Jeep Grand Cherokee vs Subaru Forester

Jeep Grand Cherokee
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Subaru Forester
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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

Jeep Grand Cherokee and Subaru Forester side by side. Typical values; figures vary by trim and year.
SpecJeep Grand CherokeeSubaru Forester
Body styleSUVSUV
On sale since——
Power268–292 hp (200–218 kW)134–148 hp (100–110 kW)
Torque348–637 Nm182–247 Nm
0–100 km/h6.3–8.1 s9.7–12.2 s
Top speed210–234 km/h188–205 km/h
Engines in Europe32
Best economy (Europe)3.2 l/100 km8.1 l/100 km
US combined economy21–23 mpg26–35 mpg
Electric range (US)470 mi—
Length4,914 mm (193 in)4,656 mm (183 in)
Width1,968 mm (77 in)1,829 mm (72 in)
Height1,799 mm (71 in)1,730 mm (68 in)
Wheelbase2,964 mm (117 in)2,670 mm (105 in)
Kerb weight1,922 kg (4,237 lb)1,592 kg (3,510 lb)
Sold inUnited StatesUnited States

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