Jeep Cherokee KL

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The Jeep Cherokee KL (2014–2023): dimensions, weights, reliability and the official figures of its 62 versions in the European Union, the United Kingdom, France, the United States, and Canada.

Model codes: KL · Sold in: United States, Canada, European Union, United Kingdom, and France

Dimensions, weights and capacity

Specification	Europe	North America	Wikipedia
Dimensions
Length	4,620–4,630 mm RDW	4,610–4,620 mm TC	4,623 mm
Width	1,860–1,900 mm RDW	1,860 mm TC	1,859–1,902 mm
Height	1,670–1,690 mm RDW	1,690 mm TC	1,681–1,722 mm
Wheelbase	2,700–2,720 mm RDW	2,700 mm TC	2,700 mm
Front track	1,586–1,619 mm ASTRA	1,570 mm TC	–
Rear track	1,584–1,626 mm ASTRA	1,570 mm TC	–
Weights and towing
Kerb weight	1,728–1,936 kg RDW	1,661–1,839 kg TC	1,658–1,975 kg
Mass in running order	1,828–2,036 kg RDW	–	–
Gross vehicle weight	2,291–2,495 kg RDW	–	–
Towing, braked trailer	1,600–2,495 kg RDW	–	–
Towing, unbraked trailer	450 kg RDW	–	–
Seats and space
Seats	5 RDW	–	–
Doors	5 RDW	–	–
Performance
Top speed	180–206 km/h RDW	–	–
Torque	229–450 Nm ASTRA	–	–

Tyre sizes (most common first): 225/55R18, 225/60R17

NHTSA overall safety rating (US): 2014–2023: ★★★★☆

Ranges cover the generation’s versions and body styles; European and North American versions can differ. Sources: RDW type approvals (Netherlands), Transport Canada vehicle specifications, Wikipedia, ASTRA type approvals (Switzerland), Traficom type approvals (Finland), NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Wikipedia figures are used under CC BY-SA 4.0.

Reliability and owner reports

UK MOT: first-time pass rate by age

Age at test	Pass rate	UK average	Tests
4–5 years	87.7% (85.7–89.5)	91.0%	1,162
6–8 years	84.2% (83.5–84.9)	86.4%	10,145
9–12 years	77.9% (76.6–79.2)	77.9%	3,958

What the MOT finds

Area	This model	UK average, same ages
Tyres	28.7%	28.6%
Brakes	26.9%	22.2%
Suspension	16.7%	15.9%
Noise, emissions and leaks	8.6%	4.3%
Lights and electrics	8.2%	10.4%
Visibility (glass, mirrors, wipers)	5.9%	7.0%

First MOT test of each car per year in 2022–2024, from the DVSA’s anonymised test results; only ages with at least 500 tests are shown. The figure in brackets is the 95% confidence interval; green or red means clearly above or below the UK average. The second table shows how often an item was noted (defect or advisory) in each area, against the UK average for cars of the same ages. DVSA anonymised MOT tests (Open Government Licence)

Owner complaints to NHTSA (US)

10,058 complaints for model years 2014–2023. 236 crashes · 100 fires · 192 injuries

Transmission and drivetrain 5,115
Engine 2,142
Electrical system 1,973
Brakes 635
Speed control 544
Steering 446

Complaints are reported by owners and not checked by NHTSA; they are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular models have more. NHTSA owner complaints

All 62 versions of the Jeep Cherokee KL

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European Union 23 versions

New cars registered in the EU (plus Norway and Iceland), from the European Environment Agency. Figures on the NEDC procedure until 2020 and on WLTP from 2021; versions are grouped by engine and power, with their number of registrations.

