Specs and Features

2016 Jeep Cherokee Specs, Features & Options

Here's everything you need to know about each trim in the 2016 Jeep Cherokee lineup. Compare pricing, specs, key features and more.

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Cherokee

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Fair Market Price	N/A	$10,000	$10,750	$10,900	$10,900	$11,000	$11,900	$12,650	$13,450
Fuel Economy	City 20/Hwy 28/Comb 23 MPG	City 22/Hwy 31/Comb 25 MPG	City 20/Hwy 28/Comb 23 MPG	City 20/Hwy 28/Comb 23 MPG	City 21/Hwy 29/Comb 24 MPG	City 20/Hwy 28/Comb 23 MPG	City 20/Hwy 28/Comb 23 MPG	City 20/Hwy 28/Comb 23 MPG	City 19/Hwy 26/Comb 22 MPG
Fuel Type	Gas	Gas	Gas	Gas	Gas	Gas	Gas	Gas	Gas
Horsepower	271 @ 6500 RPM	184 @ 6400 RPM	271 @ 6500 RPM	271 @ 6500 RPM	271 @ 6500 RPM	271 @ 6500 RPM	271 @ 6500 RPM	271 @ 6500 RPM	271 @ 6500 RPM
Seating	5	5	5	5	5	5	5	5	5
Cargo Volume	58.90 cu ft	58.90 cu ft	58.90 cu ft	58.90 cu ft	58.90 cu ft	58.90 cu ft	58.90 cu ft	58.90 cu ft	58.90 cu ft
Dimensions	182" L x 73.2" W x 66.2" H	182" L x 73.2" W x 65.7" H	182" L x 73.2" W x 66.2" H	182" L x 73.2" W x 66.2" H	182" L x 73.2" W x 65.7" H	182" L x 73.2" W x 66.2" H	182" L x 73.2" W x 66.2" H	182" L x 73.2" W x 66.2" H	182" L x 74.9" W x 67.8" H
Engine	V6, 3.2 Liter	4-Cyl, 2.4 Liter	V6, 3.2 Liter	V6, 3.2 Liter	V6, 3.2 Liter	V6, 3.2 Liter	V6, 3.2 Liter	V6, 3.2 Liter	V6, 3.2 Liter
Configurations	V	Inline	V	V	V	V	V	V	V
Towing Capacity	4,500 lbs	4,500 lbs	4,500 lbs	4,500 lbs	4,500 lbs	4,500 lbs	4,500 lbs	4,500 lbs	4,500 lbs

Blind-Spot Alert	Optional	Not Available	Optional	Not Available	Not Available	Optional	Optional	Standard	Optional
Collision Warning System	Not Available	Not Available	Optional	Not Available	Not Available	Not Available	Optional	Optional	Optional
Emergency & Security Services	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Child Seat Anchors	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Child Door Locks	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Traction Control	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard

Bluetooth Wireless Technology	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Cruise Control	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Remote Keyless Entry	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Remote Engine Start	Optional	Optional	Standard	Optional	Optional	Optional	Standard	Standard	Optional
Smartphone Interface	Optional	Not Available	Standard	Not Available	Standard	Optional	Standard	Standard	Standard
Audible label Messaging	Optional	Not Available	Standard	Not Available	Standard	Optional	Standard	Standard	Standard
Internet Access	Optional	Not Available	Standard	Not Available	Standard	Optional	Standard	Standard	Standard
Proximity Sensing Keyless Entry	Optional	Not Available	Standard	Not Available	Optional	Optional	Standard	Standard	Optional
Navigation System	Optional	Not Available	Optional	Not Available	Not Available	Optional	Optional	Standard	Optional
Voice Recognition System	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Real-Time Traffic Information	Not Available	Not Available	Not Available	Not Available	Not Available	Not Available	Not Available	Standard	Not Available
Touch Screen Monitor	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Hands Free Phone	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard

	Bluetooth Wireless Technology	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
	Satellite Radio	Optional	Optional	Standard	Optional	Standard	Optional	Standard	Standard	Standard

Remote Keyless Entry	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Cruise Control	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Heated Mirrors	Optional	Optional	Standard	Optional	Optional	Optional	Standard	Standard	Optional
Heated Steering Wheel	Optional	Optional	Standard	Optional	Optional	Optional	Standard	Standard	Optional
Integrated Garage Door Opener	Optional	Not Available	Standard	Not Available	Optional	Optional	Standard	Standard	Optional

Torque

239 @ 6500 RPM

171 @ 6400 RPM

239 @ 6500 RPM

Leather Seats	Not Available	Not Available	Standard	Not Available	Not Available	Not Available	Standard	Standard	Standard
Folding Rear Seat	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Dual Power Front Seats	Not Available	Not Available	Not Available	Not Available	Not Available	Not Available	Not Available	Standard	Not Available
Power Driver's Seat	Optional	Optional	Standard	Optional	Standard	Optional	Standard	Standard	Optional

