Jeep Cherokee/Liberty

1997 – 2001 United States

The Jeep Cherokee/Liberty is a car built from 1997 to 2001. All 7 variants use petrol engines, from 118 to 193 hp. It was offered with rear-wheel drive and, on some versions, all-wheel drive.

Body styleNot specified

Production1997 – 2001

Variants7

FuelPetrol

Key specifications (range)

Power118 – 193 hp

0–100 km/h10.1 – 13.0 s

Top speed165 – 180 km/h

Fuel economy10.7 – 14.0 L/100 km

All Wheel Drive · Rear Wheel Drive

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Variant	Fuel	Power	0–100	Top	Gearbox
2.5L 5MT AWD (118 HP) 2.5 L · 4 cyl · All Wheel Drive	Gasoline	118 hp	13.0 s	165	5-speed manual
2.5L 5MT AWD (125 HP) 2.5 L · 4 cyl · All Wheel Drive	Gasoline	127 hp	—	—	5-speed manual
2.5L 5MT RWD (125 HP) 2.5 L · 4 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive	Gasoline	127 hp	—	—	5-speed manual
4.0L 4AT AWD (178 HP) 4.0 L · 6 cyl · All Wheel Drive	Gasoline	178 hp	10.1 s	180	4-speed automatic
4.0L 4AT AWD (190 HP) 4.0 L · 6 cyl · All Wheel Drive	Gasoline	193 hp	—	—	4-speed automatic
4.0L 4AT RWD (190 HP) 4.0 L · 6 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive	Gasoline	193 hp	—	—	4-speed automatic
4.0L 5MT AWD (190 HP) 4.0 L · 6 cyl · All Wheel Drive	Gasoline	193 hp	—	—	5-speed manual

Engine

Cylinders: L4
Displacement: 2471 cm3 (151 ci)
Power: 87 KW @ 5200 RPM118 HP @ 5200 RPM117 BHP @ 5200 RPM
Torque: 146 lb-ft @ 3450 RPM198 Nm @ 3450 RPM
Fuel System: Multipoint Injection
Fuel: Gasoline
Fuel capacity: 20.1 gallons (76.1 L)

Performance

Top Speed: 102.5 mph (165 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): 13 s

Transmission

Drive Type: All Wheel Drive
Gearbox: 5-speed manual

Brakes

Front: Ventilated Discs
Rear: Drums

Tires

Tire Size: 215/75 R15

Dimensions

Length: 167.32 in (4250 mm)
Width: 70.47 in (1790 mm)
Height: 64.17 in (1630 mm)
Front/rear Track: 57.87/57.87 in (1,470/1,470 mm)
Wheelbase: 101.57 in (2580 mm)
Ground Clearance: 8.1 in (206 mm)
Cargo Volume: 34 cuFT (963 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd): 0.51

Weight

Unladen Weight: 3174.6 lbs (1440 kg)
Gross Weight Limit: 4640.7 lbs (2105 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City: 15.1 mpg US (15.6 L/100Km)
Highway: 26.1 mpg US (9 L/100Km)
Combined: 20.6 mpg US (11.4 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions: 272 g/km

Engine

Cylinders: L4
Displacement: 2464 cm3 (150 ci)
Power: 93.2 KW @ 5400 RPM127 HP @ 5400 RPM125 BHP @ 5400 RPM
Torque: 150 lb-ft @ 3250 RPM203 Nm @ 3250 RPM
Fuel System: Multipoint Injection
Fuel: Gasoline
Fuel capacity: 20.1 gallons (76.1 L)

Transmission

Drive Type: All Wheel Drive
Gearbox: 5-speed manual

Brakes

Front: Ventilated Discs
Rear: Drums

Tires

Tire Size: 225/70 R15

Dimensions

Length: 167.32 in (4250 mm)
Width: 70.47 in (1790 mm)
Height: 64.17 in (1630 mm)
Front/rear Track: 57.87/57.87 in (1,470/1,470 mm)
Wheelbase: 101.57 in (2580 mm)
Ground Clearance: 8.1 in (206 mm)
Cargo Volume: 34 cuFT (963 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd): 5.1

Weight

Unladen Weight: 3153 lbs (1430 kg)
Gross Weight Limit: 4916.3 lbs (2230 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

Combined: 20 mpg US (11.8 L/100Km)

Engine

Cylinders: L4
Displacement: 2464 cm3 (150 ci)
Power: 93.2 KW @ 5400 RPM127 HP @ 5400 RPM125 BHP @ 5400 RPM
Torque: 150 lb-ft @ 3250 RPM203 Nm @ 3250 RPM
Fuel System: Multipoint Injection
Fuel: Gasoline
Fuel capacity: 20.1 gallons (76.1 L)

Transmission

Drive Type: Rear Wheel Drive
Gearbox: 5-speed manual

Brakes

Front: Ventilated Discs
Rear: Drums

Tires

Tire Size: 225/70 R15

Dimensions

Length: 167.32 in (4250 mm)
Width: 70.47 in (1790 mm)
Height: 64.17 in (1630 mm)
Front/rear Track: 57.87/57.87 in (1,470/1,470 mm)
Wheelbase: 101.57 in (2580 mm)
Ground Clearance: 8.1 in (206 mm)
Cargo Volume: 34 cuFT (963 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd): 5.1

