Isuzu Trooper vs. Jeep Cherokee
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Isuzu Trooper and Jeep Cherokee contrasts the two cars across a broad spectrum of vehicle specifications to determine which car is better. In addition to comparing pricing and specs, iSeeCars uses all the ratings, rankings, and insights from its comprehensive analyses of each vehicle model, including calculations of reliability, safety, depreciation, value retention, and the vehicle's projected lifetime recalls (based on analyzing over 25 billion data points). This in-depth evaluation is used to identify which vehicle represents a better overall choice for shoppers who are considering both the Isuzu Trooper and the Jeep Cherokee.
When comparing the Isuzu Trooper's and the Jeep Cherokee's specifications and ratings, the Isuzu Trooper has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars and base engine power. The Jeep Cherokee has the advantage in the area of fuel efficiency. Based on this comparison of the Isuzu Trooper's and the Jeep Cherokee's specifications and ratings, the Isuzu Trooper is a better car than the Jeep Cherokee.
Pricing: A used 2001 Isuzu Trooper ranges from $2,000 to $10,245 while a used 2001 Jeep Cherokee is priced between $3,964 to $22,000.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Isuzu Trooper’s base engine makes 215 horsepower, and the Jeep Cherokee base engine makes 190 horsepower. The Trooper is rated to deliver an average of 15 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 396 miles. The Cherokee is rated to deliver an average of 18 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 420 miles. This gives the Jeep Cherokee the fuel efficiency and maximum range advantage over the Isuzu Trooper. Both models use gasoline.
Safety Ratings: The Jeep Cherokee has an average safety rating of 4 out of 5 Stars based on NHTSA's crash test ratings.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$27,715
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
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New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$18,470
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Compact SUVs)
$18,867
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Compact SUVs)
$15,140 - $23,390
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$5,138
Price Range:
$2,000 - $10,245
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N/A
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# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
3
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
154,857
# Good or Great Deals:
0
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$10,415
Price Range:
$3,964 - $22,000
Category Avg Price:
(Compact SUVs)
$5,810
Category Avg Price Range:
(Compact SUVs)
$4,410 - $10,415
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
11
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
161,729
# Good or Great Deals:
0
Isuzu Trooper Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
Not available
Safety:
Not available
Jeep Cherokee Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
7.8 / 10
Reliability:
7.7 / 10
Retained Value:
7.8 / 10
Safety:
8.0 / 10
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Isuzu Trooper
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
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Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Jeep Cherokee
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
N/A
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N/A
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
1.3
Typical Category Recalls:
N/A
Category Range for Recalls:
N/A
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
2.2
Typical Category Recalls:
(Compact SUVs)
2.3
Category Range for Recalls:
(Compact SUVs)
1.1 - 10.5
Isuzu Trooper Rankings
Not yet available
Jeep Cherokee Rankings
Ranking
1 out of / 19Ranking
1 out of / 19Ranking
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3 out of / 19Ranking
5 out of / 67Ranking
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15 out of / 30Ranking
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23 out of / 67Ranking
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55 out of / 67Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Isuzu Trooper Trim Levels
Limited, LS, S
Jeep Cherokee Trim Levels
Classic, Limited, SE, Sport
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
3 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
10 years / 120000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
3 years / 36000 miles
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
4 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
215 hp @ 5400 rpm
Torque:
230 foot-lbs @ 3000 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.051 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
5000 lbs
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
190 hp @ 4600 rpm
Torque:
225 foot-lbs @ 3000 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.060 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
5000 lbs
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
3.5 liters
Engine Configuration:
V
Number of Cylinders:
6
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
RWD / 4WD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
14 / 18 / 15
Range (city/hwy):
308 / 396 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Gasoline
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
4 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
6
Transmission:
Manual
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
RWD / 4WD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
16 / 21 / 18
Range (city/hwy):
320 / 420 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Gasoline
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Captain's seat:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Heated Seats
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Air Suspension:
N/A
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple CarPlay:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Bluetooth:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Heated Steering Wheel:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Keyless Ignition:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Navigation System:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Parking Sensors:
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Power outlet:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roadside assistance:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Satellite radio:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Voice Recognition:
N/A
Wifi:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Available
Bench Seats:
Standard
Captain's seat:
N/A
Keyless Entry:
Available
Heated Seats
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
N/A
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Air Suspension:
N/A
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple CarPlay:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Bluetooth:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Heated Steering Wheel:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Keyless Ignition:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Navigation System:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Parking Sensors:
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Power outlet:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roadside assistance:
N/A
Roof Rack:
Available
Satellite radio:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Voice Recognition:
N/A
Wifi:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Safety Features
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Backup camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Safety Features
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Backup camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
39.8 inches
Front Leg Room:
40.8 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
57.3 inches
Rear Head Room:
39.8 inches
Rear Leg Room:
39.1 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
57.3 inches
Cargo Space:
Not yet available
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
Not yet available
Overall Interior Volume:
Not yet available
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
37.7 inches
Front Leg Room:
41.4 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
54.1 inches
Rear Head Room:
38 inches
Rear Leg Room:
35 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
54.1 inches
Cargo Space:
Not yet available
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
Not yet available
Overall Interior Volume:
Not yet available
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
4238 lbs
Width:
72.2 inches
Height:
72.2 inches
Length:
187.8 inches
Wheelbase:
108.7 inches
Ground Clearance:
8.3 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3150 lbs
Width:
69.4 inches
Height:
63.8 inches
Length:
167.5 inches
Wheelbase:
101.4 inches
Ground Clearance:
8.1 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
16.0 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
P245/70R16
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
15.0 inches
Wheel Type:
steel
Tire Size:
P215/75R15
Exterior Colors
Black
Ebony Black/Light Silver Metallic
Gray
Moonmist Gray/Light Silver
Green
Dragon Green/Light Silver Metallic
Red
Foxfire Red/Moonmist Gray
Silver
Light Silver/Moonmist Gray
White
Alpine White/Light Silver
Blue
Not available
Exterior Colors
Black
Black Clearcoat
Gray
Not available
Green
Forest Green PC
Red
Flame Red Clearcoat / Sienna Pearlcoat
Silver
Silverstone Metallic Clearcoat
White
Stone White Clearcoat
Blue
Patriot Blue Pearlcoat
Interior Colors
Beige
Beige
Gray
Gray
Interior Colors
Beige
Camel
Gray
Agate
