2016 Jeep Cherokee - Specs
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Dimensions and capacities are in inches unless otherwise
specified.
| Engine
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2.4-Liter MultiAir
Tigershark I-4 |
3.2-Liter Pentastar V-6 |
| Availability |
Standard - Sport, Latitude, Limited and Trailhawk |
Optional - Sport, Latitude, Limited and Trailhawk |
| Construction |
Aluminum block, aluminum cylinder head |
Die cast aluminum block, aluminum alloy heads |
| Type and Description |
Inline four-cylinder, 16-valve MultiAir with multiport fuel injection |
60-degree V-type, liquid-cooled |
| Displacement (cu. in.) |
144 |
197.7 |
| Bore x Stroke |
3.46 X 3.82 |
3.58 x 3.27 |
| Horsepower (hp @ rpm) |
184 @ 6,400 |
271 @ 6,500 |
| Torque ( lb.-ft. @ rpm) |
171 @ 4,600 |
239 @ 4,400 |
| Compression ratio |
10:1 |
10.7:1 |
| Valve System |
SOHC, four valves per cylinder
(16 total) |
Chain-driven, DOHC, 24 valves, with hydraulic roller finger followers |
| Fuel Injection |
Sequential, multiport, electronic, returnless |
Sequential, multiport, electronic, returnless |
| Max. Engine Speed (rpm) |
6,500 (electronically limited) |
6,500 (electronically limited) |
| Fuel Requirement |
Unleaded regular, 87 octane |
Regular unleaded, 87 octane |
| Oil Capacity (quarts) |
5.5 |
6.0 |
| Coolant Capacity (quarts) |
7.1 |
9.7 |
| Emission Controls |
Single catalytic converter, heated wide band lambda sensor upstream and mid-catalyst heated oxygen sensor |
Two mini-oxidation three-way catalytic converters; four heated oxygen sensors; and internal engine features |
| Partial zero-emissions vehicle in CARB states |
Engine Stop/start technology |
| Fuel tank capacity (gallons) |
15.9 |
15.9 |
EPA Fuel Economy (city/hwy/combined)
(mpg) |
2WD |
22 / 31 / 25 |
21 / 29 / 24 |
| Jeep Active Drive I |
21 / 28 / 24 |
20 / 28 / 23 |
| Jeep Active Drive II |
21 / 27 / 23 |
19 / 26 / 22 |
| Jeep Active Drive Lock |
19 / 25 / 22 |
19 / 26 / 22 |
| Transmission (:1) |
9-Speed Automatic |
| Availability |
Standard on all models |
| Description |
Planetary gear train, transverse layout |
| 1st |
4.71 |
| 2nd |
2.84 |
| 3rd |
1.91 |
| 4th |
1.38 |
| 5th |
1.00 |
| 6th |
0.81 |
| 7th |
0.70 |
| 8th |
0.58 |
| 9th |
0.48 |
| Reverse |
3.83 |
| Axle Ratios |
3.2-liter 4x2 |
3.251 |
| 3.2-liter 4x4 (non-trailer tow) |
3.251 |
| 3.2-liter 4x4 (trailer tow) |
3.517 |
| 2.4-liter 4x2 |
3.734 |
| 2.4-liter 4x4 (non-Trailhawk) |
3.734 |
| 2.4-liter 4x4 (Trailhawk) |
4.083 |
| 4X4 Systems: Jeep Active Drive I, Jeep Active Drive II, Jeep Active Drive Lock MP 3022 |
| Availability |
Jeep Active Drive I is optional on Sport, Latitude, and Limited models. Jeep Active Drive II is optional on Latitude and Limited. Jeep Active Drive Lock is standard on Trailhawk |
| Type |
Fully disconnecting 4x2 mode with automatic 4x4 engagement |
| Electronic 4x4 Low and Neutral range shifting for Active Drive II and Lock |
| Full-time 4x4 mode with active on demand clutch on all 4x4 systems |
| Operating Mode |
Auto 4x2/4x4 |
| 4x4 Low, Neutral for Active Drive II and Lock |
| Center Differential Type |
None |
| Terrain Response |
Unique tuning in all terrain modes |
| Low-range Ratio |
2.92:1 |
| Electrical System |
2016 Jeep Cherokee |
| Battery |
600-amp maintenance-free |
| 730-amp optional |
| 700-amp AGM (with 3.2liter engine with stop/start only) |
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160-amp |
| Alternator |
180-amp optional |
| Exterior Dimensions
& Capacities(a) |
2016 Jeep Cherokee |
| Length (in.) |
182 |
| Height (with roof rack) (in.) |
4x4 |
66.2 |
| 4x2 |
65.7 |
| 4x4 II |
67.3 |
| 4x4 Lock |
67.8 |
| Width (in.) |
4x2 and 4x4 |
73.2 |
| 4x4 Lock |
74.9 |
| Wheelbase (in.) |
4x2 |
106.26 |
| 4x4 I |
106.3 |
| 4x4 Lock |
107.0 |
Track (in.)
