2019 Jeep Cherokee vs Toyota RAV4 Atlanta GA

Features & Specs

2019 Jeep Cherokee

2019 Toyota RAV4

Seating Capacity

Five

Five

Transmission

9-speed shiftable automatic

8-speed shiftable automatic

Sunroof

Available

Available

Heated Seats

Available

Available

2019 Jeep Cherokee vs 2019 Toyota RAV4 near Athens, GA

Are you in the market for a brand new vehicle? Not sure where to start? Well, we are here to help. If you need a vehicle that offers a spacious interior, loads of cargo space, and a higher ride height than we suggest checking out a sport utility vehicle. The 2019 Jeep Cherokee is a fantastic SUV that offers up three different engine options, several different highly capable four-wheel-drive systems so you can go anywhere, and loads of features. Another SUV worth looking at is the 2019 Toyota RAV4 with a fresh redesign, five trim levels, and an available all-wheel-drive system. If you're interested in learning more about these two SUVs than continue reading down below.

2019 Jeep Cherokee Power & Handling

Jeep offers three different powerful engines for the 2019 Cherokee. The first and standard is the 2.4-liter Tigershark MultiAir 2 engine. This engine pumps out 180 horsepower and 171 lb-ft of torque. The available 3.2-liter Pentastar V6 engine pumps out 239 lb-ft of torque and 271 horsepower. The Pentastar engine is also rated to tow up to 4,500 pounds. The all-new 2.0-liter turbocharged engine is also available for the Cherokee. This engine kicks out 270 horsepower and 295 lb-ft of torque. Jeep also offers three differently highly capable four-wheel-drive systems that include Jeep Active Drive I, Jeep Active Drive II, and Jeep Active Drive Lock.

2019 Toyota RAV4 Power & Handling

Each version of the 2019 Toyota RAV4 comes with the same 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine. This engine produces 203 horsepower and 184 lb-ft of torque. This engine is only capable of towing up to 1,500 pounds which is far less than the Cherokee. All versions of the RAV4, excluding the Adventure, come standard with front-wheel-drove. The Adventure model instead comes standard with all-wheel-drive. The 2.4-liter engine comes mated with an eight-speed automatic transmission.

2019 Jeep Cherokee Features & Design

With so many engine and four-wheel-drive systems available it is no surprise that Jeep also offers the Cherokee in five different trim levels. The base Latitude comes with a folding front passenger seat with a storage compartment inside the seat cushion which is perfect for storing valuables. While the Limited gets you rear parking sensors, a power liftgate, leather upholstery, an 8.4-inch touchscreen, rear cross-traffic alert, and heated front seats. The creature comfort-oriented Overland tacks on ventilated front seats, navigation, a nine-speaker sound system, and wood steering-wheel inserts. The Trailhawk which is geared towards the off-road comes with off-road suspension tuning, all-terrain tires, Active Drive II with Active Drive Lock, and tow hooks. You can equip the Cherokee with several different optional features which include an automatic parking system, a Class III hitch, and a sunroof.

2019 Toyota RAV4 Features & Design

Just like the Cherokee, Toyota offers the RAV4 in five different trim levels. The base LE comes with a backup camera, 17-inch steel wheels, a six-speaker sound system, and Bluetooth. The XLE tacks on heated mirrors, keyless entry, and automatic LED headlights. With the XLE Premium, you will also get a leather-wrapped steering wheel, simulated leather upholstery, and a power liftgate. The Adventure model comes with an 8-inch touchscreen, roof rails, all-weather floor mats, and 19-inch alloy wheels. Last up is the Limited which builds on the XLE Premium's features list and adds an 8-inch touchscreen, an auto-dimming mirror, and navigation. Depending on the trim level you choose you could add on a hands-free liftgate, parking sensors, and heated and venitaled front seats.

Conclusions

The 2019 Jeep Cherokee is clearly the winner here with more robust features lists across its entire model lineup and not to mention more far more capability than the Toyota RAV4. You'll be able to tow far more with the Cherokee than the RAV4 and you'll be able to go further thanks to Jeeps legendary four-wheel-drive systems. If you'd like to learn more about the 2019 Jeep Cherokee then feel free to swing on by the dealership today to chat with one of our friendly sales associates.

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