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Jeep Cherokee III (KJ)

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7 versions · 3 Gasoline · 4 Diesel fuel

Engine Fuel Power Production
2.4i 16V (147 KM) AWD Selected Gasoline 147 KM 2001–2005
2.5 CRD (143 KM) Selected Diesel fuel 143 KM 2002–2008
2.8 CRDi (163 KM) Selected Diesel fuel 163 KM 2004–2008
2.8 TD (150 KM) Selected Diesel fuel 150 KM 2003–2008
3.7 i V6 (210 KM) Selected Gasoline 210 KM 2002–2008
3.7 i V6 (210 KM) Automatic Selected Gasoline 210 KM 2002–2008
2.8 CRDi (163 KM) Automatic Selected Diesel fuel 163 KM 2004–2008

Selected engine version

2.4i 16V (147 KM) AWD

Gasoline · 2001–2005

Engine power
147 KM
Torque
215 Nm
Engine displacement
2,429 cm³
Fuel type
Gasoline
Maximum speed
167 km/h
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Basic version information

Brand
Jeep
Model
Cherokee
Version
Cherokee III (KJ)
Engine
2.4i 16V (147 KM) AWD
Engine type
Combustion engine
Number of doors
5
Start of production
2001
End of production
2005
Body type
SUV
Number of seats
5
Fuel type
Gasoline

Performance

Maximum speed
167 km/h
Fuel consumption - Urban cycle
16.4 l/100 km
Fuel consumption - Extra-urban cycle
9.4 l/100 km
Fuel consumption - Combined cycle
11.8 l/100 km

Engine

Engine model / code
ED1
Engine position
Front, Longitudinal
Engine displacement
2429 cm³
Fuel injection system
Multi-point injection
Engine type
Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain
DOHC
Engine configuration
Inline
Number of cylinders
4
Cylinder bore
87.5 mm
Piston stroke
101 mm
Compression ratio
9.5
Number of valves per cylinder
4
Engine oil capacity
4.7 l
Power
147 KM @ 5200 obr./min
Torque
215 Nm @ 4000 obr./min

Volume and weight

Fuel tank
70 l
Minimum trunk capacity
909 l
Maximum trunk capacity
1951 l
Curb weight
1803 kg
Gross weight
2359 kg
Braked trailer load (12% slope start)
864 kg
Trailer load without brakes
750 kg

Vehicle dimensions

Length
4496 mm
Width
1819 mm
Height
1866 mm
Wheelbase
2650 mm

Drivetrain, Brakes and suspension

Drive
All-wheel drive (4x4)
Number of gears
5
Front suspension
Double wishbone
Rear suspension
Anti-roll bar
Front brakes
Ventilated disc
Rear brakes
Drum
Steering system
Rack-and-pinion
Power steering
Hydraulic power steering
Tire size
235/70 R16
Rim size
7J x 16
ABS
yes

Selected engine version

2.5 CRD (143 KM)

Diesel fuel · 2002–2008

Engine power
143 KM
Torque
343 Nm
Engine displacement
2,499 cm³
Fuel type
Diesel fuel
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
13.5 s
Maximum speed
170 km/h
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Basic version information

Brand
Jeep
Model
Cherokee
Version
Cherokee III (KJ)
Engine
2.5 CRD (143 KM)
Engine type
Combustion engine
Number of doors
5
Start of production
2002
End of production
2008
Body type
SUV
Number of seats
5
Fuel type
Diesel fuel

Performance

Maximum speed
170 km/h
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
13.5 s
Fuel consumption - Urban cycle
11.7 l/100 km
Fuel consumption - Extra-urban cycle
7.5 l/100 km
Fuel consumption - Combined cycle
9 l/100 km

Engine

Engine model / code
R425
Engine position
Front, Longitudinal
Engine displacement
2499 cm³
Fuel injection system
Diesel common rail
Engine type
Turbocharger, Intercooler
Valvetrain
OHC
Engine configuration
Inline
Number of cylinders
4
Cylinder bore
92 mm
Piston stroke
94 mm
Compression ratio
17.5
Number of valves per cylinder
2
Engine oil capacity
6.5 l
Coolant capacity
12.5 l
Power
143 KM @ 4000 obr./min
Torque
343 Nm @ 2000 obr./min

Volume and weight

Fuel tank
76 l
Minimum trunk capacity
820 l
Maximum trunk capacity
1950 l
Curb weight
1790 kg
Gross weight
2400 kg

Vehicle dimensions

Length
4430 mm
Width
1820 mm
Height
1865 mm
Wheelbase
2650 mm
Front track
1525 mm
Rear track
1515 mm

Drivetrain, Brakes and suspension

Drive
All-wheel drive (4x4)
Number of gears
5
Front suspension
Double wishbone
Rear suspension
Anti-roll bar
Front brakes
Ventilated disc
Rear brakes
Disc
Steering system
Rack-and-pinion
Power steering
Hydraulic power steering
Tire size
235/70 R16
ABS
yes

