The Comparative Analysis :
Subaru Forester 2.0D (08 - 11) vs. Jeep Cherokee 3.2 V6 Pentastar Active Drive Lock Automatic (14 - 15)
€ 30,600

€ 48,000

€ 30,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 48,000
ⓘ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. The Subaru Forester 2.0D is 2.5 inches shorter, 3.1 inches narrower and 0.2 inches taller than the Jeep Cherokee 3.2 V6 Pentastar.
Subaru Forester 2.0D
Jeep Cherokee 3.2 V6 Pentastar
65.9
70.1
78.9
65.7
73.2
82.3
70.1 in
Width
73.2 in
78.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.3 in
65.9 in
Height
65.7 in
103
179.5
106.3
182
179.5 in
Length
182 in
103 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Subaru Forester 2.0D
Jeep Cherokee 3.2 V6 Pentastar
3395 lb
Curb Weight
4171 lb
4519 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5368 lb

Weight Difference:
776 lb
18.6 %

General
Subaru Forester 2.0D
Jeep Cherokee 3.2 V6 Pentastar
SH
Generation
KL
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
On-demand four-wheel drive (4WD) with automatic engagement

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
9-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Subaru Forester 2.0D
Jeep Cherokee 3.2 V6 Pentastar
4-cylinder boxer diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
EE20
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3.2 L / 157 cu in
145 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
268 hp
at 6500 rpm
Subaru Forester 2.0D
145 hp
268 hp
Jeep Cherokee 3.2 V6 Pentastar
258 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
232 lb‑ft
at 4300 rpm
Subaru Forester 2.0D
258 lb‑ft
232 lb‑ft
Jeep Cherokee 3.2 V6 Pentastar
Performance
Subaru Forester 2.0D
Jeep Cherokee 3.2 V6 Pentastar
116 mph
Maximum Speed
128 mph
10.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
472 ft
0.000 sec

Subaru Forester 2.0D
62 mph
62
mph
mph
371 ft
0.000 sec

Jeep Cherokee 3.2 V6 Pentastar
▶ REPLAY
23.41 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.56 lb/hp
Subaru Forester 2.0D
23.41 lb/hp
15.56 lb/hp
Jeep Cherokee 3.2 V6 Pentastar
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Subaru Forester 2.0D
Jeep Cherokee 3.2 V6 Pentastar
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
24 mpg
Subaru Forester 2.0D
37 mpg
24 mpg
Jeep Cherokee 3.2 V6 Pentastar
31 mpg
city
17 mpg
42 mpg
highway
31 mpg
16.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
631 mi
Range
373 mi
Subaru Forester 2.0D
631 mi
373 mi
Jeep Cherokee 3.2 V6 Pentastar
Environmental Impact
129.6 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).
189.4 kWh
Subaru Forester 2.0D
129.6 kWh
189.4 kWh
Jeep Cherokee 3.2 V6 Pentastar
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
269 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
373 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Subaru Forester 2.0D
Jeep Cherokee 3.2 V6 Pentastar
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1124 lb
Maximum Payload
1197 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.7 cu ft









46.7 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35.9 cu ft