Jeep Cherokee vs. Toyota FJ Cruiser
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Jeep Cherokee and Toyota FJ Cruiser 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 Jeep Cherokee and the Toyota FJ Cruiser.
In comparing the Jeep Cherokee's and the Toyota FJ Cruiser's specifications and ratings, the Jeep Cherokee has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars, and fuel efficiency. The Toyota FJ Cruiser has the advantage in the area of base engine power. Based on this comparison of the Jeep Cherokee's and the Toyota FJ Cruiser's specifications and ratings, the Jeep Cherokee is a better car than the Toyota FJ Cruiser.
Pricing: A used 2014 Jeep Cherokee ranges from $6,000 to $15,654 while a used 2014 Toyota FJ Cruiser is priced between $19,987 to $43,018.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Jeep Cherokee’s base engine makes 180 horsepower, and the Toyota FJ Cruiser base engine makes 260 horsepower. The Cherokee is rated to deliver an average of 25 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 493 miles. The FJ Cruiser is rated to deliver an average of 18 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 380 miles. This gives the Jeep Cherokee the fuel efficiency and maximum range advantage over the Toyota FJ Cruiser. 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:
22995
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Compact SUVs)
23328
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Compact SUVs)
20150 - 27680
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
27680
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Compact SUVs)
23328
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Compact SUVs)
20150 - 27680
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
10655
Price Range:
6000 - 15654
Category Avg Price:
(Compact SUVs)
11505
Category Avg Price Range:
(Compact SUVs)
7915 - 30356
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
408
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
121311
# Good or Great Deals:
155
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
30356
Price Range:
19987 - 43018
Category Avg Price:
(Compact SUVs)
11505
Category Avg Price Range:
(Compact SUVs)
7915 - 30356
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
65
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
111338
# Good or Great Deals:
21
Jeep Cherokee Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
7.4 / 10
Reliability:
7.5 / 10
Retained Value:
7.8 / 10
Safety:
7.0 / 10
Toyota FJ Cruiser Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
Not available
Safety:
Not available
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Jeep Cherokee
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
N/A
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
N/A
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Toyota FJ Cruiser
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
N/A
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
N/A
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
11.333845176815803
Typical Category Recalls:
(Compact SUVs)
3.4
Category Range for Recalls:
(Compact SUVs)
0.9 - 13.7
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
4.855025264869494
Typical Category Recalls:
(Compact SUVs)
3.4
Category Range for Recalls:
(Compact SUVs)
0.9 - 13.7
Jeep Cherokee Rankings
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5 out of / 67Ranking
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15 out of / 67Ranking
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56 out of / 67Toyota FJ Cruiser Rankings
Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Jeep Cherokee Trim Levels
Altitude, Latitude, Limited, Sport, Trailhawk
Toyota FJ Cruiser Trim Levels
Base
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
5 years / 100000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
5 years / 100000 miles
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
2 years / 25000 miles
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
4 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
3 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
3 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
180 hp @ 6400 rpm
Torque:
171 foot-lbs @ 4600 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.047 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
2000 lbs
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
260 hp @ 5600 rpm
Torque:
271 foot-lbs @ 4400 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.064 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
5000 lbs
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
2.4 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
FWD / 4X4
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
22 / 31 / 25
Range (city/hwy):
350 / 493 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Gasoline
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
4 liters
Engine Configuration:
V
Number of Cylinders:
6
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
4X2 / 4X4
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
16 / 20 / 18
Range (city/hwy):
304 / 380 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Gasoline
Standard/Optional Features
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roof Rack:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Alloy wheels:
Available
Automatic Parking:
Available
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Heated Seats
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Keyless Ignition:
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Parking Sensors:
Available
Power Lift Gate:
Available
Satellite radio:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Trailer Hitch:
Available
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Available
Air Suspension:
N/A
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple CarPlay:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roadside assistance:
N/A
Wifi:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Available
Power outlet:
Available
Roof Rack:
Available
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Alloy wheels:
Available
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Heated Seats
N/A
Heated Steering Wheel:
N/A
Keyless Ignition:
N/A
Leather Upholstery:
N/A
Navigation System:
N/A
Parking Sensors:
Available
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Satellite radio:
Standard
Sunroof/Moonroof:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
Available
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Air Suspension:
N/A
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple CarPlay:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roadside assistance:
N/A
Wifi:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Available
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Available
Forward Collision Warning:
Available
Lane Departure Warning:
Available
Lane Keeping Assist:
Available
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Available
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
39.4 inches
Front Leg Room:
41.1 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
57.6 inches
Rear Head Room:
38.5 inches
Rear Leg Room:
40.3 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
55.1 inches
Cargo Space:
24.6 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
54.9 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
128 cubic feet
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
41.3 inches
Front Leg Room:
41.9 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
58.4 inches
Rear Head Room:
40.3 inches
Rear Leg Room:
31.3 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
53.9 inches
Cargo Space:
27.9 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
66.8 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
Not yet available
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3811 lbs
Width:
73.2 inches
Height:
65.7 inches
Length:
182 inches
Wheelbase:
106.3 inches
Ground Clearance:
8.7 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
4079 lbs
Width:
75 inches
Height:
71.3 inches
Length:
183.9 inches
Wheelbase:
105.9 inches
Ground Clearance:
8.7 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
17.0 x 7.0 inches
Wheel Type:
steel
Tire Size:
225/65R17
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
17.0 x 7.5 inches
Wheel Type:
steel
Tire Size:
P265/70R17
Exterior Colors
Beige
Cashmere Pearl Coat
Black
Brilliant Black Crystal Pearl Coat
Blue
True Blue Pearl Coat
Green
Eco Green Pearl Coat
Red
Deep Cherry Red Crystal Pearl Coat
Silver
Billet Silver Metallic Clear Coat
White
Bright White Clear Coat
Gray
Not available
Exterior Colors
Beige
Quicksand
Black
Black
Blue
Not available
Green
Army Green
Red
Magma
Silver
Not available
White
Iceberg
Gray
Cement Gray
Interior Colors
Black
Black / Black/Iceland Gray
Interior Colors
Black
Dark Charcoal
