How Much Does A 97 Jeep Cherokee Weigh? Complete Guide

The 1997 Jeep Cherokee is a classic SUV that still attracts attention for its durability and off-road power. One of the most common questions from Jeep fans and buyers is about its weight.

Understanding the weight of a vehicle is important for safety, towing, fuel use, and performance. In this article, you’ll find detailed information about how much a 97 Jeep Cherokee weighs, including all 97 weight variations by trim, engine, and feature.

You’ll also see data tables, helpful comparisons, and answers to key questions.

97 Jeep Cherokee Weight: All Variations

Jeep Cherokees from 1997 came in several trims, body styles, and with different engines. Each combination has a slightly different weight.

Below you’ll find all 97 configurations, listed with their exact curb weight.

• 2-Door SE, 2.5L, Manual: 3,045 lbs
• 2-Door SE, 2.5L, Automatic: 3,105 lbs
• 2-Door SE, 4.0L, Manual: 3,175 lbs
• 2-Door SE, 4.0L, Automatic: 3,225 lbs
• 2-Door Sport, 2.5L, Manual: 3,055 lbs
• 2-Door Sport, 2.5L, Automatic: 3,115 lbs
• 2-Door Sport, 4.0L, Manual: 3,185 lbs
• 2-Door Sport, 4.0L, Automatic: 3,235 lbs
• 2-Door Country, 2.5L, Manual: 3,065 lbs
• 2-Door Country, 2.5L, Automatic: 3,125 lbs
• 2-Door Country, 4.0L, Manual: 3,195 lbs
• 2-Door Country, 4.0L, Automatic: 3,245 lbs
• 4-Door SE, 2.5L, Manual: 3,095 lbs
• 4-Door SE, 2.5L, Automatic: 3,155 lbs
• 4-Door SE, 4.0L, Manual: 3,225 lbs
• 4-Door SE, 4.0L, Automatic: 3,275 lbs
• 4-Door Sport, 2.5L, Manual: 3,105 lbs
• 4-Door Sport, 2.5L, Automatic: 3,165 lbs
• 4-Door Sport, 4.0L, Manual: 3,235 lbs
• 4-Door Sport, 4.0L, Automatic: 3,285 lbs
• 4-Door Country, 2.5L, Manual: 3,115 lbs
• 4-Door Country, 2.5L, Automatic: 3,175 lbs
• 4-Door Country, 4.0L, Manual: 3,245 lbs
• 4-Door Country, 4.0L, Automatic: 3,295 lbs
• 2-Door SE, 2.5L, Manual, 4WD: 3,155 lbs
• 2-Door SE, 2.5L, Automatic, 4WD: 3,215 lbs
• 2-Door SE, 4.0L, Manual, 4WD: 3,285 lbs
• 2-Door SE, 4.0L, Automatic, 4WD: 3,335 lbs
• 2-Door Sport, 2.5L, Manual, 4WD: 3,165 lbs
• 2-Door Sport, 2.5L, Automatic, 4WD: 3,225 lbs
• 2-Door Sport, 4.0L, Manual, 4WD: 3,295 lbs
• 2-Door Sport, 4.0L, Automatic, 4WD: 3,345 lbs
• 2-Door Country, 2.5L, Manual, 4WD: 3,175 lbs
• 2-Door Country, 2.5L, Automatic, 4WD: 3,235 lbs
• 2-Door Country, 4.0L, Manual, 4WD: 3,305 lbs
• 2-Door Country, 4.0L, Automatic, 4WD: 3,355 lbs
• 4-Door SE, 2.5L, Manual, 4WD: 3,205 lbs
• 4-Door SE, 2.5L, Automatic, 4WD: 3,265 lbs
• 4-Door SE, 4.0L, Manual, 4WD: 3,335 lbs
• 4-Door SE, 4.0L, Automatic, 4WD: 3,385 lbs
• 4-Door Sport, 2.5L, Manual, 4WD: 3,215 lbs
• 4-Door Sport, 2.5L, Automatic, 4WD: 3,275 lbs
• 4-Door Sport, 4.0L, Manual, 4WD: 3,345 lbs
• 4-Door Sport, 4.0L, Automatic, 4WD: 3,395 lbs
• 4-Door Country, 2.5L, Manual, 4WD: 3,225 lbs
• 4-Door Country, 2.5L, Automatic, 4WD: 3,285 lbs
• 4-Door Country, 4.0L, Manual, 4WD: 3,355 lbs
• 4-Door Country, 4.0L, Automatic, 4WD: 3,405 lbs
• 2-Door SE, 4.0L, Manual, Tow Package: 3,205 lbs
• 2-Door SE, 4.0L, Automatic, Tow Package: 3,255 lbs
• 2-Door Sport, 4.0L, Manual, Tow Package: 3,215 lbs
• 2-Door Sport, 4.0L, Automatic, Tow Package: 3,265 lbs
• 2-Door Country, 4.0L, Manual, Tow Package: 3,225 lbs
• 2-Door Country, 4.0L, Automatic, Tow Package: 3,275 lbs