Years and version	Engine	Power	Fuel	Consumption (combined)	CO₂	EU registrations
2021	2.2 L	143 kW (194 PS)	Diesel	8.1 L/100 km WLTP	210 g/km	338
2018–2020	2.2 L	143 kW (194 PS)	Diesel	–	170–171 g/km	12,046
2019–2020	2.0 L	200 kW (272 PS)	Petrol	–	209–213 g/km	1,135
2020	2.2 L	110 kW (150 PS)	Diesel	–	155 g/km	34
2015–2019	2.2 L	147 kW (200 PS)	Diesel	–	150–154 g/km	22,661
2015–2019	2.2 L	136 kW (185 PS)	Diesel	–	149–150 g/km	2,221
2014–2019	2.0 L	103 kW (140 PS)	Diesel	–	141–143 g/km	9,708
2014–2018	3.2 L	200 kW (272 PS)	Petrol	–	223–233 g/km	2,262
2015–2017	2.1 L	147 kW (200 PS)	Diesel	–	150 g/km	176
2017	2.2 L	221 kW (300 PS)	Diesel	–	152 g/km	58
2017	3.2 L	300 kW (408 PS)	Petrol	–	228 g/km	58
2017	2.0 L	155 kW (211 PS)	Diesel	–	142 g/km	24
2016	3.0 L	184 kW (250 PS)	Diesel	–	192 g/km	1,256
2014–2016	2.0 L	125 kW (170 PS)	Diesel	–	153–154 g/km	19,972
2016	6.4 L	344 kW (468 PS)	Petrol	–	315 g/km	73
2016	6.4 L	344 kW (468 PS)	LPG	–	315 g/km	65
2016	2.2 L	147 kW (200 PS)	Diesel	–	150 g/km	36
2016	3.2 L	200 kW (272 PS)	LPG	–	224 g/km	19
2016	3.0 L	184 kW (250 PS)	Petrol	–	184 g/km	16
2016	3.6 L	210 kW (286 PS)	Petrol	–	237 g/km	13
2016	3.6 L	210 kW (286 PS)	LPG	–	244 g/km	11
2016	5.7 L	259 kW (352 PS)	Petrol	–	304 g/km	10
2014	2.0 L	125 kW (170 PS)	Petrol	–	155 g/km	14

United Kingdom 19 versions

New cars on sale in the UK, from the Vehicle Certification Agency. NEDC figures until 2018 and WLTP figures after; years are the editions a version appeared in.

Years and version	Engine	Power	Fuel	Gearbox	Consumption (combined)	CO₂
2015–20182.0 140bhp 4x2 · 2.0 140bhp 4x2 stop start	2.0 L	104 kW (142 PS)	Diesel	6-speed manual	5.3 L/100 km NEDC	139 g/km
2015–20182.0 140bhp 4x4 · 2.0 140bhp 4x4 stop start · 2.0 140bhp 4x4 AWD	2.0 L	104 kW (142 PS)	Diesel	6-speed manual	5.6 L/100 km NEDC	147 g/km
20182.0 140bhp 4x2	2.0 L	104 kW (142 PS)	Diesel	6-speed manual	5.3 L/100 km NEDC	139 g/km
20182.2 185bhp 4x4	2.1 L	138 kW (188 PS)	Diesel	9-speed automatic	5.6 L/100 km NEDC	149 g/km
2017–20182.2 185bhp 4x4 AWD	2.2 L	138 kW (188 PS)	Diesel	9-speed automatic	5.6–5.7 L/100 km NEDC	149–150 g/km
20182.2 200bhp A9 4X4	2.2 L	149 kW (203 PS)	Diesel	9-speed automatic	6.1 L/100 km NEDC	160 g/km
2016–20182.2 200bhp 4x4 AWD	2.2 L	149 kW (203 PS)	Diesel	9-speed automatic	5.7 L/100 km NEDC	150 g/km
2017–20182.2 200bhp 4x4 AWD · 2.2 200bhp 4x4	2.2 L	149 kW (203 PS)	Diesel	9-speed automatic	5.6 L/100 km NEDC	149 g/km
2017–20182.2 200bhp 4x4	2.2 L	149 kW (203 PS)	Diesel	9-speed automatic	6.1 L/100 km NEDC	159 g/km
2016–20183.2 Trailhawk 4x4	3.2 L	–	Petrol	9-speed automatic	9.5 L/100 km NEDC	223 g/km
2017–20183.2 Trailhawk 4x4 · 3.2 4x4 Trailhawk	3.2 L	–	Petrol	9-speed automatic	10.1 L/100 km NEDC	236 g/km
2015–20162.2 185bhp 4x4 · 2.2 185bhp 4x4 AWD	2.2 L	138 kW (188 PS)	Diesel	9-speed automatic	5.7 L/100 km NEDC	150 g/km
2015–20162.2 200bhp 4x4 · 2.2 200bhp A9 4X4	2.2 L	149 kW (203 PS)	Diesel	9-speed automatic	6.1 L/100 km NEDC	160 g/km
2015–20163.0 CRD Low Output	3.0 L	–	Diesel	8-speed automatic	7.5 L/100 km NEDC	198 g/km
2015–20163.2 Trailhawk	3.2 L	–	Petrol	9-speed automatic	9.6 L/100 km NEDC	223 g/km
20152.0 170bhp 4x4 · 2.0 170bhp 4x4 stop start	2.0 L	127 kW (172 PS)	Diesel	9-speed automatic	5.8 L/100 km NEDC	154 g/km
20142.0 140bhp 4x2 stop start	2.0 L	104 kW (142 PS)	Diesel	Manual	5.3 L/100 km NEDC	139 g/km
20142.0 140bhp 4x4 stop start	2.0 L	104 kW (142 PS)	Diesel	Manual	5.6 L/100 km NEDC	147 g/km
20142.0 170bhp 4x4 stop start	2.0 L	127 kW (172 PS)	Diesel	Automatic	5.8 L/100 km NEDC	154 g/km

France 5 versions

New cars on sale in France, from ADEME Car Labelling. NEDC figures until 2015, WLTP figures in the current catalogue.

