2006 Jeep Cherokee vs. 2006 Subaru Legacy
To start off, both 2006 Jeep Cherokee and 2006 Subaru Legacy were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,429 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Jeep Cherokee is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Subaru Legacy (242 HP) has 98 more horse power than 2006 Jeep Cherokee. (144 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Subaru Legacy should accelerate faster than 2006 Jeep Cherokee. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Jeep Cherokee weights approximately 259 kg more than 2006 Subaru Legacy.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2006 Subaru Legacy (310 Nm @ 6400 RPM) has 95 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Jeep Cherokee. (215 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 Subaru Legacy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Jeep Cherokee.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Jeep Cherokee | 2006 Subaru Legacy | |
Make | Jeep | Subaru |
Model | Cherokee | Legacy |
Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2429 cc | 1992 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 144 HP | 242 HP |
Torque | 215 Nm | 310 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Top Speed | 167 km/hour | 243 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 13.9 seconds | 5.8 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1817 kg | 1558 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1870 mm | 1610 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2680 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.1 L/100km | 5.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 64 L |