Selected engine version

2.8 CRDi (163 KM)

Diesel fuel · 2004–2008

Engine power
163 KM
Torque
400 Nm
Engine displacement
2,778 cm³
Fuel type
Diesel fuel
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
12.8 s
Maximum speed
174 km/h
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Basic version information

Brand
Jeep
Model
Cherokee
Version
Cherokee III (KJ)
Engine
2.8 CRDi (163 KM)
Engine type
Combustion engine
Number of doors
5
Start of production
2004
End of production
2008
Body type
SUV
Number of seats
5
Fuel type
Diesel fuel

Performance

Maximum speed
174 km/h
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
12.8 s
Fuel consumption - Urban cycle
12 l/100 km
Fuel consumption - Extra-urban cycle
7.7 l/100 km

Engine

Engine position
Front, Longitudinal
Engine displacement
2778 cm³
Fuel injection system
Diesel common rail
Engine type
Turbocharger, Intercooler
Valvetrain
DOHC
Engine configuration
Inline
Number of cylinders
4
Cylinder bore
94 mm
Piston stroke
100 mm
Compression ratio
17.5
Number of valves per cylinder
4
Engine oil capacity
6.1 l
Coolant capacity
12.5 l
Power
163 KM @ 4000 obr./min
Torque
400 Nm @ 1800 obr./min

Volume and weight

Fuel tank
76 l
Minimum trunk capacity
820 l
Maximum trunk capacity
1950 l
Curb weight
1960 kg
Gross weight
2520 kg

Vehicle dimensions

Length
4430 mm
Width
1820 mm
Height
1865 mm
Wheelbase
2650 mm
Front track
1525 mm
Rear track
1525 mm

Drivetrain, Brakes and suspension

Drive
All-wheel drive (4x4)
Number of gears
6
Front suspension
Double wishbone
Rear suspension
Anti-roll bar
Front brakes
Ventilated disc
Rear brakes
Disc
Steering system
Rack-and-pinion
Power steering
Hydraulic power steering
Tire size
235/70 R16
ABS
yes

Selected engine version

2.8 TD (150 KM)

Diesel fuel · 2003–2008

Engine power
150 KM
Torque
360 Nm
Engine displacement
2,776 cm³
Fuel type
Diesel fuel
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
12.6 s
Maximum speed
174 km/h
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Basic version information

Brand
Jeep
Model
Cherokee
Version
Cherokee III (KJ)
Engine
2.8 TD (150 KM)
Engine type
Combustion engine
Number of doors
5
Start of production
2003
End of production
2008
Body type
SUV
Number of seats
5
Fuel type
Diesel fuel

Performance

Maximum speed
174 km/h
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
12.6 s
Fuel consumption - Urban cycle
11.7 l/100 km
Fuel consumption - Extra-urban cycle
8.4 l/100 km
Fuel consumption - Combined cycle
10.3 l/100 km

Engine

Engine model / code
R428
Engine position
Front, Longitudinal
Engine displacement
2776 cm³
Fuel injection system
Diesel common rail
Engine type
Turbocharger, Intercooler
Valvetrain
DOHC
Engine configuration
Inline
Number of cylinders
4
Cylinder bore
94 mm
Piston stroke
100 mm
Compression ratio
17.5
Number of valves per cylinder
4
Engine oil capacity
6.5 l
Coolant capacity
12.5 l
Power
150 KM @ 3750 obr./min
Torque
360 Nm @ 2600 obr./min

Volume and weight

Fuel tank
76 l
Minimum trunk capacity
820 l
Maximum trunk capacity
1950 l
Curb weight
1845 kg
Gross weight
2540 kg

Vehicle dimensions

Length
4430 mm
Width
1820 mm
Height
1865 mm
Wheelbase
2650 mm
Front track
1525 mm
Rear track
1525 mm

Drivetrain, Brakes and suspension

Drive
All-wheel drive (4x4)
Number of gears
5
Front suspension
Double wishbone
Rear suspension
Anti-roll bar
Front brakes
Ventilated disc
Rear brakes
Disc
Steering system
Rack-and-pinion
Power steering
Hydraulic power steering
Tire size
235/70 R16
ABS
yes

Selected engine version

3.7 i V6 (210 KM)

Gasoline · 2002–2008

Engine power
210 KM
Torque
307 Nm
Engine displacement
3,700 cm³
Fuel type
Gasoline
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
10.8 s
Maximum speed
180 km/h
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Basic version information

Brand
Jeep
Model
Cherokee
Version
Cherokee III (KJ)
Engine
3.7 i V6 (210 KM)
Engine type
Combustion engine
Number of doors
5
Start of production
2002
End of production
2008
Body type
SUV
Number of seats
5
Fuel type
Gasoline

Performance

Maximum speed
180 km/h
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
10.8 s
Fuel consumption - Urban cycle
18.6 l/100 km
Fuel consumption - Extra-urban cycle
10.3 l/100 km
Fuel consumption - Combined cycle
13 l/100 km

Engine

Engine model / code
EKG
Engine position
Front, Longitudinal
Engine displacement
3700 cm³
Fuel injection system
Multi-point injection
Engine type
Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain
OHC
Engine configuration
V-shaped
Number of cylinders
6
Cylinder bore
93 mm
Piston stroke
90.8 mm
Compression ratio
9.1
Number of valves per cylinder
2
Engine oil capacity
4.7 l
Power
210 KM @ 5200 obr./min
Torque
307 Nm @ 4000 obr./min