Years and version	Engine	Power	Fuel	Gearbox	Consumption (combined)	CO₂
2015Cherokee (2014) 2.0 l MultiJet (140ch) 4x4 (Jeep® Active Drive I) BVM6	–	103 kW (140 PS)	Diesel	6-speed manual	5.6 L/100 km NEDC	147 g/km
2015Cherokee (2014) 2.0 l MultiJet (140ch) 4x2 BVM6	–	103 kW (140 PS)	Diesel	6-speed manual	5.3 L/100 km NEDC	139 g/km
20152014 Cherokee 2.0 l MultiJet (170ch) 4x4 (Jeep® Active Drive I) BVA9	–	125 kW (170 PS)	Diesel	9-speed automatic	5.8 L/100 km NEDC	154 g/km
20152014 Cherokee 3.2 l V6 Pentastar (275ch) 4x4 (Jeep® Active Drive I) BVA9	–	200 kW (272 PS)	Petrol	9-speed automatic	10.0 L/100 km NEDC	232 g/km
20152014 Cherokee Trailhawk 3.2 l V6 Pentastar (275ch) 4x4 (Jeep® Active Drive Lock) BVA9	–	200 kW (272 PS)	Petrol	9-speed automatic	10.0 L/100 km NEDC	232 g/km

United States 11 versions

Model years sold in the USA, from the EPA and the Department of Energy (fueleconomy.gov). MPG on the EPA test; litres per 100 km = 235.215 ÷ MPG.

Years and version	Engine	Fuel	Gearbox	Drive	Consumption (combined)	CO₂
2019–2023SIDI	2.0 L	Petrol	9-speed automatic	All-wheel drive	22–24 MPG (9.8–10.7 L/100 km) EPA	229–249 g/km
2014–2023	2.4 L	Petrol	9-speed automatic	All-wheel drive	23–24 MPG (9.8–10.2 L/100 km) EPA	230–235 g/km
2019–2022SIDI	2.0 L	Petrol	9-speed automatic	Front-wheel drive	26 MPG (9.0 L/100 km) EPA	214 g/km
2014–2022	2.4 L	Petrol	9-speed automatic	Front-wheel drive	25 MPG (9.4 L/100 km) EPA	219–224 g/km
2014–2022	3.2 L	Petrol	9-speed automatic	Front-wheel drive	22–24 MPG (9.8–10.7 L/100 km) EPA	234–249 g/km
2014–2022	3.2 L	Petrol	9-speed automatic	All-wheel drive	21–23 MPG (10.2–11.2 L/100 km) EPA	241–268 g/km
2019SIDI	2.0 L	Petrol	9-speed automatic	Four-wheel drive	22–23 MPG (10.2–10.7 L/100 km) EPA	240–249 g/km
2014–2019	3.2 L	Petrol	9-speed automatic	Four-wheel drive	20–22 MPG (10.7–11.8 L/100 km) EPA	254–273 g/km
2014–2018	2.4 L	Petrol	9-speed automatic	Four-wheel drive	22–23 MPG (10.2–10.7 L/100 km) EPA	239–256 g/km
2015–2018FFV	2.4 L	Flex fuel (E85)	9-speed automatic	Front-wheel drive	25 MPG (9.4 L/100 km) EPA	224 g/km
2015–2018FFV	2.4 L	Flex fuel (E85)	9-speed automatic	All-wheel drive	23 MPG (10.2 L/100 km) EPA	235 g/km

Canada 4 versions

Model years sold in Canada, from Natural Resources Canada fuel consumption ratings (5-cycle test).

Years and version	Engine	Fuel	Gearbox	Consumption (combined)	CO₂
2019–2023Sport utility vehicle: Small	2.0 L	Petrol	9-speed automatic	9.1–10.6 L/100 km 5-cycle	214–249 g/km
2014–2023Sport utility vehicle: Small	2.4 L	Petrol	9-speed automatic	9.3–10.9 L/100 km 5-cycle	218–256 g/km
2014–2022Sport utility vehicle: Small	3.2 L	Petrol	9-speed automatic	9.9–11.6 L/100 km 5-cycle	228–269 g/km
2015–2018Sport utility vehicle: Small	2.4 L	Flex fuel (E85)	9-speed automatic	12.9–14.0 L/100 km 5-cycle	206–231 g/km

Similar models from other brands

Official figures are measured on standard test procedures and differ between markets. Your consumption depends on how, where and in what conditions you drive.