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Subaru Forester (2011) vs. Jeep Grand Cherokee (2011) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2011 Subaru Forester and 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee specs.

2011 Subaru Forester and 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee Specifications

Model Year 2011 2011  
Model Subaru Forester Jeep Grand Cherokee  
Engine turbocharged
2.5L H4
DOHC-4v
224 hp@5600
226 lb-ft@3600		 5.7L V8
OHV-2v
360 hp@5150
390 lb-ft@4250		  
Transmission 4-speed shiftable automatic 5-speed shiftable automatic  
Drivetrain AWD AWD w/low range  
Body 4dr SUV 4dr SUV  
      Difference
Wheelbase 103.0 in 114.8 in -11.8 in
Length 179.5 in 189.8 in -10.3 in
Width 70.1 in 76.3 in -6.2 in
Height 65.9 in 69.4 in -3.5 in
Curb Weight 3440 lb. 5020 lb. -1580 lb.
Fuel Capacity 16.9 gal. 24.6 gal. -7.7 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 41.6 in 40.0 in 1.6 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 56.1 in 58.6 in -2.5 in
Hip Room, Row 1 0.0 in 57.0 in -57 in
Legroom, Row 1 43.1 in 40.3 in 2.8 in
Headroom, Row 2 40.0 in 39.3 in 0.7 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 55.6 in 58.0 in -2.4 in
Hip Room, Row 2 0.0 in 56.5 in -56.5 in
Legroom, Row 2 38.0 in 38.6 in -0.6 in
Total Legroom 81.1 in (over 2 rows) 78.9 in (over 2 rows) 2.2 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum 33.5 ft3 36.3 ft3 -2.8 ft3
Cargo Volume, Maximum 68.3 ft3 68.3 ft3 0 ft3

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2011 Subaru Forester

2011 Subaru Forester Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee

2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
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		 Seats are supportive and highly adjustable. see full Jeep Grand Cherokee review
2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
 
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