2023 Jeep Cherokee vs. 2024 Toyota RAV4 Review

Picture of the 2023 Jeep Cherokee

2023 Jeep
Cherokee

MSRP*: $37,695 to $41,295
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Picture of the 2024 Toyota RAV4

2024 Toyota
RAV4

MSRP*: $28,675 to $38,380
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MPG - City 20 - 21 MPG 25 - 27 MPG
MPG - Hwy 26 - 29 MPG 28 - 35 MPG
Seating Capacity 5 seats 5 seats
Cargo Space 54.7 ft3 69.7 - 69.8 ft3
Engine
  • 180-hp, 2.4-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 270-hp, 2.0-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 203-hp, 2.5-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
Transmission Automatic Automatic
Drivetrain Four Wheel Drive All Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive
Horsepower 180 - 270 hp 203 hp
Towing Capacity 2,000 lbs 1,500 - 3,500 lbs
Exterior Length 182.9 - 183.1 in 180.9 - 181.5 in
Exterior Width 73.2 - 74.9 in 73.0 - 73.4 in
Leg Room Front 41.1 in
Rear 40.3 in
Front 41.0 in
Rear 37.8 in
Head Room Front 39.4 in
Rear 38.5 in
Front 37.7 - 39.5 in
Rear 39.5 in

*MSRP and Invoice prices displayed are for educational purposes only, do not reflect the actual selling price of a particular vehicle, and do not include applicable gas taxes or destination charges.

Comparison Review

Comfort
The Jeep Cherokee offers a bit more room for passengers in the back seat than the Toyota RAV4. The Jeep Cherokee will be popular with taller drivers and passengers in the front seat, due to its greater front head- and legroom than the Toyota RAV4.

Convenience
The Toyota RAV4 requires fewer stops at the gas station than the Jeep Cherokee, making it more convenient to drive.

Cost
There are a lot of factors to consider when calculating the overall cost of a vehicle. The main consideration is Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP). The Jeep Cherokee is somewhat more expensive than the Toyota RAV4.

Dimensions
The Jeep Cherokee is about the same width as the Toyota RAV4. When looking at overall length, the Jeep Cherokee takes up about the same amount of space in your garage as the Toyota RAV4.

Handling
The Jeep Cherokee has the same turning radius as the Toyota RAV4, so they both maneuver the same in and out of tight spots.

Performance
When considering towing capacity, the Jeep Cherokee is clearly the choice over the Toyota RAV4 for pulling heavy loads. The Jeep Cherokee has a little less horsepower than the Toyota RAV4.

Powertrain
With its lower torque engine, the Jeep Cherokee doesn't do as good a job transmitting power to its wheels as the Toyota RAV4.

Utility
In terms of seating, you'll be able to fit about the same number of people in both the Jeep Cherokee and the Toyota RAV4. The Jeep Cherokee has significantly less cargo capacity than the Toyota RAV4.