Jeep Cherokee 2005 vs Subaru Forester 2002
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.8 Diesel | 2.0 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: | 158 HP | 125 HP | |
| Torque: | 400 NM | 184 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.6 seconds | 13.4 seconds | |
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Jeep Cherokee is more dynamic to drive. Jeep Cherokee engine produces 33 HP more power than Subaru Forester, whereas torque is 216 NM more than Subaru Forester. Thanks to more power Jeep Cherokee reaches 100 km/h speed 0.8 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.9 | 8.6 | |
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The Subaru Forester is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Jeep Cherokee consumes 1.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Subaru Forester, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Jeep Cherokee could require 195 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 78 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 780 km in combined cycle | 690 km in combined cycle | |
| 960 km on highway | 890 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: | 440'000 km | 380'000 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: | 7 years | 7 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Chrysler Grand Voyager, Chrysler Voyager | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Subaru Impreza, Subaru Legacy | |
| 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: | 4.50 m | 4.45 m | |
| Width: | 1.82 m | 1.74 m | |
| Height: | 1.82 m | 1.59 m | |
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Jeep Cherokee is larger. Jeep Cherokee is 5 cm longer than the Subaru Forester, 8 cm wider, while the height of Jeep Cherokee is 23 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.9 meters | 10.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Jeep Cherokee is 0.3 metres more than that of the Subaru Forester. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`688 | 1`500 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | high | |
| Average price (€): | 4400 | 2400 | |
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