2024 Jeep
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2025 Subaru
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| MPG - City | 19 MPG | 25 - 26 MPG |
| MPG - Hwy | 26 MPG | 32 - 33 MPG |
| Seating Capacity | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Cargo Space | 70.8 ft3 | 69.1 - 74.4 ft3 |
| Engine |
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| Transmission | Automatic | Continuously Variable |
| Drivetrain | Four Wheel Drive, Rear Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Horsepower | 293 hp | 180 hp |
| Towing Capacity | 6,200 lbs | 1,500 - 3,000 lbs |
| Exterior Length | 193.5 in | 182.7 - 183.3 in |
| Exterior Width | 77.5 in | 72.0 - 72.2 in |
| Leg Room |
Front 41.3 in
Rear 38.2 in |
Front 43.3 in
Rear 39.4 in |
| Head Room |
Front 39.9 in
Rear 39.4 in |
Front 40.0 - 41.2 in
Rear 37.6 - 39.6 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.
Comfort
The Jeep Grand Cherokee offers rear passengers about the same room to stretch out as the Subaru Forester, with comparable head- and legroom.
The Subaru Forester will be a hit with tall drivers and their front seat passengers, since it has greater front head- and legroom than the Jeep Grand Cherokee.
Convenience
The Jeep Grand Cherokee requires fewer stops at the gas station than the Subaru Forester, 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 will definitely make more of a dent in your wallet than the Subaru Forester, which has a much lower MSRP.
Dimensions
Since the Jeep Grand Cherokee is much wider than the Subaru Forester, finding a wide enough spot in a parking lot may be a bit more challenging.
If you go with the Jeep Grand Cherokee, you may be circling the block looking for a space large enough to park more often than with the Subaru Forester.
Handling
The Jeep Grand Cherokee has a larger turning radius than the Subaru Forester, making it slightly more difficult to maneuver in and out of tight spots.
Performance
When considering towing capacity, the Jeep Grand Cherokee is clearly the choice over the Subaru Forester for pulling heavy loads.
When it comes to horsepower, the Jeep Grand Cherokee greatly out-muscles the Subaru Forester.
Powertrain
Due to its much higher torque, the Jeep Grand Cherokee does a much better job of transmitting its engine's horsepower to its wheels than the Subaru Forester.
Utility
In terms of seating, you'll be able to fit about the same number of people in both the Jeep Grand Cherokee and the Subaru Forester.
You'll be able to fit about the same amount of groceries in the Jeep Grand Cherokee as you will in the Subaru Forester.