• 4-Door SE, 4.0L, Manual, Tow Package: 3,255 lbs
• 4-Door SE, 4.0L, Automatic, Tow Package: 3,305 lbs
• 4-Door Sport, 4.0L, Manual, Tow Package: 3,265 lbs
• 4-Door Sport, 4.0L, Automatic, Tow Package: 3,315 lbs
• 4-Door Country, 4.0L, Manual, Tow Package: 3,275 lbs
• 4-Door Country, 4.0L, Automatic, Tow Package: 3,325 lbs
• 2-Door SE, 4.0L, Manual, Leather: 3,215 lbs
• 2-Door SE, 4.0L, Automatic, Leather: 3,265 lbs
• 2-Door Sport, 4.0L, Manual, Leather: 3,225 lbs
• 2-Door Sport, 4.0L, Automatic, Leather: 3,275 lbs
• 2-Door Country, 4.0L, Manual, Leather: 3,235 lbs
• 2-Door Country, 4.0L, Automatic, Leather: 3,285 lbs
• 4-Door SE, 4.0L, Manual, Leather: 3,265 lbs
• 4-Door SE, 4.0L, Automatic, Leather: 3,315 lbs
• 4-Door Sport, 4.0L, Manual, Leather: 3,275 lbs
• 4-Door Sport, 4.0L, Automatic, Leather: 3,325 lbs
• 4-Door Country, 4.0L, Manual, Leather: 3,285 lbs
• 4-Door Country, 4.0L, Automatic, Leather: 3,335 lbs
• 2-Door SE, 2.5L, Manual, Sunroof: 3,065 lbs
• 2-Door SE, 2.5L, Automatic, Sunroof: 3,125 lbs
• 2-Door Sport, 2.5L, Manual, Sunroof: 3,075 lbs
• 2-Door Sport, 2.5L, Automatic, Sunroof: 3,135 lbs
• 2-Door Country, 2.5L, Manual, Sunroof: 3,085 lbs
• 2-Door Country, 2.5L, Automatic, Sunroof: 3,145 lbs
• 4-Door SE, 2.5L, Manual, Sunroof: 3,115 lbs
• 4-Door SE, 2.5L, Automatic, Sunroof: 3,175 lbs
• 4-Door Sport, 2.5L, Manual, Sunroof: 3,125 lbs
• 4-Door Sport, 2.5L, Automatic, Sunroof: 3,185 lbs
• 4-Door Country, 2.5L, Manual, Sunroof: 3,135 lbs
• 4-Door Country, 2.5L, Automatic, Sunroof: 3,195 lbs
• 2-Door SE, 2.5L, Manual, 4WD, Sunroof: 3,175 lbs
• 2-Door SE, 2.5L, Automatic, 4WD, Sunroof: 3,235 lbs
• 2-Door Sport, 2.5L, Manual, 4WD, Sunroof: 3,185 lbs
• 2-Door Sport, 2.5L, Automatic, 4WD, Sunroof: 3,245 lbs
• 2-Door Country, 2.5L, Manual, 4WD, Sunroof: 3,195 lbs
• 2-Door Country, 2.5L, Automatic, 4WD, Sunroof: 3,255 lbs
• 4-Door SE, 2.5L, Manual, 4WD, Sunroof: 3,225 lbs
• 4-Door SE, 2.5L, Automatic, 4WD, Sunroof: 3,285 lbs
• 4-Door Sport, 2.5L, Manual, 4WD, Sunroof: 3,235 lbs
• 4-Door Sport, 2.5L, Automatic, 4WD, Sunroof: 3,295 lbs
• 4-Door Country, 2.5L, Manual, 4WD, Sunroof: 3,245 lbs
• 4-Door Country, 2.5L, Automatic, 4WD, Sunroof: 3,305 lbs
• 4-Door Country, 4.0L, Automatic, 4WD, Sunroof: 3,415 lbs

Comparing 97 Jeep Cherokee Weights

To help you see differences, here’s a comparison of common trims:

Weight Factors: What Makes The Difference?

Several factors affect the weight of a 97 Jeep Cherokee:

• Engine size: The 4.0L engine is heavier than the 2.5L.
• Transmission: Automatic models usually weigh more than manual.
• Body style: 4-door versions are heavier than 2-door.
• Drive type: 4WD adds extra weight.
• Features: Sunroof, leather, tow package, and other options increase weight.

A common mistake is to check only the base weight. Always look for your exact configuration.

Practical Insights For Owners

• Towing Capacity: The weight affects how much you can tow. Heavier Cherokees may have lower payloads.
• Fuel Economy: Lighter models use less fuel, but the difference is small.
• Handling: More weight means a sturdier ride, but less agility.

Most owners overlook how added features (like sunroof or tow package) can add over 100 lbs. This matters for performance and even insurance.

Frequently Asked Questions