Jeep Cherokee XJ or Mitsubishi Pajero I (L040)?

1984–2001 vs 1982–1991 · SUV 5-door vs SUV 3-door/SUV 5-door

In short

Length: Cherokee XJ 4,241 mm, Pajero I (L040) 4,650 mm — a 41 cm difference.
Lowest consumption: Cherokee XJ 9.5 l/100 km, Pajero I (L040) 10.5 l/100 km.
Power: Cherokee XJ 85–135 kW, Pajero I (L040) 62–104 kW.
Standard equipment: Cherokee XJ 19 items (Sport), Pajero I (L040) 13 items (Standard).
Neither is listed on Autodrom right now.

Jeep Cherokee XJ1984–2001 · 3 engines · Sport, Limited, CountrySpecifications →Listings →

Mitsubishi Pajero I (L040)1982–1991 · 7 engines · Standard, ExceedSpecifications →Listings →

Only differences

better value

	Jeep Cherokee XJ1984–2001no listings	Mitsubishi Pajero I (L040)1982–1991no listings
Dimensions
Length	Length4,241 mm	Length3,995 mm–4,650 mm
Width	Width1,793 mm	Width1,680 mm
Height	Height1,636 mm	Height1,850 mm–1,900 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase2,578 mm	Wheelbase2,350 mm–2,695 mm
Ground clearance	Ground clearance203 mm	Ground clearance205 mm
Trunk volume	Trunk volume1,000 l	Trunk volumenot specified
Curb weight	Curb weight1,520 kg–1,620 kg	Curb weight1,400 kg–1,780 kg
Fuel tank	Fuel tank76 l	Fuel tank60 l–92 l
Engines
Production years	Production years1984–2001	Production years1982–1991
Body type	Body typeSUV 5-door	Body typeSUV 3-door, SUV 5-door
Number of engines	Number of engines3	Number of engines7
Power	Power85–135 kW (116–184 hp)	Power62–104 kW (84–141 hp)
Displacement (l)	Displacement (l)2.5–4.0	Displacement (l)2.3–3.0
Fuel	FuelDiesel, Petrol	FuelDiesel, Petrol
Gearbox	GearboxManual, Automatic	GearboxManual, Automatic
Drivetrain	DrivetrainAll-wheel (4x4)	DrivetrainAll-wheel (4x4)
Lowest consumption	Lowest consumption9.5 l/100 km · 2.5 TD	Lowest consumption10.5 l/100 km · 2.5 TD
Best 0–100 km/h	Best 0–100 km/h10 s · 4.0 i	Best 0–100 km/h14.5 s · 3.0 V6
Top speed	Top speed180 km/h	Top speed160 km/h
Trim levelsSport · Standard
Items in the base trim	Items in the base trim19 · Sport	Items in the base trim13 · Standard
Items in the top trim	Items in the top trim28 · Limited	Items in the top trim19 · Exceed
Equipment · Comfort3 · 1
Air Conditioning	Air Conditioning✓	Air Conditioning—
Front Power Windows	Front Power Windows✓	Front Power Windows—
Power Steering	Power Steering✓	Power Steering✓
Equipment · Interior4 · 4
Grey Interior	Grey Interior—	Grey Interior✓
Fabric	Fabric✓	Fabric✓
5 Seats	5 Seats✓	5 Seats✓
Folding Rear Seat	Folding Rear Seat✓	Folding Rear Seat✓
Tinted Windows	Tinted Windows✓	Tinted Windows—
Equipment · Multimedia2 · 2
Audio System	Audio System✓	Audio System—
Audio Preparation	Audio Preparation—	Audio Preparation✓
12V Socket	12V Socket✓	12V Socket✓
Equipment · Visibility & lights0 · 1
Halogen Headlights	Halogen Headlights—	Halogen Headlights✓
Equipment · Safety3 · 0
Driver's Airbag	Driver's Airbag✓	Driver's Airbag—
Front Passenger Airbag	Front Passenger Airbag✓	Front Passenger Airbag—
ABS	ABS✓	ABS—
Equipment · Anti-theft2 · 0
Central Locking	Central Locking✓	Central Locking—
Immobilizer	Immobilizer✓	Immobilizer—
Equipment · Exterior5 · 5
Steel Wheels	Steel Wheels✓	Steel Wheels✓
R15 Wheels	R15 Wheels✓	R15 Wheels✓
Roof Rails	Roof Rails✓	Roof Rails—
Low-range Gearbox	Low-range Gearbox✓	Low-range Gearbox✓
Full-size spare wheel	Full-size spare wheel✓	Full-size spare wheel✓
Engine skid plate	Engine skid plate—	Engine skid plate✓
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Listings	Listings0	Listings0

Frequently asked questions

Which is bigger — Jeep Cherokee XJ or Mitsubishi Pajero I (L040)?

Length: Mitsubishi Pajero I (L040) 4,650 mm, Jeep Cherokee XJ 4,241 mm (a 409 mm difference). Wheelbase: 2,695 vs 2,578 mm.

Which uses less fuel — Jeep Cherokee XJ or Mitsubishi Pajero I (L040)?

The most frugal Jeep Cherokee XJ uses 9.5 l/100 km (2.5 TD); the most frugal Mitsubishi Pajero I (L040) 10.5 l/100 km (2.5 TD).

Which is more powerful — Jeep Cherokee XJ or Mitsubishi Pajero I (L040)?

The strongest Jeep Cherokee XJ makes 135 kW (184 hp) (4.0 i); the strongest Mitsubishi Pajero I (L040) 104 kW (141 hp) (3.0 V6).

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