Subaru Forester 2000 vs Jeep Grand Cherokee 2001
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.7 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Subaru Forester) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (Jeep Grand 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. | |||
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 170 HP | 163 HP | |
| Torque: | 240 NM | 400 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.4 seconds | 11.2 seconds | |
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Subaru Forester is more dynamic to drive. Subaru Forester engine produces 7 HP more power than Jeep Grand Cherokee, but torque is 160 NM less than Jeep Grand Cherokee. Thanks to more power Subaru Forester reaches 100 km/h speed 2.8 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.9 | 9.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 11.4 l/100km | 11.0 l/100km | |
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By specification Subaru Forester consumes 0.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Jeep Grand Cherokee, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Subaru Forester could require 30 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Subaru Forester consumes 0.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Jeep Grand Cherokee. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 78 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 600 km in combined cycle | 800 km in combined cycle | |
| 730 km on highway | 960 km on highway | ||
| 520 km with real consumption | 700 km with real consumption | ||
| Jeep Grand 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: | 320'000 km | 480'000 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 Grand Cherokee engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 9 years | 3 years | |
| 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. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Jeep Grand 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: | 4.45 m | 4.61 m | |
| Width: | 1.74 m | 1.84 m | |
| Height: | 1.58 m | 1.84 m | |
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Subaru Forester is smaller. Subaru Forester is 16 cm shorter than the Jeep Grand Cherokee, 10 cm narrower, while the height of Subaru Forester is 26 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 1104 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 2047 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.8 meters | 11.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Subaru Forester is 1.1 metres less than that of the Jeep Grand Cherokee, which means Subaru Forester can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`800 | 2`506 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | high | below average | |
| Subaru Forester has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Jeep Grand Cherokee has serious deffects in 150 percent more cases than Subaru Forester, so Subaru Forester quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 2200 | 3400 | |
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