2024 Jeep Grand Cherokee vs. 2024 Subaru Ascent Review

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2024 Jeep
Grand Cherokee

MSRP*: $38,035 to $62,560
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2024 Subaru
Ascent

MSRP*: $34,395 to $48,695
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MPG - City 19 MPG 19 - 20 MPG
MPG - Hwy 26 MPG 25 - 26 MPG
Seating Capacity 5 seats 7 - 8 seats
Cargo Space 70.8 ft3 72.8 - 75.6 ft3
Engine
  • 293-hp, 3.6-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 260-hp, 2.4-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
Transmission Automatic Continuously Variable
Drivetrain Four Wheel Drive, Rear Wheel Drive All Wheel Drive
Horsepower 293 hp 260 hp
Towing Capacity 6,200 lbs 2,000 - 5,000 lbs
Exterior Length 193.5 in 196.8 in
Exterior Width 77.5 in 76.0 in
Leg Room Front 41.3 in
Rear 38.2 in
Front 42.2 in
Rear 38.6 in
Head Room Front 39.9 in
Rear 39.4 in
Front 40.4 - 41.2 in
Rear 38.7 - 40.0 in

*MSRP and Invoice prices displayed are for educational purposes only, do not reflect the actual selling price of a particular vehicle, and do not include applicable gas taxes or destination charges.

Comparison Review

Comfort
The Jeep Grand Cherokee offers rear passengers about the same room to stretch out as the Subaru Ascent, with comparable head- and legroom. The Subaru Ascent offers just a little more front head- and legroom than the Jeep Grand Cherokee, offering the driver and front passenger a bit more room and comfort.

Convenience
The Jeep Grand Cherokee requires fewer stops at the gas station than the Subaru Ascent, making it more convenient to drive.

Cost
There are a lot of factors to consider when calculating the overall cost of a vehicle. The main consideration is Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP). The Jeep Grand Cherokee is somewhat more expensive than the Subaru Ascent.

Dimensions
The Jeep Grand Cherokee is a little wider than the Subaru Ascent, so getting in and out of the car in a crowded parking lot may be a little more of a squeeze. When looking at overall length, the Jeep Grand Cherokee takes up about the same amount of space in your garage as the Subaru Ascent.

Handling
The Jeep Grand Cherokee has the same turning radius as the Subaru Ascent, so they both maneuver the same in and out of tight spots.

Performance
With the Jeep Grand Cherokee, you'll be able to pull heavier loads than the Subaru Ascent. The Jeep Grand Cherokee has a little more horsepower than the Subaru Ascent.

Powertrain
With its lower torque engine, the Jeep Grand Cherokee doesn't do as good a job transmitting power to its wheels as the Subaru Ascent.

Utility
The Jeep Grand Cherokee has less seating than the Subaru Ascent, making the Subaru Ascent the better choice, if you need to chauffeur many passengers. You'll be able to fit about the same amount of groceries in the Jeep Grand Cherokee as you will in the Subaru Ascent.