Model Year | 2010 | 2011 | |
Model | Jeep Grand Cherokee | Subaru Forester | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 109.5 in | 103.0 in | 6.5 in |
Length | 186.6 in | 179.5 in | 7.1 in |
Width | 73.3 in | 70.1 in | 3.2 in |
Height | 67.7 in | 65.9 in | 1.8 in |
Curb Weight | 4254 lb. | 3250 lb. | 1004 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 20.8 gal. | 16.9 gal. | 3.9 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.7 in | 41.6 in | -1.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 59.1 in | 56.1 in | 3 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 57.6 in | 0.0 in | 57.6 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.7 in | 43.1 in | -1.4 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.3 in | 40.0 in | -0.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 58.5 in | 55.6 in | 2.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 60.6 in | 0.0 in | 60.6 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 35.5 in | 38.0 in | -2.5 in |
Total Legroom | 77.2 in (over 2 rows) | 81.1 in (over 2 rows) | -3.9 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 34.5 ft3 | 33.5 ft3 | 1 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 67.4 ft3 | 68.3 ft3 | -0.9 ft3 |
2010 Jeep Grand Cherokee Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr SUV 360-horsepower 5.7L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range |
Seats are supportive and highly adjustable. see full Jeep Grand Cherokee review |
2011 | 4dr SUV 290-horsepower 3.6L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range |
Great head room (no sunroof), excellent ergonomic design to the seat backs, and vertically adjustable lumbar support see full Jeep Grand Cherokee review |
2011 | 4dr SUV 360-horsepower 5.7L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range |
Huge rear seat leg room and reclining rear seats see full Jeep Grand Cherokee review |
2010 Jeep Grand Cherokee Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr SUV 360-horsepower 5.7L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range |
They are harder than I would like. I came from an F150 with the luxury package and the seats were amazing, these sears are hard and could be improved upon by being softer. see full Jeep Grand Cherokee review |
2011 Subaru Forester Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr SUV 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
The rear seat room is generous. see full Subaru Forester review |
2010 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 224hp 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
leather seat "baquet" has very good lateral control, but leather is slippery on braking see full Subaru Forester review |
2010 | 4dr SUV 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Enough room to feel comfortable, even at 6 feet tall. The fact that the Premium Trim package allows rear seats to recline a bit helps a lot as well. see full Subaru Forester review |