2009 Jeep Grand Cherokee vs. 2013 Subaru Legacy
To start off, 2013 Subaru Legacy is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Jeep Grand Cherokee. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Jeep Grand Cherokee would be higher. At 5,654 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Jeep Grand Cherokee is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Jeep Grand Cherokee (381 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 129 more horse power than 2013 Subaru Legacy. (252 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Jeep Grand Cherokee should accelerate faster than 2013 Subaru Legacy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Jeep Grand Cherokee weights approximately 217 kg more than 2013 Subaru Legacy. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2009 Jeep Grand Cherokee (548 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 213 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Subaru Legacy. (335 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2009 Jeep Grand Cherokee will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Subaru Legacy.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Jeep Grand Cherokee | 2013 Subaru Legacy | |
| Make | Jeep | Subaru |
| Model | Grand Cherokee | Legacy |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2013 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5654 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | W |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 381 HP | 252 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 548 Nm | 335 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
| Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1828 kg | 1611 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4755 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 2050 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1505 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 2750 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.8 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 16.8 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
