Card Slot
Auxiliary Audio Input And USB With External Media Control
USB Connection
6 Total Speakers
12 Months of provided satellite radio service
Auxiliary audio input
8 total speakers

Exterior Features

Sunroof: 
yes
no
Rear defogger: 
yes
no
More in Glass and Roof: 
Intermittent rear wiper
Privacy glass
Variable intermittent wipers
Rear power liftgate door
Removable soft top
Variable intermittent wipers
Privacy glass
Alloy Wheels: 
yes
yes
Wheel size: 
17 X 7.5 In
18 x 7.5
Wheels more: 
Fullsize Non-Matching Spare Tire
All Terrain Tires
Inside Mounted Spare Tire
Painted alloy wheels
Fullsize matching spare tire
Outside rear mounted spare tire
All terrain tires
Wheel Dimensions: 
Width: 
245.00millimeters
Aspect Ratio: 
65
Diameter: 
R17
Width: 
255.00millimeters
Aspect Ratio: 
70
Diameter: 
R18

Safety Features

ABS: 
yes
yes
Front head airbags: 
yes
yes
Rear head airbags: 
yes
no
Dual front side-mounted airbags: 
yes
no
Emergency braking assist: 
yes
yes
Traction control: 
yes
yes
Child seat anchors: 
yes
yes
Front brakes: 
Ventilated front disc brakes
Front ventilated disc brakes
Stability control: 
yes
yes
Rear brakes: 
Solid rear disc brakes
rear ventilated disc brakes
Rear door child safety locks: 
yes
yes
Daytime running lights: 
yes
no
Engine immobilizer: 
yes
yes
Front fog lights: 
yes
yes
Dusk sensing headlamps: 
yes
yes
Auto delay off headlamps: 
yes
no
Front headrests: 
yes
yes
Rear headrests: 
yes
yes
Tire pressure monitoring: 
yes
yes
More Safety Features: 
Turn signal mirrors
Passenger airbag occupant sensing deactivation
Xenon high intensity discharge headlamp
4-Wheel ABS
Post-collision safety system
Rear Center 3-Point Belt
Rear Height Adjustable Headrests
Blind-Spot Warning Accident Avoidance System
2 Front Headrests
3 Rear Headrests
Supplemental Front Seat Side Airbags
Passenger airbag occupant sensing deactivation

Options

Packages: 
Quick Order Package 27e
Comfort/Convenience Group
Technology Group
Cold Weather Group
Quick Order Package 25e
Quick Order Package 23e
Quick Order Package 27l
Quick Order Package 25l
Quick Order Package 23l
Trailer Tow Group
Max Tow Package
Dual Top Group
Quick Order Package 24G
MOPAR Chrome Edition Group
MOPAR Premium Chrome Group
Trailer Tow Group
Smoker's Group
Exterior Options: 
Power Front/Fixed Rear Full Sunroof
Front License Plate Bracket
Mopar Rock Rails
17" X 7.5" Black Painted Aluminum Wheels
Premium Black Sunrider Soft Top
18" x 7.5" 7-Spoke Polished Aluminum Wheels
3-Piece Black Hard Top
Body Color 3-Piece Hard Top
Interior Options: 
Uconnect 3C NAV
9 Amplified Speakers W/Subwoofer
Uconnect 430N CD/DVD/MP3/HDD/NAV
Leather Trimmed Bucket Seats
Freedom Top Hard Top Headliner
Alpine 9 Speaker w/All Weather Subwoofer
Air Conditioning w/Automatic Temperature Control
Uconnect 730N CD/DVD/MP3/HDD/NAV
MOPAR Premium Sound and Leather
MOPAR Slush Mats
Heated Front Seats

Colors

Interior Colors: 
Color: 
Black, leather
#3A3A3A
Black, premium leather
#323232
Black/Light Frost Beige, leather
#8F887B
Black/Light Frost Beige, premium leather
#736C5F
Indigo Blue/Brown, leather
#474A54
Indigo Blue/Brown, premium leather
#63544A
Color: 
Black, cloth
#202020
Black, leather
#191919
Black/Dark Olive, leather
#1D1D1D
Black/Dark Saddle, cloth
#7F644F
Black/Dark Saddle, leather
#886D58