Leather-Wrapped Steering Wheel	Standard	Optional	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Power Outlet	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Power Windows	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Rear Window Defroster	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Steering Wheel Controls	Standard	Optional	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Tilt Steering Wheel	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Tilt/Telescoping Steering Wheel	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Cup Holder Count	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard

Alloy Wheels	Standard	Optional	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Fog Lights	Standard	Not Available	Standard	Not Available	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Power Liftgate/Trunk Release	Optional	Not Available	Optional	Not Available	Optional	Optional	Optional	Standard	Optional
Privacy Glass	Standard	Optional	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Roof Rails	Standard	Optional	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Rain Sensing Windshield Wipers	Not Available	Not Available	Optional	Not Available	Not Available	Not Available	Optional	Optional	Optional

Alarm System

Optional

Not Available

Standard

Not Available

Optional

Standard

Optional

Drivetrain	4WD	2WD	4WD	4WD	2WD	4WD	4WD	4WD	4WD
Hill Descent Control	Optional	Not Available	Optional	Not Available	Optional	Optional	Optional	Standard	Standard
Hill Start Assist	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Recommended Fuel	Regular	Regular	Regular	Regular	Regular	Regular	Regular	Regular	Regular
Stability Control	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Transmission Type	Automatic	Automatic	Automatic	Automatic	Automatic	Automatic	Automatic	Automatic	Automatic

Curb Weight	3953 pounds	3655 pounds	3953 pounds	3953 pounds	3655 pounds	3953 pounds	3953 pounds	4046 pounds	4028 pounds
EPA Total Interior	128 cubic feet	128 cubic feet	128 cubic feet	128 cubic feet	128 cubic feet	128 cubic feet	128 cubic feet	128 cubic feet	128 cubic feet
Fuel Capacity	15.8 gallons	15.8 gallons	15.8 gallons	15.8 gallons	15.8 gallons	15.8 gallons	15.8 gallons	15.8 gallons	15.8 gallons
Front Head Room	39.4 inches	39.4 inches	39.4 inches	39.4 inches	39.4 inches	39.4 inches	39.4 inches	39.4 inches	39.4 inches
Front Leg Room	41.1 inches	41.1 inches	41.1 inches	41.1 inches	41.1 inches	41.1 inches	41.1 inches	41.1 inches	41.1 inches
Overall Length	182 inches	182 inches	182 inches	182 inches	182 inches	182 inches	182 inches	182 inches	182 inches
Front Shoulder Room	57.6 inches	57.6 inches	57.6 inches	57.6 inches	57.6 inches	57.6 inches	57.6 inches	57.6 inches	57.6 inches
Turning Diameter	37.7 feet	37.6 feet	37.7 feet	37.7 feet	37.6 feet	37.7 feet	37.7 feet	37.7 feet	38.1 feet
Wheel Base	106.3 inches	106.3 inches	106.3 inches	106.3 inches	106.3 inches	106.3 inches	106.3 inches	106.3 inches	107 inches
Width with mirrors	73.2 inches	73.2 inches	73.2 inches	73.2 inches	73.2 inches	73.2 inches	73.2 inches	73.2 inches	74.9 inches

FAQs

Is the Jeep Cherokee a 4 or 6 cylinder?

Depends on the trim level. The 2016 Jeep Cherokee Altitude Sport Utility 4D boasts a 6 cylinder engine, Sport SUV 4D has a 4 cylinder engine, High Altitude Sport Utility 4D is equipped with a 6 cylinder engine, etc.

Does the 2016 Jeep Cherokee have a turbo?

No, the 2016 Cherokee does not have any trim packages that offer a turbo engine at this time.

What features does a 2016 Cherokee have?

2016 Jeep Cherokee features include AM/FM Radio, Bluetooth Wireless Technology, and Child Door Locks.

How much horsepower does a 2016 Cherokee have?

The 2016 Cherokee ranges in power from the Sport SUV 4D with 184 horsepower to the TrailHawk Sport Utility 4D with 271 horsepower.

Is the Jeep Cherokee underpowered?

It depends on your definition of underpowered. The 2016 Cherokee ranges in power from the Sport SUV 4D with 184 horsepower to the TrailHawk Sport Utility 4D with 271 horsepower.

Is the Jeep Cherokee fuel efficient?

The 2016 Cherokee comes in a variety of trim levels with different levels of fuel efficiency. On the low end is the TrailHawk Sport Utility 4D which gets 22 MPG, with 19 MPG in the city and 26 MPG on the highway.

2016 Jeep Cherokee Specs, Features & Options

FAQs

Is the Jeep Cherokee a 4 or 6 cylinder?

Does the 2016 Jeep Cherokee have a turbo?

What features does a 2016 Cherokee have?

How much horsepower does a 2016 Cherokee have?

Is the Jeep Cherokee underpowered?

Is the Jeep Cherokee fuel efficient?

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