Jeep Cherokee 2008 vs Subaru Forester 2008
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.8 Diesel | 2.5 Petrol | |
| Diesel (Jeep Cherokee) engines typically outperform gasoline engines in terms of fuel efficiency and low-end torque. This makes them more economical and better suited for towing or long-distance travel. However, gasoline (Subaru Forester) engines mostly are lighter, quieter, and offer better acceleration and responsiveness, especially in smaller vehicles. For more information, see the article "Diesel or Petrol: Fuel Economy and Key Differences." | |||
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 177 HP | 230 HP | |
| Torque: | 410 NM | 320 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.5 seconds | 6 seconds | |
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Subaru Forester is a more dynamic driving. Jeep Cherokee engine produces 53 HP less power than Subaru Forester, but torque is 90 NM more than Subaru Forester. Due to the lower power, Jeep Cherokee reaches 100 km/h speed 5.5 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.6 | 11.0 | |
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The Jeep Cherokee is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Jeep Cherokee consumes 2.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Subaru Forester, which means that by driving the Jeep Cherokee over 15,000 km in a year you can save 360 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 64 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 810 km in combined cycle | 580 km in combined cycle | |
| 950 km on highway | 760 km on highway | ||
| Jeep Cherokee gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 300'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Jeep Cherokee engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 12 years | 21 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Chrysler Grand Voyager, Jeep Wrangler, Dodge Nitro | Used only for this car | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Jeep Cherokee engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.49 m | 4.56 m | |
| Width: | 1.84 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.74 m | 1.70 m | |
| Jeep Cherokee is 7 cm shorter than the Subaru Forester, 6 cm wider, while the height of Jeep Cherokee is 4 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 878 litres | 450 litres | |
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Jeep Cherokee has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Jeep Cherokee has 428 litres more trunk space than the Subaru Forester. The Subaru Forester may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.8 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Jeep Cherokee is 0.2 metres less than that of the Subaru Forester. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`520 | 2`000 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 7400 | 4600 | |
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