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4x4 and 4x2 |
Front |
62.2 |
| Rear |
61.9 |
| 4x4 II |
Front |
62.7 |
| Rear |
62.7 |
| 4x4 Lock |
Front |
63.5 |
| Rear |
63.5 |
| Load Floor Height (in.) |
4x4 |
30.9 |
| Sill step height (in.) |
4x4 |
Front step height |
17.9 |
| Rear step height |
18.1 |
| Approach Angle (with air dam) (degrees) |
4x4 Lock |
29.9° |
| 4x4 I |
18.9° |
| 4x4 II |
21.0° |
| 4x2 |
16.7° |
| Departure Angle (degrees) |
4x4 Lock |
32.2° |
| 4x4 I |
25.0° |
| 4x4 II |
27.3° |
| 4x2 |
24.6° |
| Ramp Breakover Angle (degrees) |
4x4 Lock |
22.9° |
| 4x4 I |
19.5° |
| 4x4 II |
21.7° |
| 4x2 |
17.7° |
| Ground Clearance (in.)
(4x4 with P245/65R17 tires) |
8.7 |
| Front Axle (in.) |
Two-speed PTU heat shield |
10.4 |
| Rear Axle (in.) |
Two-speed RDM with locker |
9.7 |
| Aero CdA (2.4-liter FWD with grille shutters) |
0.339 |
| Interior Dimensions |
Front
Row |
Second
Row |
| Seating capacity |
5 Passenger |
| 2 |
3 |
| Head Room (in.) |
without Sunroof |
39.4 |
38.5 |
| with Sunroof |
37.9 |
40.3 |
| Legroom (in.) |
41.1 |
40.3 |
| Shoulder room (in.) |
57.6 |
55.1 |
| Hip room (in.) |
53.8 |
49.9 |
| Seat travel (in.) |
Driver |
8.3 |
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| Passenger |
7.5 |
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| Knee clearance (in.) |
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3.5 |
| Recliner Range (degrees) |
Manual |
8° to 76° |
19.25° to 25.25° |
| Powered |
8° to 55.25° |
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| SAE Volume Index (cu. ft.) |
53.98 |
49.47 |
| SAE Cargo Volume (cu. ft.) |
Rear Seats Up |
24.6 |
| Rear Seats Folded |
54.9 |
| EPA Interior Volume Index |
128 |
| Cargo Volume with Front Passenger Seat and Rear Seat Folded |
58.9 |
| Cargo Access (in.) |
Liftover Height |
30.9 |
| Maximum Cargo Width at Liftgate Opening |
41.4 |
| Minimum Cargo Width at Liftgate Opening |
36.1 |
| Maximum Cargo Height at Liftgate Opening |
32.5 |
| Minimum Cargo Height at Liftgate Opening |
30.7 |
| Distance Between Wheelhouse Interior Trim |
39.4 |
| Suspension |
2016 Jeep Cherokee |
| Front |
McPherson strut, long travel coil springs, one-piece aluminum sub-frame, aluminum lower control arms, stabilizer bar |
| Rear |
Four link rear suspension with trailing arm, aluminum lateral links, isolated high-strength steel rear cradle, coil springs, stabilizer bar |
| Steering |
2016 Jeep Cherokee |
| Type |
Electric power rack and pinion |
| Overall Ratio |
4x2 and 4x4 |
15.15 |
| 4x4 Lock |
15.36 |
| Turning Diameter (curb-to-curb) (ft.) |
4x2 |
37.6 |
| 4x4 I |
37.7 |
| 4x4 II |
38.0 |
| 4x4 Jeep Active Drive Lock |
38.1 |
| Steering Turns (lock-to-lock) |
4x2 and 4x4 |
2.56 |
| 4x4 Lock |
2.67 |
| Wheels and Tires |
2016 Jeep Cherokee |
| Wheels |
| Standard: Sport |
Type and Material |
Painted Silver full face steel |
| Size (inches) |
17 x 7 |
Standard: Latitude
Available: Sport |
Type and Material |
Painted Silver cast aluminum |
| Size (inches) |
17 x 7 |
| Standard: Limited |
