Cherokee vs CR-V: Performance

Do you love to hike, bike, camp, or fish? If so, you’re going to need a vehicle that can add pep to your step on early morning commutes and pull along necessary toys. The Jeep Cherokee delivers in this arena thanks to its two available engines:

• Standard 3.2L Pentastar® V6 engine: 271 horsepower and 239 lb-ft of torque
• Available 2.0L Turbo I-4 engine: 270 horsepower and 295 lb-ft of torque

When properly equipped, the Cherokee can tow up to 4,500 pounds, which is plenty of pulling power for a pop-up camper, a small boat, or a couple of jet skis.

On the other hand, the Honda CR-V only offers one engine: a 1.5L turbocharged 4-cylinder engine capable of 190 horsepower and 179 lb-ft of torque. While this is plenty of juice to get you from Point A to Point B and to tow up to 1,500 pounds when properly configured, the Jeep can offer quicker acceleration and dynamics to your every journey.

Cherokee vs CR-V: Safety

Your safety is the top priority in the Jeep Cherokee and the Honda CR-V. In fact, you’ll find similar standard driver-assistive aids in either model, such as:

• LaneSense® Lane Departure Warning with Lane Keep Assist
• Full-Speed Forward Collision Warning with Active Braking

These SUVs have two other systems in common: Blind Spot Monitoring and Rear Cross Path Detection. However, the only difference is that these systems come standard on the Jeep while they remain optional on the Honda.

The Jeep takes a leap ahead by offering drivers parking protection and guidance features. The ParkView® Rear Back Up Camera comes standard, while you can add ParkSense® Rear Park Assist with Stop and Parallel and Perpendicular Park Assist with Full Stop as optional systems.

You’ll have to rely on your own parking expertise in the Honda CR-V.