Subaru Forester 1997 vs Jeep Grand Cherokee 1999
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 4.7 Petrol | |
| 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: | 125 HP | 235 HP | |
| Torque: | 184 NM | 400 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.4 seconds | 9 seconds | |
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Jeep Grand Cherokee is a more dynamic driving. Subaru Forester engine produces 110 HP less power than Jeep Grand Cherokee, whereas torque is 216 NM less than Jeep Grand Cherokee. Due to the lower power, Subaru Forester reaches 100 km/h speed 2.4 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.0 | 16.2 | |
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The Subaru Forester is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Subaru Forester consumes 7.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Jeep Grand Cherokee, which means that by driving the Subaru Forester over 15,000 km in a year you can save 1080 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 78 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 660 km in combined cycle | 480 km in combined cycle | |
| 810 km on highway | 600 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: | 380'000 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: | 7 years | 15 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Subaru Impreza, Subaru Legacy | Used also on Jeep Commander | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| 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 | 1.86 m | |
| Height: | 1.60 m | 1.80 m | |
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Subaru Forester is smaller. Subaru Forester is 16 cm shorter than the Jeep Grand Cherokee, 12 cm narrower, while the height of Subaru Forester is 20 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`500 | 2`495 | |
| 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 250 percent more cases than Subaru Forester, so Subaru Forester quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1800 | 3400 | |
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