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Subaru Forester (2018) vs. Jeep Grand Cherokee (2012) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2018 Subaru Forester and 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee specs.

2018 Subaru Forester and 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee Specifications

Model Year 2018 2012  
Model Subaru Forester Jeep Grand Cherokee  
Engine  
Transmission  
Drivetrain  
Body 4dr SUV 4dr SUV  
      Difference
Wheelbase 2,639 mm 2,916 mm 0 mm
Length 4,595 mm 4,821 mm 0 mm
Width 1,796 mm 1,938 mm 0 mm
Height 1,687 mm 1,763 mm 0 mm
Curb Weight 1,507 kg 2,028 kg -1 kg
Fuel Capacity 60 L 93 L -33 L
Headroom, Row 1 1,052 mm 1,016 mm 0 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 1 1,448 mm 1,488 mm 0 mm
Hip Room, Row 1 1,369 mm 1,448 mm 0 mm
Legroom, Row 1 1,092 mm 1,024 mm 0 mm
Headroom, Row 2 1,011 mm 998 mm -997 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 2 1,435 mm 1,473 mm 0 mm
Hip Room, Row 2 1,346 mm 1,435 mm 0 mm
Legroom, Row 2 965 mm 980 mm -15 mm
Total Legroom 2,057 mm (over 2 rows) 2,004 mm (over 2 rows) 0 mm
Cargo Volume, Minimum 974 L 1,028 L 973 L
Cargo Volume, Maximum 2,115 L 1,934 L 1 L

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2018 Subaru Forester

2018 Subaru Forester Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2017 4dr SUV turbocharged 250hp 2.0L H4
8-speed shiftable CVT AWD
- Terrible front seat support - The cushions are too short - It's not noticeable on a test drive right away. I would not have bought the car! Test drive extensively! - Surfaces where your elbows would lay are too hard - I purchased foam pads to make it feel better. - Tall drivers like myself will struggle with the telescoping wheel's short extension range. - It is hard to get into a fully comfortable driving position. The memory seats in the XT help somewhat by retaining your seat settings if moved. - Front seat cushions are too short - Yes I said this twice - Front seat cushions are too short - Yes I said this THREE times! Subaru are you listening? The front seat cushions are WAY TOO SHORT! see full Subaru Forester review
 

TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee

2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearComment
2013 You can buy a BMW X5 or Porsche Cayenne with tame front seats, but not the Grand Cherokee SRT8. In the Jeep, SRT's signature buckets are standard. Large, firm bolsters provide excellent lateral support even to those of us with slender builds. Yet they're also comfortable, with enough padding to avoid park bench references. The four-way adjustable lumbar didn't do much for my back, but your experience may vary. Moving to the back seat, the Grand Cherokee's growth adds a couple of badly needed inches to legroom. With this improvement the Grand Cherokee only matches other similarly sized SUVs, so it's not a reason to buy. But rear seat legroom is no longer a reason not to buy, so it bears mentioning. see full Jeep Grand Cherokee review
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee

2012 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
Seats are supportive and highly adjustable. 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
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
2012 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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