Jeep Grand Cherokee vs Subaru Forester


The key differences
The Jeep Grand Cherokee is the more powerful of the two: its strongest version makes 292 hp, 144 hp more than the Subaru Forester's best.
The Jeep Grand Cherokee is 258 mm (10 in) longer than the Subaru Forester.
Typical kerb weights are 1,922 kg for the Jeep Grand Cherokee and 1,592 kg for the Subaru Forester.
In the US, the Subaru Forester has the better EPA rating at up to 35 mpg combined, against 23 mpg for the Jeep Grand Cherokee.
Specifications side by side
| Spec | Jeep Grand Cherokee | Subaru Forester |
|---|---|---|
| Body style | SUV | SUV |
| On sale since | — | — |
| Power | 268–292 hp (200–218 kW) | 134–148 hp (100–110 kW) |
| Torque | 348–637 Nm | 182–247 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 6.3–8.1 s | 9.7–12.2 s |
| Top speed | 210–234 km/h | 188–205 km/h |
| Engines in Europe | 3 | 2 |
| Best economy (Europe) | 3.2 l/100 km | 8.1 l/100 km |
| US combined economy | 21–23 mpg | 26–35 mpg |
| Electric range (US) | 470 mi | — |
| Length | 4,914 mm (193 in) | 4,656 mm (183 in) |
| Width | 1,968 mm (77 in) | 1,829 mm (72 in) |
| Height | 1,799 mm (71 in) | 1,730 mm (68 in) |
| Wheelbase | 2,964 mm (117 in) | 2,670 mm (105 in) |
| Kerb weight | 1,922 kg (4,237 lb) | 1,592 kg (3,510 lb) |
| Sold in | United States | United States |