2007 Jeep Grand Cherokee vs. 2007 Subaru Legacy

To start off, both 2007 Jeep Grand Cherokee and 2007 Subaru Legacy were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,703 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Jeep Grand Cherokee is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Subaru Legacy (242 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 2007 Jeep Grand Cherokee. (228 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Subaru Legacy should accelerate faster than 2007 Jeep Grand Cherokee. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Jeep Grand Cherokee weights approximately 615 kg more than 2007 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, 2007 Jeep Grand Cherokee (411 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 114 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Subaru Legacy. (297 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2007 Jeep Grand Cherokee will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Subaru Legacy. 2007 Jeep Grand Cherokee has automatic transmission and 2007 Subaru Legacy has manual transmission. 2007 Subaru Legacy will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Jeep Grand Cherokee will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2007 Jeep Grand Cherokee 2007 Subaru Legacy
Make Jeep Subaru
Model Grand Cherokee Legacy
Year Released 2007 2007
Body Type SUV Station Wagon
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 4703 cc 3000 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type V boxer
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 228 HP 242 HP
Engine RPM 4500 RPM 6000 RPM
Torque 411 Nm 297 Nm
Torque RPM 3600 RPM 4400 RPM
Engine Bore Size 93 mm 89.2 mm
Engine Stroke Size 86.7 mm 80 mm
Fuel Type Gasoline - Premium Gasoline - Premium
Top Speed 200 km/hour 237 km/hour
Acceleration 0-100mph 8.8 seconds 8.4 seconds
Drive Type 4WD 4WD
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 2210 kg 1595 kg
Vehicle Length 4760 mm 4730 mm
Vehicle Width 1880 mm 1740 mm
Vehicle Height 1750 mm 1480 mm
Wheelbase Size 2790 mm 2680 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 14.8 L/100km 10 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 78 L 64 L