Dare to Compare: The Jeep Cherokee vs the Honda CR-V

When it comes to SUVs, Rome, GA drivers have plenty of choices. It seems like many folks are choosing the SUV body style nowadays and a lot of it has to do with the capability and utility they offer. Who can blame them? That kind of versatility is very helpful when it comes to handling all your day-to-day needs. With the ability to solve many of your driving needs and so many choices, how do you round down which choice is right for you? The Jeep Cherokee and Honda CR-V are two options that many drivers around the Rockmart, GA area put on their short list of SUVs to consider when they are in the market for a new vehicle. The experts at Robert Loehr Chrysler Dodge Jeep RAM FIAT, located at 567 E Main Street in Cartersville, GA, are here to compare these two competitors and help you determine which option might be best for you. If you are interested, please feel free to explore our new vehicle inventory to see everything we have available for you.

The Jeep Cherokee Offers More Versatile Performance Than the Honda CR-V

When it comes to performance, the Jeep Cherokee offers you more flexibility over your ride than the Honda CR-V. Adairsville, GA drivers who choose the Cherokee will be able to choose from seven different trim levels (Latitude, Latitude Plus, Altitude, Upland, Limited, Trailhawk®, and High Altitude), so they have a better chance for getting a customized ride that fits their driving preferences. The Honda CR-V only offers four trim levels (LX, EX, EX-L, and Touring). In addition, the Honda CR-V only gives drivers the choice of one engine: the 1.5-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine that generates 190 horsepower and 179 pound-feet of torque. Meanwhile, the Cherokee gives drivers the choice of three different engines:

• 2.4-liter Tigershark® MultiAir® 2 engine-The standard engine gives drivers 180 horsepower and 171 pound-feet of torque.

• 2.0-liter Turbo Engine-This available turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine can push out 270 horsepower and 295 pound-feet of torque.
• 3.2-liter Pentastar® V6 Engine-The Cherokee features an available six-cylinder engine, unlike the CR-V. This engine can deliver 271 horsepower and 239 pound-feet of torque.

Cedartown, GA drivers may also notice that the Cherokee offers drivers three available 4x4 choices while the CR-V only has one available all-wheel drive system. The Cherokee features much more ground clearance and, when combined with a 4x4 system, you can have many more off-roading adventures in this SUV. If you're someone who feels like they may want to take a trip up the mountain to do some exploring, or you want to navigate some other uneven terrain, the Cherokee is a better option. The Jeep Cherokee is Trail Rated® and the Honda CR-V is not, which means that the Cherokee has passed the test of being excellent in traction, ground clearance, maneuverability, articulation, and water fording. Do you plan on doing any towing? The Jeep Cherokee has a maximum towing capacity of 4,500 pounds when properly equipped while the CR-V can tow up to 1,500 pounds.

The Verdict

Both the Jeep Cherokee and Honda CR-V offer many great options for customers and are similar in many ways. They both have a similar amount of passenger space and seat up to five people. These vehicles are similar when it comes to the efficiency of their ride. If you are the type of person who cares about performance, however, the Jeep Cherokee beats out the CR-V quite handily. You will be able to have a bigger selection of driving experiences and customization when it comes to buying or leasing a Cherokee, and you'll be able to have a lot more versatility over where you can go, which means fewer limitations on your exploring.

Buying or Leasing a Jeep Grand Cherokee

If you are curious about buying or leasing a new Jeep Grand Cherokee, the finance center at Robert Loehr Chrysler Dodge Jeep RAM FIAT, in Cartersville, GA, often has financing specials that might make the Cherokee even more attractive. Contact a sales consultant at our dealership today, or complete our online credit application, and find out all about the current purchasing and leasing promotions that are being offered on this SUV today.