The Comparative Analysis :
Jeep Cherokee 2.8 CRD Automatic (08 - 11) vs. Subaru Forester 2.0XT Lineartronic (15 - 18)
€ 35,500

€ 40,300

€ 35,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 40,300
ⓘ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 2.0XT
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 2.0XT
4542 lb
Curb Weight
3580 lb
5556 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4652 lb

Weight Difference:
961 lb
21.16 %

General
Jeep Cherokee 2.8 CRD
Subaru Forester 2.0XT
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)

5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Engine
Jeep Cherokee 2.8 CRD
Subaru Forester 2.0XT
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
4-cylinder boxer gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
FA20
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2.8 L / 137 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
175 hp
at 3800 rpm
Power
237 hp
at 5600 rpm
Jeep Cherokee 2.8 CRD
175 hp
237 hp
Subaru Forester 2.0XT
302 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Jeep Cherokee 2.8 CRD
302 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Subaru Forester 2.0XT
Performance
Jeep Cherokee 2.8 CRD
Subaru Forester 2.0XT
111 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec

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

Subaru Forester 2.0XT
▶ REPLAY
25.95 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.11 lb/hp
Jeep Cherokee 2.8 CRD
25.95 lb/hp
15.11 lb/hp
Subaru Forester 2.0XT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Jeep Cherokee 2.8 CRD
Subaru Forester 2.0XT
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
28 mpg
Jeep Cherokee 2.8 CRD
26 mpg
28 mpg
Subaru Forester 2.0XT
20 mpg
city
21 mpg
31 mpg
highway
34 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
483 mi
Range
439 mi
Jeep Cherokee 2.8 CRD
483 mi
439 mi
Subaru Forester 2.0XT
Environmental Impact
185.2 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).
161.1 kWh
Jeep Cherokee 2.8 CRD
185.2 kWh
161.1 kWh
Subaru Forester 2.0XT
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
389 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
317 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Jeep Cherokee 2.8 CRD
Subaru Forester 2.0XT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1014 lb
Maximum Payload
1071 lb
11.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.3 cu ft








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