Differences Between 2018 Jeep Cherokee & 2018 Honda CR-V

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The 2018 Jeep Cherokee has many rivals, including the 2018 Honda CR-V. The two appeal to busy parents who want a big cabin for their kids and a big cargo hold for their stuff. This year Jeep added the Latitude Plus model. Honda redesigned the CR-V last year. Let's take a look at how the two compare.

Amenities and Technologies

The Jeep Cherokee comes available in Latitude, Latitude Plus, Limited, sporty Trailhawk and premium Overland varieties. Honda CR-V models come in four trims without a luxury-level edition. On the standard trims of either model, you’ll find a five-inch display, but the Cherokee’s display is a touch screen. Cherokees have six speakers while CR-Vs have four. Only the Cherokee has sliding, reclining second row seats. As for spaciousness, the two have almost identical passenger volume and second-row legroom. Both SUVs have folding second-row seats, but you can expect exceptional storage space in the Cherokee thanks to its folding front passenger seat with a storage compartment.

Performance

On the one hand, the Honda CR-V and Jeep Cherokee have equal horsepower on their entry editions. They are both rated 184 horsepower. The CR-V pulls ahead with more torque. However, the Cherokee is offered in a V6 edition. This generates 271 horsepower and 239 pound-feet of torque. The CR-V top model has a turbo I-4 which makes 190 horsepower and 179 pound-feet of torque. Honda uses a continuously variable transmission. Cherokees have a nine-speed automatic for extra efficiency. Perhaps that's why they can claim best-in-class V6 gas mileage and best-in-class towing (4,500 pounds).

Off-Roading and All Weather Capability

Jeep Cherokees come with a choice of four drivetrains. While the CR-V has front- and all-wheel drive, Cherokees have three types of all-wheel drive as well as standard front-wheel drive. The AWD system on the Trailhawk claims best-in-class trail readiness. Another AWD system is best for weather challenges. A middle-ground AWD system can handle weather challenges and do some off-roading. With Jeep Selec-Terrain, the Cherokee driver can cope with Snow and Sand/Mud challenges. For road fun, there's a sport mode. Trailhawks have a Rock mode. Proving its Jeep roots, the Cherokee has a crawl ratio of 56:1. To maintain fuel efficiency, Jeep has developed a rear-axle disconnect for dry road travel. This improves gas mileage while retaining the AWD functions needed for weather or terrain challenges.

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