2026 Jeep Cherokee 0-60 time, horsepower and power-to-weight
0-60 mph, quickest trim
7.7s
- 4x4, 210 hp.
- Estimate from power and weight.
- 0-60: rank 162 of 175 SUVs (2026).
- Horsepower: rank 155 of 175 SUVs (2026).
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4x4 | 1.6L 4-cyl hybrid | 210 hp | N/A | 4,295 lb | 98 | 20.5 | 7.7 sEstimate | CVT | 4WD | $35,000 |
| 85th Anniversary 4x4 | 1.6L 4-cyl hybrid | 210 hp | 230 lb-ft | 4,295 lb | 98 | 20.5 | 7.7 sEstimate | CVT | 4WD | $38,000 |
| Laredo 4WD | 1.6L 4-cyl hybrid | 210 hp | N/A | 4,295 lb | 98 | 20.5 | 7.7 sEstimate | CVT | 4WD | $38,000 |
| Limited Altitude 4x4 | 1.6L 4-cyl hybrid | 210 hp | 230 lb-ft | 4,295 lb | 98 | 20.5 | 7.7 sEstimate | CVT | 4WD | $38,000 |
| Limited 4WD | 1.6L 4-cyl hybrid | 210 hp | N/A | 4,295 lb | 98 | 20.5 | 7.7 sEstimate | CVT | 4WD | $40,000 |
| Overland 4WD | 1.6L 4-cyl hybrid | 210 hp | N/A | 4,295 lb | 98 | 20.5 | 7.7 sEstimate | CVT | 4WD | $43,000 |
| 85th Anniversary Edition 4WD | 1.6L 4-cyl hybrid | 177 hp | 221 lb-ft | 4,295 lb | 82 | 24.3 | 8.8 sEstimate | CVT | 4WD | $40,905 |
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.
| Engine | Trims | hp | Cheapest trim | MSRP | Price step | Fuel a year | Fuel vs base |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.6L 4-cyl hybrid | 6 | 210 hp | 4x4 | $35,000 | Base | $1,038 | Base |
| 1.6L 4-cyl hybrid | 1 | 177 hp | 85th Anniversary Edition 4WD | $40,905 | +$5,905 | $1,038 | $0 |
12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20.
Turbo: only when the engine or trim name says so.
Transmission
CVT: yes. All 7 trims.
| Transmission | Trims | Cheapest trim | MSRP | Quickest 0-60 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVT | 7 | 4x4 | $35,000 | 7.7 s |
Rivals with a geared automatic
Nearest in price to the 4x4 ($35,000).
| Model | Trim | Transmission | MSRP | 0-60 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ford Escape | ST-Line Select AWD | 8-speed automatic | $35,015 | 7.1 s |
| Hyundai Santa Fe | SE FWD | 8-speed automatic | $35,050 | 7.1 s |
| Mazda CX-50 | 2.5 S Premium AWD | 6-speed automatic | $34,900 | 9.5 s |
Rivals with more hp and better mpg
Compared with the 4x4: 210 hp, 37 mpg, $35,000. Other makes, SUVs, within 15% of the price.
| Model | Trim | hp | mpg | MSRP | 0-60 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kia Sportage | Hybrid LX FWD | 227 hp | 42 mpg | $30,490 | N/A |
| Hyundai Tucson | Hybrid SE FWD | 231 hp | 38 mpg | $31,300 | N/A |
| Toyota RAV4 | XLE AWD | 236 hp | 41 mpg | $37,500 | 6.5 s |
Cherokee by year
Which is faster?
Quickest trim of each car, unless you pick a trim.
2026 Acura ADX: 0.5 s quicker to 60. More hp per ton: 2026 Acura ADX.
| Measure | 2026 Jeep Cherokee | 2026 Acura ADX |
|---|---|---|
| Trim | 4x4 | AWD |
| 0-60 | 7.7 s | 7.2 s |
| Basis | Estimate | Estimate |
| Horsepower | 210 hp | 190 hp |
| Curb weight | 4,295 lb | 3,514 lb |
| hp per ton | 98 | 108 |
| lb per hp | 20.5 | 18.5 |
| MSRP | $35,000 | $37,000 |
What this cannot tell you
0-60 times vary by test. Estimates use power and weight only.
Fuel cost uses EPA combined ratings.
- 2 or more sources
- 1 source
- Model-level, rule or estimate
- Sources disagree