2021 Jeep Cherokee vs 2021 Honda CR-V: the Honda advantage

On the market since 1996, the Honda CR-V has been one of the best-selling SUVs in its category year after year, and has consistently faired far better than its rival, the Jeep Cherokee. But what makes the Honda SUV so popular compared to the competition? What makes it so special and what advantages does it offer? Spinelli, your Honda dealer in Montreal near Laval, tells you all about the advantages of the 2021 Honda CR-V over the 2021 Jeep Cherokee!

Overview

Available in 6 versions - LX-2WD, LX, Sport, EX-L, Touring and Black Edition - the 2021 CR-V is priced between $31,760 and $45,360, which is quite similar to the pricing of the Jeep Cherokee. Its versatility, fuel efficiency and reliability were the main factors contributing to its 73% overall score by The Car Guide, compared to the Cherokee's 68% score.

Exterior design

Athletic and modern, the CR-V's silhouette is sure to turn heads on the road! Standard features include heated exterior mirrors - some with integrated turn signals - defrosting windshield wipers, and wheels ranging from 17 to 19 inches in diameter, depending on the model.

One thing is for sure: when it comes to looks, the CR-V has nothing to envy its rival!

Powertrain

Under the hood, the Honda CR-V hides a 1.5- L 4-cylinder engine coupled with a CVT transmission on all versions. This powertrain generates 190 horsepower and 179 lb-ft of torque.   That's more than some models of the 2021 Cherokee, which can only generate 180 horsepower. You'll also have a choice between FWD or AWD systems, while its towing capacity is of 680 kg or 1500 pounds.

In terms of fuel efficiency, the CR-V once again takes the advantage over its rival, with city/highway fuel consumptions ratings as low as 8.3/7.0 L/100 km, compared to 10.8/7.5 L/100 km for the Jeep SUV.

Interior

With room for up to 5 passengers and their luggage, the 2021 CR-V also boasts a very generous 1110 liters of cargo space behind the 2^nd-row seats. That’s considerably more than the Cherokee, which only offers 731 liters of cargo space. And if you fold down the rear seat, the CR-V once again outshines its competitor with a maximum cargo space of 2,146 liters, while the 2021 Jeep Cherokee only offers 1,634 liters after folding the rear seat.

So if you need to carry a lot of gear on a regular basis, the CR-V will prove time and time again to be the better choice over the Jeep SUV.

What’s more, the Honda CR-V has no reason to envy the competition in terms of onboard features! For example, it offers standard features such as heated front seats, a smart key (not available on many Cherokees) and Apple CarPlay/Android Auto integration, among others. Depending on your version, your 2021 Honda CR-V can also come standard with other features including heated rear seats, dual-zone climate control, a 160-331 W audio system, wireless charging for your smartphone as well as a satellite navigation system, to name a few.

The 2021 CR-V also enjoys many advantages over the Jeep Cherokee in terms of safety. It boasts a long list of standard safety features such pre-collision alert, the collision mitigation braking system, adaptive cruise control, a multi-angle rear view camera and more.

When you choose a 2021 Honda CR-V, you're not only choosing a compact SUV with a proven record of reliability: you are choosing an SUV that offers outstanding value and industry-leading versatility!

Test drive the new 2021 CR-V at Spinelli Honda

To learn more about our Cherokee vs CR-V comparison or about the advantages of the 2021 CR-V over the Jeep Cherokee, or to discover the list of standard and optional features of the different Honda SUV versions, stop by for a at Spinelli Honda today! We are located in Montreal, not far from Laval.