2008 Jeep Cherokee vs. 2008 Subaru Forester
To start off, both 2008 Jeep Cherokee and 2008 Subaru Forester were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,701 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Jeep Cherokee is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Jeep Cherokee (210 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 2008 Subaru Forester. (173 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Jeep Cherokee should accelerate faster than 2008 Subaru Forester. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Jeep Cherokee weights approximately 454 kg more than 2008 Subaru Forester. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2008 Jeep Cherokee (307 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 82 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Subaru Forester. (225 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2008 Jeep Cherokee will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Subaru Forester. 2008 Jeep Cherokee has automatic transmission and 2008 Subaru Forester has manual transmission. 2008 Subaru Forester will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Jeep Cherokee will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Jeep Cherokee | 2008 Subaru Forester | |
| Make | Jeep | Subaru |
| Model | Cherokee | Forester |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3701 cc | 2501 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 210 HP | 173 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 307 Nm | 225 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1829 kg | 1375 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2530 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.2 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 78 L | 60 L |
