All Jeep modelsJeep Cherokee: generations and engines
The Jeep Cherokee has been built since 1988 in 5 generations, with 46 engine versions in our catalog (off-road vehicle, SUV). Pick a generation to see its engines, horsepower and fuel economy.
EnlargeProduction years1988–present
Generations5
Engine versions46
Power86–272 hp
Body stylesOff-road vehicle, SUV
FuelDiesel, Gasoline
Timeline
Jeep Cherokee generations
- 1988–2001
Jeep Cherokee II (XJ)
Engines below - 2001–2008
- 2008–2012
Jeep Cherokee IV (KK)
Engines below - 2013–2017
Jeep Cherokee V (KL)
Engines below - 2018–present
Jeep Cherokee V (KL, facelift 2018)
Engines below
Specs
Jeep Cherokee engines
The manufacturer's figures for each engine version: horsepower, torque, 0–62 mph, top speed and combined fuel economy.
Jeep Cherokee II (XJ)1988–2001 · 18 engine versions
| Engine | Years | Fuel | Power | Torque | 0–62 mph | Top speed | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.1 TD (86 hp) | 1988–1995 | Diesel | 86 hp (63 kW) | 136 lb-ft (184 Nm) | 19.2 s | 87 mph (140 km/h) | |
| 2.5 i Jamboree (122 hp) | 1991–1995 | Gasoline | 122 hp (90 kW) | 148 lb-ft (200 Nm) | |||
| 4.0 i (184 hp) | 1991–1996 | Gasoline | 184 hp (135 kW) | 214 lb-ft (290 Nm) | 10.1 s | 112 mph (180 km/h) | |
| 4.0 i (184 hp) Automatic | 1991–1996 | Gasoline | 184 hp (135 kW) | 214 lb-ft (290 Nm) | 10.1 s | 112 mph (180 km/h) | |
| 2.5 i SE (130 hp) | 1993–1995 | Gasoline | 130 hp (96 kW) | 149 lb-ft (202 Nm) | |||
| 2.5 i SE (130 hp) Automatic | 1993–1995 | Gasoline | 130 hp (96 kW) | 149 lb-ft (202 Nm) | |||
| 4.0 i (190 hp) 4WD | 1993–1998 | Gasoline | 190 hp (140 kW) | 225 lb-ft (305 Nm) | |||
| 4.0 i (190 hp) 4WD Automatic | 1993–1998 | Gasoline | 190 hp (140 kW) | 225 lb-ft (305 Nm) | |||
| 4.0 i Country (190 hp) | 1993–1999 | Gasoline | 190 hp (140 kW) | 225 lb-ft (305 Nm) | |||
| 4.0 i Country (190 hp) Automatic | 1993–1999 | Gasoline | 190 hp (140 kW) | 225 lb-ft (305 Nm) | |||
| 2.5 TD (115 hp) | 1995–2001 | Diesel | 115 hp (85 kW) | 207 lb-ft (280 Nm) | |||
| 2.5 i SE (127 hp) | 1996–2001 | Gasoline | 127 hp (93 kW) | 173 lb-ft (234 Nm) | |||
| 2.5 i SE 4WD (127 hp) | 1996–2001 | Gasoline | 127 hp (93 kW) | 173 lb-ft (234 Nm) | 12 s | 95 mph (153 km/h) | |
| 4.0 i (178 hp) | 1996–2000 | Gasoline | 178 hp (131 kW) | 222 lb-ft (301 Nm) | 10.1 s | 112 mph (180 km/h) | |
| 2.5 i (118 hp) | 1998–2001 | Gasoline | 118 hp (87 kW) | 146 lb-ft (198 Nm) | 13 s | 103 mph (165 km/h) | |
| 4.0 i Sport (192 hp) | 1999–2001 | Gasoline | 192 hp (141 kW) | 235 lb-ft (318 Nm) | |||
| 4.0 i Sport (192 hp) Automatic | 1999–2001 | Gasoline | 192 hp (141 kW) | 235 lb-ft (318 Nm) | |||
| 4.0 i Sport 4WD (192 hp) | 1999–2001 | Gasoline | 192 hp (141 kW) | 235 lb-ft (318 Nm) |
Jeep Cherokee IV (KK)2008–2012 · 2 engine versions
| Engine | Years | Fuel | Power | Torque | 0–62 mph | Top speed | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.8 CRD (177 hp) | 2008–2012 | Diesel | 177 hp (130 kW) | 339 lb-ft (460 Nm) | 10.5 s | 111 mph (179 km/h) | |
