Cherokee vs bZ Woodland
The Cherokee and the bZ Woodland compete for the same spot on your shortlist, with Jeep and Toyota each making its case. There is a favorite. The bZ Woodland beats the Cherokee in 2 of 4 areas, and engine & performance is its biggest advantage. There’s also a launch price gap of $10,300 in favor of the Cherokee.
At a glance
- Engine & Performance bZ Woodland wins
- Space & Practicality Tie
- Off-road & Towing Tie
- Safety & Tech bZ Woodland wins
- Price Cherokee wins
- Off-road & Towing7.9
- Off-road & Towing7.9
Spec scores (0 to 10) are calculated from manufacturer specs against other models in the same class. See how the formula works. They are not reviews or user ratings.
Key Differences
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The bZ Woodland has 165 hp more power
Few buyers will miss this one. The bZ Woodland brings 375 hp to the table; the Cherokee brings 210 hp. The bZ Woodland’s extra output gives it more in reserve when you need to get up to speed.
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The bZ Woodland has a bigger 14 in touchscreen
The bZ Woodland gets a small bonus on largest touchscreen, with 14 in against the Cherokee’s 12.3 in. The bZ Woodland’s larger display gives navigation and menus more room.
Design & Size
- Cherokee 188 in × 74.7 in × 67.5 in
- bZ Woodland 190.2 in × 73.2 in × 65.9 in
Size is a trade-off, not a score: the Cherokee is larger, the bZ Woodland more compact.
Dimensions
| Spec | Cherokee | bZ Woodland |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 188 in | 190.2 in |
| Width (no mirrors) | 74.7 in | 73.2 in |
| Height | 67.5 in | 65.9 in |
| Wheelbase | 113 in | 112.2 in |
Engine & Performance
bZ Woodland leads
This section belongs to the bZ Woodland. In engine & performance, it leads the Cherokee by a margin that’s hard to ignore. The bZ Woodland brings 165 hp more power. More power helps with merging, overtaking and climbing hills, especially with passengers and luggage on board. Anyone shopping mainly on engine & performance should start with the bZ Woodland.
Total system output
Cherokee: 210 hp bZ Woodland: 375 hp Power is only part of the story; weight, gearing and torque delivery shape how quick a car feels.
Space & Practicality
Too close to call
The differences on space & practicality are small enough to ignore in daily use. For space & practicality, pick whichever you prefer for other reasons.
Off-road & Towing
Too close to call
You can skip ahead if off-road & towing was your deciding factor: the two are evenly matched here. The takeaway: off-road & towing is not where these two differ.
Safety & Tech
bZ Woodland leads
The bZ Woodland has the slight upper hand on safety & tech. On the bZ Woodland, you get a bigger 14 in touchscreen. Screen size isn’t everything (physical controls and software speed matter too), but bigger is easier to read. In short, the bZ Woodland is the better-equipped car for safety & tech.
Largest touchscreen
Cherokee: 12.3 in bZ Woodland: 14 in A bigger touchscreen makes maps and phone mirroring easier to read at a glance.
Full Specifications
Engine & Performance
| Spec | Cherokee | bZ Woodland |
|---|---|---|
| Powertrain | Hybrid | Battery electric |
| Engine | 1.6L turbo I4 hybrid (two electric motors) | Dual electric motors, 74.7 kWh battery |
| Total system output | 210 hp | 375 hp (winner) |
| Torque | 230 lb-ft | N/A (not specified) |
| Transmission | eCVT | Single-speed |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD |
Fuel Economy & Range
| Spec | Cherokee | bZ Woodland |
|---|---|---|
| Fuel economy (combined)EPA estimate where available | 37 mpg | N/A (not specified) |
| Fuel economy (city) | 39 mpg | N/A (not specified) |
| Fuel economy (highway) | 35 mpg | N/A (not specified) |
| Electric range | N/A (not specified) | 281 mi |
Space & Practicality
| Spec | Cherokee | bZ Woodland |
|---|---|---|
| Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Cargo (behind rear seats) | N/A (not specified) | 33.8 cu ft |
| Cargo (seats folded) | N/A (not specified) | 74.3 cu ft |
Off-road & Towing
| Spec | Cherokee | bZ Woodland |
|---|---|---|
| Ground clearance | 8 in | N/A (not specified) |
| Max towing | 3,500 lb | 3,500 lb |
| AWD / 4WD available | Yes | Yes |
Safety & Tech
| Spec | Cherokee | bZ Woodland |
|---|---|---|
| Largest touchscreen | 12.3 in | 14 in (winner) |
| Apple CarPlay / Android Auto | Wireless Apple CarPlay & Android Auto | N/A (not specified) |
| Basic warranty | 3 yr / 36,000 mi | 3 yr / 36,000 mi |
Dimensions
| Spec | Cherokee | bZ Woodland |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 188 in | 190.2 in |
| Width (no mirrors) | 74.7 in | 73.2 in |
| Height | 67.5 in | 65.9 in |
| Wheelbase | 113 in | 112.2 in |
Price
| Spec | Cherokee | bZ Woodland |
|---|---|---|
| Starting MSRP | $35,000 (winner) | $45,300 |
“N/A” means the manufacturer does not specify the value or we could not confirm it. Figures marked “manufacturer rating” are the maker’s own claims, not our measurements.
Price & Value
A launch price gap of 29% is hard to ignore, and in this case it amounts to $10,300 in favor of the Cherokee. Spending the extra $10,300 on the bZ Woodland gets you 165 hp more power and a bigger 14 in touchscreen over the Cherokee.
Prices shown are US launch prices as of October 2025. Retail prices change often, so it’s worth checking current offers.
Which One Should You Buy?
Choose the Cherokee if…
- you’d rather keep $10,300 in your pocket
- you want the bigger car
- you’re comfortable with how Jeep does things
Choose the bZ Woodland if…
- you merge, overtake or climb hills with a full load (375 hp vs 210 hp)
- you rely on navigation and phone mirroring on a larger display (14 in vs 12.3 in)
- you want the more compact car
Also Compared
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better for most people, the Cherokee or the bZ Woodland?
The bZ Woodland wins more of the areas we compared, so it’s the safer pick unless every dollar counts and $10,300 is a real sum for you.
Is the Cherokee bigger than the bZ Woodland?
The bZ Woodland is actually the more compact one. It measures 190.2 × 73.2 × 65.9 in, while the Cherokee comes in at 188 × 74.7 × 67.5 in.
Which costs less, the Cherokee or the bZ Woodland?
Going by launch prices, the Cherokee costs $10,300 less than the bZ Woodland. Prices as of October 2025; current offers may differ.
Executive Summary
Honestly, the Cherokee versus the bZ Woodland is one of those matchups where your priorities matter more than the logo. I’d put 165 hp more power at the top of the list, and it belongs to the bZ Woodland. Nor should you ignore that the bZ Woodland has a bigger 14 in touchscreen.
Your priorities do the choosing here: price points to the Cherokee, engine & performance to the bZ Woodland.
My pick: the bZ Woodland, unless paying $10,300 more feels hard to justify for you.
Personal opinion based on the data above. Your priorities may differ.