Compare Jeep Cherokee KJ vs Jeep Cherokee KL vs Ford Explorer 5

Jeep Cherokee / Liberty KJ Crossover (2001-2008)

Ford Explorer 5 (U502) Crossover (2011-2019)

Jeep | Cars

Ford | Cars

Variants

2.4

2.5 CRD

2.8 CRDi

2.8 CRDi AT

2.8 TD

3.7

3.7 AT

2.0 272 AT

2.0 272 AWD AT

2.0 Multijet II 140

2.0 Multijet II 140 AWD

2.0 Multijet II 170 AWD AT

2.2 MultiJet II 185 AWD AT

2.2 MultiJet II 195 AT

2.2 MultiJet II 195 AWD AT

2.2 MultiJet II 200 AWD AT

2.4 177 AT

2.4 177 AWD AT

2.4 180 AT

2.4 180 AWD AT

3.2 271 AT

3.2 272 AWD AT

2.3 4WD

2.3

3.5 365 4WD

3.5 340 AWD

3.5 249 AWD

3.5 290 4WD

3.5 290

Capacity

Coolant Capacity

11.5 L / 12.2 qt

Engine Oil Capacity

5.7 L / 6.0 qt

Fuel Capacity

60.0 L / 15.9 gal

70.0 L / 18.5 gal

Passengers

Chassis

Brakes | Front

Ventilated discs

Power Steering

Hydraulic Steering

Electric Steering

Suspension | Front

Double-wishbone

MacPherson strut

Suspension | Rear

Solid axle

Multi-link

Tire Size

235/70 R16

Construction

Body Style

5-door SUV

Dimensions

Track Width | Front

1525.0 mm / 60.0 in

1702.0 mm / 67.0 in

Track Width | Rear

1702.0 mm / 67.0 in

Wheelbase

2650 mm / 104.3 in

Performance

Coefficient Of Drag

0.35

Towing Capacity

750 kg / 1653 lbs (w/o brakes) | 864 kg / 1905 lbs (w/ brakes @ 12% gradient)

Powertrain

Drivetrain Layout

Front-engine (longitudinal), All-wheel drive

Transmission | Gears

6-speed

Transmission | Type

Automatic

Reviews

Neofiliac score

32%

24%

60%

Pros

Good offroad capability
Good towing capacity

Some offroad capabilities

Overall good styling
Some offroad capabilities
High cargo capacity

Cons

Horrible 0-100kph time
Can't even reach 200km/h
No powerful engine options
Rather ugly

Poor performance
Stuck with MacPherson struts in the front
Ugly
Crossover nonsense
Disgrace to the Cherokee name

Lost V8

Price

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