| 3.7 V6 (205 hp) | 2008–2012 | Gasoline | 205 hp (151 kW) | 232 lb-ft (314 Nm) | 10.5 s | 120 mph (193 km/h) |
Jeep Cherokee V (KL)2013–2017 · 11 engine versions
| Engine | Years | Fuel | Power | Torque | 0–62 mph | Top speed | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.0 (140 hp) | 2013–2017 | Diesel | 140 hp (103 kW) | 258 lb-ft (350 Nm) | 10.9 s | 116 mph (187 km/h) | |
| 2.0 (140 hp) 4WD | 2013–2017 | Diesel | 140 hp (103 kW) | 258 lb-ft (350 Nm) | 12 s | 117 mph (189 km/h) | |
| 2.0 (170 hp) 4WD Automatic | 2013–2017 | Diesel | 170 hp (125 kW) | 258 lb-ft (350 Nm) | 10.3 s | 119 mph (192 km/h) | |
| 2.4 MultiAir2 TIGERSHARK (177 hp) 4WD Automatic | 2013–2017 | Gasoline | 177 hp (130 kW) | 169 lb-ft (229 Nm) | 10.4 s | 116 mph (187 km/h) | |
| 2.4 MultiAir2 TIGERSHARK (177 hp) 4WD LOCK Automatic | 2013–2017 | Gasoline | 177 hp (130 kW) | 169 lb-ft (229 Nm) | 12.1 s | 109 mph (175 km/h) | |
| 2.4 MultiAir2 TIGERSHARK (177 hp) Automatic | 2013–2017 | Gasoline | 177 hp (130 kW) | 169 lb-ft (229 Nm) | 10.5 s | 122 mph (196 km/h) | |
| 3.2 V6 (272 hp) 4WD Automatic Stop-Start | 2013–2017 | Gasoline | 272 hp (200 kW) | 232 lb-ft (315 Nm) | 8.1 s | 128 mph (206 km/h) | |
| 3.2 V6 (272 hp) 4WD LOCK Automatic Stop-Start | 2013–2017 | Gasoline | 272 hp (200 kW) | 232 lb-ft (315 Nm) | 8.4 s | 112 mph (180 km/h) | |
| 2.2 MultiJet II TD (200 hp) 4WD Automatic | 2015–2017 | Diesel | 200 hp (147 kW) | 325 lb-ft (440 Nm) | 8.7 s | 126 mph (203 km/h) | |
| 2.2 MultiJet TD (185 hp) 4WD Automatic | 2015–2017 | Diesel | 185 hp (136 kW) | 325 lb-ft (440 Nm) | 8.8 s | 126 mph (202 km/h) | |
| 2.2 MultiJet TD (200 hp) 4WD Automatic | 2015–2017 | Diesel | 200 hp (147 kW) | 325 lb-ft (440 Nm) | 8.5 s | 127 mph (204 km/h) |
Jeep Cherokee V (KL, facelift 2018)2018–present · 8 engine versions
| Engine | Years | Fuel | Power | Torque | 0–62 mph | Top speed | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.0 (272 hp) 4WD Automatic | 2018–present | Gasoline | 272 hp (200 kW) | 295 lb-ft (400 Nm) | |||
| 2.0 (272 hp) Automatic | 2018–present | Gasoline | 272 hp (200 kW) | 295 lb-ft (400 Nm) | |||
| 2.2 MultiJet II (195 hp) AWD Automatic | 2018–present | Diesel | 195 hp (143 kW) | 332 lb-ft (450 Nm) | 8.8 s | 126 mph (202 km/h) | |
| 2.2 MultiJet II (195 hp) Automatic | 2018–present | Diesel | 195 hp (143 kW) | 332 lb-ft (450 Nm) | 9.1 s | 127 mph (205 km/h) | |
| 2.4 (180 hp) 4WD Automatic | 2018–present | Gasoline | 180 hp (132 kW) | 171 lb-ft (232 Nm) | |||
| 2.4 (180 hp) Automatic | 2018–present | Gasoline | 180 hp (132 kW) | 171 lb-ft (232 Nm) | |||
| 3.2 V6 (271 hp) 4WD Automatic | 2018–present | Gasoline | 271 hp (199 kW) | 239 lb-ft (324 Nm) | |||
| 3.2 V6 (271 hp) Automatic | 2018–present | Gasoline | 271 hp (199 kW) | 239 lb-ft (324 Nm) |
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