The Comparative Analysis :
Jeep Cherokee 2.8 CRD (08 - 11) vs. Subaru Forester 2.0X (13 - 15)
€ 32,000

€ 27,400

€ 32,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. Both cars are the same height, but the Jeep Cherokee 2.8 CRD is 4 inches shorter and 1.7 inches wider.
Jeep Cherokee 2.8 CRD
Subaru Forester 2.0X
68.3
72.4
80.3
68.3
70.7
80.7
72.4 in
Width
70.7 in
80.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.7 in
68.3 in
Height
68.3 in
106.1
176.9
103.9
180.9
176.9 in
Length
180.9 in
106.1 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Jeep Cherokee 2.8 CRD
Subaru Forester 2.0X
4530 lb
Curb Weight
3422 lb
5556 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4442 lb

Weight Difference:
1109 lb
24.48 %

General
Jeep Cherokee 2.8 CRD
Subaru Forester 2.0X
KK
Generation
SJ
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

On-demand four-wheel drive (4WD) with engagement by the vehicle's operator
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Jeep Cherokee 2.8 CRD
Subaru Forester 2.0X
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
4-cylinder boxer gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
FB20
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2.8 L / 137 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
175 hp
at 3800 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 6200 rpm
Jeep Cherokee 2.8 CRD
175 hp
148 hp
Subaru Forester 2.0X
302 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
146 lb‑ft
at 4200 rpm
Jeep Cherokee 2.8 CRD
302 lb‑ft
146 lb‑ft
Subaru Forester 2.0X
Performance
Jeep Cherokee 2.8 CRD
Subaru Forester 2.0X
112 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
11.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec

Jeep Cherokee 2.8 CRD
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec

Subaru Forester 2.0X
▶ REPLAY
25.89 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.12 lb/hp
Jeep Cherokee 2.8 CRD
25.89 lb/hp
23.12 lb/hp
Subaru Forester 2.0X
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Jeep Cherokee 2.8 CRD
Subaru Forester 2.0X
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
34 mpg
Jeep Cherokee 2.8 CRD
28 mpg
34 mpg
Subaru Forester 2.0X
22 mpg
city
28 mpg
34 mpg
highway
39 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
518 mi
Range
541 mi
Jeep Cherokee 2.8 CRD
518 mi
541 mi
Subaru Forester 2.0X
Environmental Impact
172.8 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
130.7 kWh
Jeep Cherokee 2.8 CRD
172.8 kWh
130.7 kWh
Subaru Forester 2.0X
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 5
357 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
257 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Jeep Cherokee 2.8 CRD
Subaru Forester 2.0X
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1025 lb
Maximum Payload
1021 lb
11.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.3 cu ft








39.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
44.3 cu ft