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2026 Jeep Cherokee vs 2026 Audi Q3

2026 Jeep Cherokee
2026 Jeep Cherokee
$35,000MSRP
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2026 Audi Q3
2026 Audi Q3
$43,700MSRP
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2026 Jeep Cherokee
$35,000MSRP
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2026 Audi Q3
$43,700MSRP
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MSRP

$35,000

MSRP

$43,700

Listings

2643

Listings

366

Ratings & Reviews

User Reviews
User Reviews

Expert reviews

7.0 out of 10

Expert reviews

Pros

  • Standard all-wheel drive

  • Standard advanced safety features

  • Less-polarizing styling than before

Cons

  • Overly-complicated vehicle settings

  • Less cargo space than some competitors

2026 Jeep Cherokee Reviews Summary

The Jeep Cherokee returns for the 2026 model year after a two-year hiatus. It’s once again a compact crossover SUV aimed at popular models such as the Honda CR-V and the Toyota RAV4, but it features more traditional styling than its predecessor. That’s not the only thing about the Cherokee that got a major rethink. This is also the first Cherokee — and the only current North American-market Jeep — with a hybrid powertrain.

Verdict: The redesigned Cherokee successfully merges traditional Jeep styling with the winning template for mainstream crossover SUVs.

2026 Audi Q3 Reviews Summary

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Popular Features & Specs

Engine

1.6L 210 hp I4 Hybrid

Engine

2.0L 255 hp I4

Drive Train

4X4

Drive Train

AWD

Seating Capacity

5

Seating Capacity

5

Horsepower

Horsepower

255 hp @ 5250 rpm

EV Battery Capacity

1.08 kWh

EV Battery Capacity

MPG City

39

MPG City

22

MPG Highway

35

MPG Highway

29
2026 Jeep Cherokee
2026 Jeep Cherokee
$35,000MSRP
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2026 Audi Q3
2026 Audi Q3
$43,700MSRP
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2026 Jeep Cherokee
$35,000MSRP
Overview
Overview
OverviewShop Now
2026 Audi Q3
$43,700MSRP
Overview
Overview
OverviewShop Now

Overview

MSRP
$35,000
$43,700
Listings

Ratings & Reviews

User reviews
Expert reviews

7.0 out of 10

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Pros & cons

Pros

  • Standard all-wheel drive

  • Standard advanced safety features

  • Less-polarizing styling than before

Cons

  • Overly-complicated vehicle settings

  • Less cargo space than some competitors

Summary

The Jeep Cherokee returns for the 2026 model year after a two-year hiatus. It’s once again a compact crossover SUV aimed at popular models such as the Honda CR-V and the Toyota RAV4, but it features more traditional styling than its predecessor. That’s not the only thing about the Cherokee that got a major rethink. This is also the first Cherokee — and the only current North American-market Jeep — with a hybrid powertrain.

Verdict: The redesigned Cherokee successfully merges traditional Jeep styling with the winning template for mainstream crossover SUVs.

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Popular Features & Specs

Engine
1.6L 210 hp I4 Hybrid
2.0L 255 hp I4
Drive Train
4X4
AWD
Seating Capacity
5
5
Horsepower
255 hp @ 5250 rpm
EV Battery Capacity
1.08 kWh
MPG City
39
22
MPG Highway
35
29
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