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2023 Jeep Cherokee 0-60 time, horsepower and power-to-weight

0-60 mph, quickest trim

8.1s

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Cherokee: 8.1 s2.5 s9.9 sQuicker on the left
176 SUVs (2023). One dot per model: its quickest trim. Estimates included.

Every trim: 0-60 and power-to-weight

2023 Jeep Cherokee: 0-60 and power-to-weight by trim
TrimEnginehpTorqueCurb weighthp per tonlb per hp0-60 and basisTransmissionDrivetrainMSRP
Altitude Lux 4WD2.4L 4-cyl180 hp171 lb-ft3,875 lb9321.58.1 sEstimate9-speed automatic4WD$37,695
TrailHawk 4WD2.0L 4-cyl270 hp295 lb-ftN/AN/AN/AN/A9-speed automatic4WD$41,295

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

2 engines offered.

Engines offered, cheapest trim of each
EngineTrimshpCheapest trimMSRPPrice stepFuel a yearFuel vs base
2.4L 4-cyl1180 hpAltitude Lux 4WD$37,695Base$1,600Base
2.0L 4-cyl1270 hpTrailHawk 4WD$41,295+$3,600$1,745+$145

12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20.

Turbo: only when the engine or trim name says so.

Transmission

CVT: no.

Transmissions by trim
TransmissionTrimsCheapest trimMSRPQuickest 0-60
9-speed automatic2Altitude Lux 4WD$37,6958.1 s

Rivals with more hp and better mpg

Compared with the Altitude Lux 4WD: 180 hp, 24 mpg, $37,695. Other makes, SUVs, within 15% of the price.

2023 rivals with more hp and better mpg
ModelTrimhpmpgMSRP0-60
Volkswagen TiguanSE 4MOTION AWD184 hp25 mpg$32,0807.9 s
Mitsubishi OutlanderSE Black Edition FWD181 hp27 mpg$32,1458.3 s
Honda CR-VHybrid Sport FWD w/o BSI204 hp40 mpg$32,400N/A
Toyota RAV4Hybrid XLE AWD219 hp40 mpg$32,7357.3 s
Mazda CX-52.5 S Premium AWD187 hp26 mpg$33,0008.9 s
Subaru ForesterLimited AWD182 hp29 mpg$33,3758.5 s

Cheapest 6 of 35.

Cherokee by year

6.0 s6.5 s7.0 s7.5 s8.0 s8.5 s201420162018202020222026
Quickest 0-60 of any trim, seconds.
050100150200250300201420162018202020222026
Most horsepower of any trim.

Which is faster?

Quickest trim of each car, unless you pick a trim.

Compare with

2023 Mercedes-Benz GLA: 1.5 s quicker to 60. More hp per ton: 2023 Mercedes-Benz GLA.

2023 Jeep Cherokee8.1 s2023 Mercedes-Benz GLA6.6 s
Seconds to 60 mph. Shorter bar is quicker.
2023 Jeep Cherokee and 2023 Mercedes-Benz GLA
Measure2023 Jeep Cherokee2023 Mercedes-Benz GLA
TrimAltitude Lux 4WDGLA 250 4MATIC AWD
0-608.1 s6.6 s
BasisEstimateTested
Horsepower180 hp221 hp
Curb weight3,875 lb3,494 lb
hp per ton93127
lb per hp21.515.8
MSRP$37,695$39,500

What this cannot tell you

0-60 times vary by test. Estimates use power and weight only.

Fuel cost uses EPA combined ratings.

How values are checked