2016 Jeep Cherokee Sport Altitude FWD
The 2016 Jeep Cherokee Sport Altitude FWD is a 184-hp 2.4-liter inline-4 with an automatic 9-speed and front-wheel drive. It starts at $24,290 MSRP and is rated at 25 mpg combined.
It makes 184 horsepower at 6,400 rpm and 171 lb-ft of torque at 4600 rpm. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 21 mpg city and 30 mpg highway (25 mpg combined).
The Cherokee measures 182.0 inches long on a 106.3-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 3,655 lb.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Price | |
| MSRP | $24,290 ($32,893 *) |
| MSRP with Destination | $25,285 ($34,240 *) |
| Destination Charge | $995 |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | 2.4L Tigershark MultiAir 2 SOHC inline-4 |
| Displacement | 2.4 L |
| Horsepower | 184 hp @ 6,400 rpm |
| Torque | 171 lb-ft @ 4600 rpm |
| Valvetrain | SOHC, 16-valve, MultiAir 2 variable valve lift |
| Bore and Stroke | 88 x 97 |
| Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 |
| Injection Type | Sequential multi-port fuel injection |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | Front-Wheel Drive |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | Automatic 9-speed |
| 1st Gear | 4.7 |
| 2nd Gear | 2.84 |
| 3rd Gear | 1.91 |
| 4th Gear | 1.38 |
| 5th Gear | 1 |
| 6th Gear | 0.81 |
| 7th Gear | 0.7 |
| 8th Gear | 0.58 |
| 9th Gear | 0.48 |
| Reverse | 3.81 |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 21 MPG |
| Highway | 30 MPG |
| Combined | 25 MPG |
| Recommended Fuel | Regular Gasoline |
| Tank Capacity | 15.9 gal |
| Tires & Wheels | |
| Wheels Front | 18-in. steel |
| Wheels Rear | 18-in. steel |
| Tires Front | 225/55R18 |
| Tires Rear | 225/55R18 |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 182 in |
| Width | 73.2 in |
| Height | 65.7 in |
| Wheelbase | 106.3 in |
| Front Track | 62 in |
| Rear Track | 61.9 in |
| Ground Clearance | 8.7 in |
| Cargo Volume | 24.6 ft³ |
| Curb Weight | 3,655 lbs |
| Interior | |
| Headroom Front | 39.4 in |
| Headroom Rear | 38.5 in |
| Legroom Front | 41.1 in |
| Legroom Rear | 40.3 in |
| Shoulder Room Front | 57.6 in |
| Shoulder Room Rear | 55.1 in |
| Hip Room Front | 53.8 in |
| Hip Room Rear | 49.9 in |
* Amount adjusted for inflation to 2026 dollars