Subaru Forester vs Jeep Grand Cherokee

A dependable SUV, like the Subaru Forester or Jeep Grand Cherokee, should feature a roomy interior, reliable safety features, and the kind of efficient performance that'll come in handy. Which one is right for you? To help families and drivers near Parsippany, Wayne, and Morristown decide, Paul Miller Subaru put this Subaru Forester vs. Jeep Grand Cherokee comparison together.

Subaru vs Jeep: Passenger Space & Cargo Room

The Subaru Forester was designed to comfortably seat up to five people. The interior offers a total of 111.9 cubic feet of passenger room. That gives both rows of seats room to relax. Up front, the driver and front passenger can kick back with 41.2 inches of headroom and 43.3 inches of legroom. Passengers in the back can stretch out too with 39.6 inches of headroom and 39.4 inches of legroom.

The Jeep Grand Cherokee has a smaller cabin with only 105.4 cubic feet of passenger space. As a result, both rows feel a little more cramped. The front seats feature 39.9 inches of headroom and 40.3 inches of legroom. In the back, your passengers have a tighter squeeze too with 39.2 inches of headroom and 38.6 inches of legroom.

Both SUVs feature a large trunk and offer a Power Rear Gate to make packing up easier. If you need to make extra space, you can always use the 60/40-split flat-folding rear seats. With the back seats folded down, the Subaru Forester features 76.1 cubic feet of cargo room. The Jeep Grand Cherokee isn't able to carry as much with only 68.3 cubic feet of cargo room.

Forester vs Grand Cherokee: Safety Features

For peace of mind in even the toughest conditions, the Subaru Forester has standard Subaru Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive. It also protects you during a collision with an advanced airbag system that includes side curtain airbags to cover both rows of seats. The standard EyeSight® Driver Assist Technology can help prevent accidents by giving you more awareness with features like:

• Pre-Collision Braking System
• Pre-Collision Throttle Management
• Lane Departure and Sway Warning
• Advanced Adaptive Cruise Control with Lane Centering

It's even got the technology to monitor how you're driving. The available DriverFocus™ Distraction Mitigation System can detect signs of drowsy or distracted driving and remind you to focus on the road.

The Jeep Grand Cherokee also comes with side curtain airbags and offers all-wheel drive, but front-wheel drive is standard. While it does offer driver assistance features, they aren't standard on every trim level. Plus, it doesn't offer anything that can detect distracted driving.

Fuel Economy in the Forester and Grand Cherokee

On top of offering a safe and comfortable drive, the Subaru Forester can also travel further in between stops for gas. It's 2.5L 4-cylinder SUBARU BOXER® engine helps it get up to an EPA-estimated 26 MPG city and 33 MPG highway.

As opposed to the Subaru Forester, the Jeep Grand Cherokee offers several capable powertrains, but its most efficient one is a 3.6L V6 engine. While it can generate lots of power, it can't provide you with the same fuel economy as the Forester. It can only get up an EPA-estimated 19 MPG city and 26 MPG highway.

Test Drive a Reliable SUV in Parsippany, NJ!

Reach out to Paul Miller Subaru to learn more about this Subaru Forester vs. Jeep Grand Cherokee comparison and take a test drive. The Subaru Forester offers drivers near Parsippany, Wayne, and Morristown lots of cargo room and a comfortable ride inside a safe and efficient SUV.