Volume and weight

Fuel tank
76 l
Minimum trunk capacity
820 l
Maximum trunk capacity
1950 l
Curb weight
1770 kg
Gross weight
2390 kg

Vehicle dimensions

Length
4430 mm
Width
1820 mm
Height
1865 mm
Wheelbase
2650 mm
Front track
1525 mm
Rear track
1515 mm

Drivetrain, Brakes and suspension

Drive
All-wheel drive (4x4)
Number of gears
5
Front suspension
Double wishbone
Rear suspension
Anti-roll bar
Front brakes
Ventilated disc
Rear brakes
Disc
Steering system
Rack-and-pinion
Power steering
Hydraulic power steering
Tire size
235/70 R16
ABS
yes

Selected engine version

3.7 i V6 (210 KM) Automatic

Gasoline · 2002–2008

Engine power
210 KM
Torque
307 Nm
Engine displacement
3,700 cm³
Fuel type
Gasoline
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
10.8 s
Maximum speed
180 km/h
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Basic version information

Brand
Jeep
Model
Cherokee
Version
Cherokee III (KJ)
Engine
3.7 i V6 (210 KM) Automatic
Engine type
Combustion engine
Number of doors
5
Start of production
2002
End of production
2008
Body type
SUV
Number of seats
5
Fuel type
Gasoline

Performance

Maximum speed
180 km/h
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
10.8 s
Fuel consumption - Urban cycle
18.8 l/100 km
Fuel consumption - Extra-urban cycle
11 l/100 km
Fuel consumption - Combined cycle
14 l/100 km

Engine

Engine model / code
EKG
Engine position
Front, Longitudinal
Engine displacement
3700 cm³
Fuel injection system
Multi-point injection
Engine type
Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain
OHC
Engine configuration
V-shaped
Number of cylinders
6
Cylinder bore
93 mm
Piston stroke
90.8 mm
Compression ratio
9.1
Number of valves per cylinder
2
Engine oil capacity
4.7 l
Power
210 KM @ 5200 obr./min
Torque
307 Nm @ 4000 obr./min

Volume and weight

Fuel tank
76 l
Minimum trunk capacity
820 l
Maximum trunk capacity
1950 l
Curb weight
1770 kg
Gross weight
2390 kg

Vehicle dimensions

Length
4430 mm
Width
1820 mm
Height
1865 mm
Wheelbase
2650 mm
Front track
1525 mm
Rear track
1515 mm

Drivetrain, Brakes and suspension

Drive
All-wheel drive (4x4)
Number of gears
4
Front suspension
Double wishbone
Rear suspension
Anti-roll bar
Front brakes
Ventilated disc
Rear brakes
Disc
Steering system
Rack-and-pinion
Power steering
Hydraulic power steering
Tire size
235/70 R16
Rim size
16
ABS
yes

Selected engine version

2.8 CRDi (163 KM) Automatic

Diesel fuel · 2004–2008

Engine power
163 KM
Torque
400 Nm
Engine displacement
2,778 cm³
Fuel type
Diesel fuel
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
12.2 s
Maximum speed
174 km/h
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Basic version information

Brand
Jeep
Model
Cherokee
Version
Cherokee III (KJ)
Engine
2.8 CRDi (163 KM) Automatic
Engine type
Combustion engine
Number of doors
5
Start of production
2004
End of production
2008
Body type
SUV
Number of seats
5
Fuel type
Diesel fuel

Performance

Maximum speed
174 km/h
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
12.2 s
Fuel consumption - Urban cycle
12.7 l/100 km
Fuel consumption - Extra-urban cycle
8.2 l/100 km

Engine

Engine position
Front, Longitudinal
Engine displacement
2778 cm³
Fuel injection system
Diesel common rail
Engine type
Turbocharger, Intercooler
Valvetrain
DOHC
Engine configuration
Inline
Number of cylinders
4
Cylinder bore
94 mm
Piston stroke
100 mm
Compression ratio
17.5
Number of valves per cylinder
4
Engine oil capacity
6.1 l
Coolant capacity
12.5 l
Power
163 KM @ 4000 obr./min
Torque
400 Nm @ 1800 obr./min

Volume and weight

Fuel tank
76 l
Minimum trunk capacity
820 l
Maximum trunk capacity
1950 l
Curb weight
1960 kg
Gross weight
2520 kg

Vehicle dimensions

Length
4430 mm
Width
1820 mm
Height
1865 mm
Wheelbase
2650 mm
Front track
1525 mm
Rear track
1525 mm

Drivetrain, Brakes and suspension

Drive
All-wheel drive (4x4)
Number of gears
5
Front suspension
Double wishbone
Rear suspension
Anti-roll bar
Front brakes
Ventilated disc
Rear brakes
Disc
Steering system
Rack-and-pinion
Power steering
Hydraulic power steering
Tire size
235/70 R16
Rim size
16
ABS
yes