Subaru Forester 2016 vs Jeep Cherokee 2013
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Subaru Forester) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (Jeep Cherokee) engines, on the other hand, offer superior fuel efficiency and torque, making them ideal for long-distance driving and heavy loads. Read more: Petrol vs. Diesel: Fuel Economy and Key Differences. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 150 HP | 140 HP | |
| Torque: | 198 NM | 350 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.8 seconds | 12 seconds | |
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Subaru Forester is more dynamic to drive. Subaru Forester engine produces 10 HP more power than Jeep Cherokee, but torque is 152 NM less than Jeep Cherokee. Thanks to more power Subaru Forester reaches 100 km/h speed 0.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.2 | 5.6 | |
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The Jeep Cherokee is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Subaru Forester consumes 2.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Jeep Cherokee, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Subaru Forester could require 390 litres more fuel. | |||
| 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) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 15 years | 5 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Subaru XV | Used also on Jeep Renegade | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Subaru Forester might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.61 m | 4.62 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.86 m | |
| Height: | 1.74 m | 1.67 m | |
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Subaru Forester is smaller, but higher. Subaru Forester is 1 cm shorter than the Jeep Cherokee, 6 cm narrower, while the height of Subaru Forester is 7 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 412 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.6 meters | 11.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Subaru Forester is 1 metres less than that of the Jeep Cherokee, which means Subaru Forester can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`015 | 2`450 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 13 400 | 13 600 | |
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