Weight

Unladen Weight: 2994 lbs (1358 kg)
Gross Weight Limit: 4601 lbs (2087 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

Combined: 22 mpg US (10.7 L/100Km)

Engine

Cylinders: L6
Displacement: 3956 cm3 (241 ci)
Power: 131 KW @ 4400 RPM178 HP @ 4400 RPM176 BHP @ 4400 RPM
Torque: 222 lb-ft @ 3000 RPM301 Nm @ 3000 RPM
Fuel System: Multipoint Injection
Fuel: Gasoline
Fuel capacity: 20.1 gallons (76.1 L)

Performance

Top Speed: 111.84 mph (180 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): 10.1 s

Transmission

Drive Type: All Wheel Drive
Gearbox: 4-speed automatic

Brakes

Front: Ventilated Discs
Rear: Drums

Tires

Tire Size: 215/75 R15

Dimensions

Length: 167.32 in (4250 mm)
Width: 70.47 in (1790 mm)
Height: 64.17 in (1630 mm)
Front/rear Track: 57.87/57.87 in (1,470/1,470 mm)
Wheelbase: 101.57 in (2580 mm)
Ground Clearance: 8.1 in (206 mm)
Cargo Volume: 34 cuFT (963 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd): 5.1

Weight

Unladen Weight: 3450 lbs (1565 kg)
Gross Weight Limit: 4784 lbs (2170 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City: 11.4 mpg US (20.6 L/100Km)
Highway: 22.8 mpg US (10.3 L/100Km)
Combined: 16.8 mpg US (14 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions: 334 g/km

Engine

Cylinders: L6
Displacement: 3956 cm3 (241 ci)
Power: 141.7 KW @ 4750 RPM193 HP @ 4750 RPM190 BHP @ 4750 RPM
Torque: 225 lb-ft @ 3000 RPM305 Nm @ 3000 RPM
Fuel System: Multipoint Injection
Fuel: Gasoline
Fuel capacity: 20.1 gallons (76.1 L)

Transmission

Drive Type: All Wheel Drive
Gearbox: 4-speed automatic

Brakes

Front: Ventilated Discs
Rear: Drums

Tires

Tire Size: 215/75 R15

Dimensions

Length: 167.32 in (4250 mm)
Width: 70.47 in (1790 mm)
Height: 64.17 in (1630 mm)
Front/rear Track: 57.87/57.87 in (1,470/1,470 mm)
Wheelbase: 101.57 in (2580 mm)
Ground Clearance: 8.1 in (206 mm)
Cargo Volume: 34 cuFT (963 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd): 5.1

Weight

Unladen Weight: 3450 lbs (1565 kg)
Gross Weight Limit: 4784 lbs (2170 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

Combined: 18 mpg US (13.1 L/100Km)

Engine

Cylinders: L6
Displacement: 3956 cm3 (241 ci)
Power: 141.7 KW @ 4750 RPM193 HP @ 4750 RPM190 BHP @ 4750 RPM
Torque: 225 lb-ft @ 3000 RPM305 Nm @ 3000 RPM
Fuel System: Multipoint Injection
Fuel: Gasoline
Fuel capacity: 20.1 gallons (76.1 L)

Transmission

Drive Type: Rear Wheel Drive
Gearbox: 4-speed automatic

Brakes

Front: Ventilated Discs
Rear: Drums

Tires

Tire Size: 215/75 R15

Dimensions

Length: 167.32 in (4250 mm)
Width: 70.47 in (1790 mm)
Height: 64.17 in (1630 mm)
Front/rear Track: 57.87/57.87 in (1,470/1,470 mm)
Wheelbase: 101.57 in (2580 mm)
Ground Clearance: 8.1 in (206 mm)
Cargo Volume: 34 cuFT (963 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd): 5.1

Weight

Unladen Weight: 3395 lbs (1540 kg)
Gross Weight Limit: 4601 lbs (2087 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

Combined: 19 mpg US (12.4 L/100Km)

Engine

Cylinders: L6
Displacement: 3956 cm3 (241 ci)
Power: 141.7 KW @ 4750 RPM193 HP @ 4750 RPM190 BHP @ 4750 RPM
Torque: 225 lb-ft @ 3000 RPM305 Nm @ 3000 RPM
Fuel System: Multipoint Injection
Fuel: Gasoline
Fuel capacity: 20.1 gallons (76.1 L)

Transmission

Drive Type: All Wheel Drive
Gearbox: 5-speed manual

Brakes

Front: Ventilated Discs
Rear: Drums

Tires

Tire Size: 215/75 R15

Dimensions

Length: 167.32 in (4250 mm)
Width: 70.47 in (1790 mm)
Height: 64.17 in (1630 mm)
Front/rear Track: 57.87/57.87 in (1,470/1,470 mm)
Wheelbase: 101.57 in (2580 mm)
Ground Clearance: 8.1 in (206 mm)
Cargo Volume: 34 cuFT (963 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd): 5.1

Weight

Unladen Weight: 3384 lbs (1535 kg)
Gross Weight Limit: 4784 lbs (2170 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

Combined: 20 mpg US (11.8 L/100Km)

Length4,250 mm

Width1,790 mm

Height1,630 mm

Wheelbase2,580 mm

Curb weight1,358 – 1,565 kg

Torque198 – 305 Nm

Ranges across all 7 variants of this generation.