Jeep Cherokee II (XJ) (1984-2001) – batteries


Jeep Cherokee in version II (XJ) was produced in the years 1984 – 2001. We invite you to a list of batteries matching individual engine versions.

Basic parameters of batteries suitable for Jeep Cherokee (1984-2001):

LayoutTerminal typesBase hold-down
1 – positive on the left side1B13
1 – positive on the left side1B1
0 – positive on the right side1Korean B1
0 – positive on the right side1B01
0 – positive on the right side1B13
As you can see, in case of Jeep Cherokee, even the basic parameters of the batteries (battery layout, terminal types and base hold-down) are not identical for all engine versions. For this reason, care must be taken to match the battery to a specific engine.

Jeep Cherokee II (XJ) – petrol engines:
  • 2.5
  • 2.5 4×4
  • 2.5 i
  • 2.5 i 4×4
  • 2.5 SE

Brand and seriesModelCapacityCold Cranking AmpsDimensions (LxWxH)Base Hold-DownPrice
Bosch S4S40 0974 Ah680 A278x175x190 mmB13More
Exide ExcellEB74174 Ah680 A278x175x190 mmB13More
Varta Blue DynamicE1274 Ah680 A278x175x190 mmB13More
For these petrol engines, we recommend batteries with dimensions of 278x175x190 mm and a capacity exceeding 71 Ah. All the batteries in the above list have the same capacity 74Ah and Cold Cranking Amps: 680 A. All of the above motors have a base hold-down B13.

Jeep Cherokee II (XJ) – petrol engines:
  • 4.0
  • 4.0 4×4
  • 4.0 i
  • 4.0 i 4×4

Brand and seriesModelCapacityCold Cranking AmpsDimensions (LxWxH)Base Hold-DownPrice
Yuasa YBX3000YBX311350 Ah530 A236x182x178 mmB1More
For these petrol engines, we recommend batteries with dimensions of 236x182x178 mm and a capacity exceeding 49 Ah. The base hold-down of the above batteries is B1.

Jeep Cherokee II (XJ) – diesel engines:
  • 2.5 TD
  • 2.5 Tdi 4×4

Brand and seriesModelCapacityCold Cranking AmpsDimensions (LxWxH)Base Hold-DownPrice
Bosch S3S30 0870 Ah640 A278x175x190 mmB13More
Bosch S4S40 0874 Ah680 A278x175x190 mmB13More
Bosch S5S50 0877 Ah780 A278x175x190 mmB13More
Exide ClassicEC70070 Ah640 A278x175x190 mmB13More
Exide ExcellEB74074 Ah680 A278x175x190 mmB13More
Exide PremiumEA77077 Ah760 A278x175x190 mmB13More
Halfords EssentialsHB 09670 Ah640 A278x175x190 mmB13More
Halfords StandardHCB 09676 Ah680 A278x175x190 mmB13More
Lucas PremiumLP09675 Ah680 A278x175x190 mmB13
Lucas SupremeLS09678 Ah780 A278x175x190 mmB13More
Varta Black DynamicE1370 Ah640 A278x175x190 mmB13More
Varta Blue DynamicE1174 Ah680 A278x175x190 mmB13More
Varta Silver DynamicE4477 Ah780 A278x175x190 mmB13More
These diesel engines should work with batteries of dimensions 276x175x190 mm or 278x175x190 mm, which capacity is minimum 67 Ah. The most basic battery of this set is Halfords Essentials HB 096 of a capacity 70Ah and 640A Cold Cranking Amps, the battery with the biggest capacity is Lucas Supreme LS096 of a capacity 78 Ah, having 780A Cold Cranking Amps. The base hold-down of the above batteries is B13.

Jeep Cherokee II (XJ) – diesel engines:
  • 2.1 TD

Brand and seriesModelCapacityCold Cranking AmpsDimensions (LxWxH)Base Hold-DownPrice
Bosch S4S40 2895 Ah830 A306x173x225 mmB01More
Exide ExcellEB95495 Ah720 A306x173x222 mmKorean B1More
Exide PremiumEA95495 Ah800 A306x173x222 mmKorean B1More
Varta Blue DynamicG795 Ah830 A306x173x225 mmB01More
These diesel engines should work with batteries of dimensions 306x173x222 mm or 306x173x225 mm, which capacity is minimum 0 Ah. The most basic battery of this set is Exide Excell EB954 of a capacity 95Ah and 720A Cold Cranking Amps, the battery with the biggest capacity is Varta Blue Dynamic G7 of a capacity 95 Ah, having 830A Cold Cranking Amps.
If you’re still unsure which battery fits your Jeep Cherokee , or if you want to help others in their selection, please send us a photo of your current battery in the comment section at the bottom of the page. You can also send the picture to contact@whatbattery.co.uk (we will place it in the comments to also help other users). Be sure to specify the car model, year, type, as well as the engine capacity and power. We’ll do our best to assist you!

See also information about other cars of this manufacturer

Jeep Cherokee III (KJ) (2001-2008) battery
Jeep Cherokee IV (KK) (2008-2013) battery
Jeep Grand Cherokee I (ZJ) (1991-1999) battery
Jeep Grand Cherokee II (WJ) (1999-2004) battery
Jeep Grand Cherokee III (WK) (2005-2010) battery
Jeep Grand Cherokee IV (WK2) (2010-) battery
Jeep Wrangler I (YJ) (1987-1995) battery
Jeep Wrangler II (TJ, LJ) (1997-2007) battery
Jeep Wrangler III (JK) (2007-) battery


4 responses to “Jeep Cherokee II (XJ) (1984-2001) – batteries”

  1. hi please advise i have a 1997 jeep cherokee 2.5 petrol what battery do i need as I don’t have the correct one fitted thanks

    • As in the article above. A battery with dimensions of 278x175x190 mm should fit. Its capacity should be around 74 Ah. What battery is currently in your Cherokee?

  2. for the Jeep cherokee XJ 4L i 4X4 2000
    the dimensions of the battery you mention above are totally wrong. The limits of the battery tray are 265 X 190 X 175 (H)

    • Thank you for bringing it to our attention. We have corrected the information for the Jeep Cherokee with 4.0 L gasoline engines.

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