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):

Layout	Terminal types	Base hold-down
1 – positive on the left side	1	B13
1 – positive on the left side	1	B1
0 – positive on the right side	1	Korean B1
0 – positive on the right side	1	B01
0 – positive on the right side	1	B13

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.

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Jeep Cherokee II (XJ) – petrol engines:

• 2.5
• 2.5 4×4
• 2.5 i
• 2.5 i 4×4
• 2.5 SE

Model	Capacity and CCA	Dimensions (LxWxH)	Price
Bosch S4 S40 09	74 Ah 680 A	278x175x190 mm	More
Exide Excell EB741	74 Ah 680 A	278x175x190 mm	More
Varta Blue Dynamic E12	74 Ah 680 A	278x175x190 mm	More

For the 2.5, 2.5 4×4, 2.5 i petrol engines and others from the above list, we select batteries measuring 278x175x190 mm with 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.

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Jeep Cherokee II (XJ) – petrol engines:

• 4.0
• 4.0 4×4
• 4.0 i
• 4.0 i 4×4

Model	Capacity and CCA	Dimensions (LxWxH)	Price
Yuasa YBX3000 YBX3113	50 Ah 530 A	236x182x178 mm	More

For the 4.0, 4.0 4×4, 4.0 i petrol engines and others from the above list, we select batteries measuring 236x182x178 mm with a capacity exceeding 49 Ah. The base hold-down of the above batteries is B1.

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Jeep Cherokee II (XJ) – diesel engines:

• 2.5 TD
• 2.5 Tdi 4×4

Model	Capacity and CCA	Dimensions (LxWxH)	Price
Bosch S3 S30 08	70 Ah 640 A	278x175x190 mm	More
Bosch S4 S40 08	74 Ah 680 A	278x175x190 mm	More
Bosch S5 S50 08	77 Ah 780 A	278x175x190 mm	More
Exide Classic EC700	70 Ah 640 A	278x175x190 mm	More
Exide Excell EB740	74 Ah 680 A	278x175x190 mm	More
Exide Premium EA770	77 Ah 760 A	278x175x190 mm	More
Halfords Essentials HB 096	70 Ah 640 A	278x175x190 mm	More
Halfords Standard HCB 096	76 Ah 680 A	278x175x190 mm	More
Lucas Premium LP096	75 Ah 680 A	278x175x190 mm	More
Lucas Supreme LS096	78 Ah 780 A	278x175x190 mm	More
Varta Black Dynamic E13	70 Ah 640 A	278x175x190 mm	More
Varta Blue Dynamic E11	74 Ah 680 A	278x175x190 mm	More
Varta Silver Dynamic E44	77 Ah 780 A	278x175x190 mm	More

For the Jeep Cherokee II (XJ) with 2.5 TD or 2.5 Tdi 4×4 diesel engines, we recommend batteries sized 276x175x190 mm or 278x175x190 mm, with a minimum capacity of 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.

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Jeep Cherokee II (XJ) – diesel engines:

• 2.1 TD

Model	Capacity and CCA	Dimensions (LxWxH)	Price
Bosch S4 S40 28	95 Ah 830 A	306x173x225 mm	More
Exide Excell EB954	95 Ah 720 A	306x173x222 mm	More
Exide Premium EA954	95 Ah 800 A	306x173x222 mm	More
Varta Blue Dynamic G7	95 Ah 830 A	306x173x225 mm	More

The Jeep Cherokee II (XJ) with a 2.1 TD diesel engine should be compatible with batteries of dimensions 306x173x222 mm or 306x173x225 mm, with a minimum capacity of 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.

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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