2020 Jeep Cherokee 0-60 time, horsepower and power-to-weight
0-60 mph, quickest trim
6.0s
- North 4WD, 271 hp.
- Estimate from power and weight.
- 0-60: top 43% of 135 SUVs (2020).
- Horsepower: rank 86 of 135 SUVs (2020).
Every trim: 0-60 and power-to-weight
| Trim | Engine | hp | Torque | Curb weight | hp per ton | lb per hp | 0-60 and basis | Transmission | Drivetrain | MSRP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North 4WD | 3.2L 6-cyl | 271 hp | 239 lb-ft | 3,960 lb | 137 | 14.6 | 6.0 sEstimate | 9-speed automatic | 4WD | $27,340 |
| Upland 4WD | 3.2L 6-cyl | 271 hp | 239 lb-ft | 3,960 lb | 137 | 14.6 | 6.0 sEstimate | 9-speed automatic | 4WD | $27,340 |
| Lux 4WD | 3.2L 6-cyl | 271 hp | 239 lb-ft | 3,960 lb | 137 | 14.6 | 6.0 sEstimate | 9-speed automatic | 4WD | $29,095 |
| High Altitude 4WD | 3.2L 6-cyl | 271 hp | 239 lb-ft | 3,960 lb | 137 | 14.6 | 6.0 sEstimate | 9-speed automatic | 4WD | $34,845 |
| Limited 4WD | 3.2L 6-cyl | 271 hp | 239 lb-ft | 3,960 lb | 137 | 14.6 | 6.0 sEstimate | 9-speed automatic | 4WD | $34,845 |
| Overland 4x4 | 3.2L 6-cyl | 271 hp | 239 lb-ft | 3,960 lb | 137 | 14.6 | 6.0 sEstimate | 9-speed automatic | 4WD | $38,495 |
| Lux FWD | 3.2L 6-cyl | 271 hp | 239 lb-ft | 3,710 lb | 146 | 13.7 | 6.2 sEstimate | 9-speed automatic | FWD | $27,595 |
| Overland FWD | 3.2L 6-cyl | 271 hp | 239 lb-ft | 3,710 lb | 146 | 13.7 | 6.2 sEstimate | 9-speed automatic | FWD | $36,995 |
| High Altitude FWD | 2.0L 4-cyl | 270 hp | 295 lb-ft | 3,730 lb | 145 | 13.8 | 6.3 sEstimate | 9-speed automatic | FWD | $31,600 |
| Latitude 4WD | 2.4L | 180 hp | N/A | 3,875 lb | 93 | 21.5 | 8.1 sEstimate | 9-speed automatic | 4WD | $27,340 |
| Altitude 4WD | 2.4L | 180 hp | N/A | 3,875 lb | 93 | 21.5 | 8.1 sEstimate | 9-speed automatic | 4WD | $29,095 |
| Latitude Plus 4WD | 2.4L | 180 hp | N/A | 3,875 lb | 93 | 21.5 | 8.1 sEstimate | 9-speed automatic | 4WD | $29,095 |
| Latitude FWD | 2.4L 4-cyl | 180 hp | 171 lb-ft | 3,590 lb | 100 | 19.9 | 8.3 sEstimate | 9-speed automatic | FWD | $25,840 |
| Altitude FWD | 2.4L 4-cyl | 180 hp | 171 lb-ft | 3,590 lb | 100 | 19.9 | 8.3 sEstimate | 9-speed automatic | FWD | $27,595 |
| Latitude Plus FWD | 2.4L 4-cyl | 180 hp | 171 lb-ft | 3,590 lb | 100 | 19.9 | 8.3 sEstimate | 9-speed automatic | FWD | $27,595 |
| Limited FWD | 2.4L 4-cyl | 180 hp | 171 lb-ft | 3,590 lb | 100 | 19.9 | 8.3 sEstimate | 9-speed automatic | FWD | $31,600 |
| Latitude Lux FWD | N/A | N/A | N/A | 3,590 lb | N/A | N/A | N/A | 9-speed automatic | FWD | $29,900 |
| Latitude Lux 4WD | N/A | N/A | N/A | 3,960 lb | N/A | N/A | N/A | 9-speed automatic | 4WD | $31,400 |
| TrailHawk 4WD | 3.2L 6-cyl | 271 hp | 239 lb-ft | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | 9-speed automatic | 4WD | $34,755 |
| TrailHawk Elite 4WD | 3.2L 6-cyl | 271 hp | 239 lb-ft | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | 9-speed automatic | 4WD | $34,755 |
Ton = 2,000 lb. Curb weight, no passengers.
Estimates: a fit on 7,236 tested times, using power and weight. Typical error 0.3 s.
Engines offered
3 engines offered.
| Engine | Trims | hp | Cheapest trim | MSRP | Price step | Fuel a year | Fuel vs base |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.4L 4-cyl | 7 | 180 hp | Latitude FWD | $25,840 | Base | $1,536 | Base |
| 3.2L 6-cyl | 10 | 271 hp | North 4WD | $27,340 | +$1,500 | $1,745 | +$209 |
| 2.0L 4-cyl | 1 | 270 hp | High Altitude FWD | $31,600 | +$4,260 | $1,477 | -$59 |
12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20.
Turbo: only when the engine or trim name says so.
Transmission
CVT: no.
| Transmission | Trims | Cheapest trim | MSRP | Quickest 0-60 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9-speed automatic | 20 | Latitude FWD | $25,840 | 6.0 s |
Rivals with more hp and better mpg
Compared with the Latitude FWD: 180 hp, 25 mpg, $25,840. Other makes, SUVs, within 15% of the price.
| Model | Trim | hp | mpg | MSRP | 0-60 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mazda CX-30 | AWD | 186 hp | 26 mpg | $23,300 | 7.6 s |
| Kia Sportage | LX FWD | 181 hp | 26 mpg | $23,990 | N/A |
| Subaru Forester | 2.5i AWD | 182 hp | 29 mpg | $24,495 | 8.3 s |
| Mazda CX-5 | Sport FWD | 187 hp | 28 mpg | $25,190 | 8.6 s |
| Subaru Outback | AWD | 182 hp | 29 mpg | $26,645 | 8.6 s |
| Honda CR-V | Hybrid LX AWD | 212 hp | 38 mpg | $27,850 | 7.5 s |
Cheapest 6 of 8.
Cherokee by year
Which is faster?
Quickest trim of each car, unless you pick a trim.
2020 Jeep Cherokee: 0.6 s quicker to 60. More hp per ton: 2020 Jeep Cherokee.
| Measure | 2020 Jeep Cherokee | 2020 Toyota RAV4 |
|---|---|---|
| Trim | North 4WD | Hybrid LE AWD |
| 0-60 | 6.0 s | 6.6 s |
| Basis | Estimate | Estimate |
| Horsepower | 271 hp | 219 hp |
| Curb weight | 3,960 lb | 3,710 lb |
| hp per ton | 137 | 118 |
| lb per hp | 14.6 | 16.9 |
| MSRP | $27,340 | $28,350 |
What this cannot tell you
0-60 times vary by test. Estimates use power and weight only.
Fuel cost uses EPA combined ratings.
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