Type and Material |
Polished aluminum with non-painted pockets |
| Size (inches) |
18 x 7 |
Standard: Limited
Available: Latitude |
Type and Material |
Polished aluminum with painted pockets |
| Size (inches) |
18 x 7 |
| Standard: Trailhawk |
Type and Material |
Polished aluminum with painted pockets |
| Size (inches) |
17 x 7.5 |
| Optional: Trailhawk |
Type and Material |
Jet Black Semi-gloss Painted Aluminum |
| Size (inches) |
17 x 7.5 |
| Tires |
| Standard: Sport and Latitude |
Size and Type |
225/60R17 BSW, All-season |
| Mfr. and Model |
Firestone Destination LE2 |
| Revs per Mile |
757 |
| Available: Sport and Latitude |
Size and Type |
225/65R17 OWL, All-season |
| Mfr. and Model |
Firestone Destination LE2 |
| Revs per Mile |
734 |
| Standard: Limited |
Size and Type |
225/55R18 BSW, All-season |
| Mfr. and Model |
Continental ProContact TX |
| Revs per Mile |
752 |
| Available: Limited |
Size and Type |
225/60R18 BSW, All-season |
| Mfr. and Model |
Continental ProContact TX |
| Revs per Mile |
727 |
| Standard: Trailhawk |
Size and Type |
P245/65R17 OWL All-terrain |
| Mfr. and Model |
Firestone Destination A/T |
| Revs per Mile |
713 |
| Brakes |
2016 Jeep Cherokee |
| Front |
Size and Type |
Standard |
13 x 1.1 vented rotor with 2.36 single-piston floating caliper |
| Available |
13 x 1.1vented rotor with 1.89 twin piston floating caliper |
| Swept area, (per caliper) (sq. in.) |
Standard |
100.9 sq. in. , 1 x 60 |
| Available |
130.1 sq. in. , 2 x 48 |
| Rear |
Size and Type |
Standard |
10.95 x 0.47solid rotor with 1.5 single-piston floating caliper |
| Available |
12.6 x 0.47 solid rotor with 1.69 single piston floating caliper |
| Swept area, (per caliper) (sq. in.) |
Standard |
99.0 sq. in. 1 x 38 |
| Available |
117.0 sq. in. 1 x 43 |
| Power-assist Type |
9 x 9 (230 x 230) tandem diaphragm, vacuum assist |
| Four-wheel anti-lock brake system (ABS) |
Standard |
| Electronic stability control (ESC) |
Standard |
| Parking Brake Type |
Electric motor on caliper |
| Parking Brake Type |
Electronic park brake |
| Four-wheel Anti-lock Brakes |
Standard on front-wheel-drive Sport, Latitude and Limited |
| All-speed Traction Control |
Standard |
| Weights, Capacities and Trailer Towing |
2016 Jeep Cherokee |
| Curb Weight, (lbs) |
2.4-liter 4x2 |
3,655 |
| 3.2-liter 4x2 |
3,779 |
| 2.4-liter 4x4 |
3,953 |
| 3.2-liter 4x4 |
4,046 |
| 2.4-liter 4x4 Lock |
4,028 |
| 3.2-liter 4x4 Lock |
4,108 |
| Weight Distribution, 4x4, percent (Front / Rear) |
57 / 43 |
| GVWR |
2.4-liter FWD |
5,050 |
| 2.4-liter 4x4, 3.2-liter FWD, 3.2-liter 4x4 |
5,500 |
| Maximum occupants and cargo weight, lbs. |
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1,000 |
| All models without Trailer-tow Group and equipped with aftermarket Class II type hitch
2 |
2,000 |
| 2.4-liter engine automatic transmission with Trailer Tow Package (Class III)
2 |
2,000 |
| 3.2-liter engine automatic transmission with Trailer Tow Package (Class III) |
4,500 |
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