Jeep Cherokee 2005 vs Subaru Forester 2002
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 3.7 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing belt | |
| Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 211 HP | 125 HP | |
| Torque: | 319 NM | 184 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.8 seconds | 11.4 seconds | |
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Jeep Cherokee is more dynamic to drive. Jeep Cherokee engine produces 86 HP more power than Subaru Forester, whereas torque is 135 NM more than Subaru Forester. Thanks to more power Jeep Cherokee reaches 100 km/h speed 0.6 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 14.6 | 8.5 | |
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The Subaru Forester is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Jeep Cherokee consumes 6.1 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 915 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 78 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 530 km in combined cycle | 700 km in combined cycle | |
| 660 km on highway | 890 km on highway | ||
| Subaru Forester 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 | 380'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 11 years | 7 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Jeep Grand Cherokee, Dodge RAM, Dodge Durango, Dodge Nitro | 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. Jeep Cherokee might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| 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): | 3`360 | 1`500 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | high | |
| Average price (€): | 4400 | 2400 | |
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