Subaru Outback vs Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo

Outback vs Grand Cherokee Laredo

Does the Outback or Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo Have More Cargo Capacity?

The Subaru Outback has more total cargo capacity than the Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo. This makes it easier to pack up for road trips.

When you fold down the rear seat of the Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo, you'll only have access to 68.3 cubic feet of cargo space. The Subaru Outback counters with over 75.7 cubic feet of cargo space behind its first row.

In addition to more room, the Outback helps you prepare for the road with assistive cargo features like:

• Cargo-area underfloor storage
• Cargo-area grocery bag hooks
• Cargo tie-down hooks
• Removable cargo-area tray
• Cargo area rear seatback release levers

The Grand Cherokee Laredo unfortunately does not have a cargo compartment cover or tray like the Outback. This means that the Outback is better equipped to carry camping equipment or help with college Moving Day.  

Which SUV is More Comfortable?

Both the Grand Cherokee Laredo and standard trim of the Outback have cloth seating. While companion trims have leather seating surfaces, you'll be more comfortable inside the Outback.

Subaru's SUV has more room to stretch out in. The Outback has:

• 42.8 inches of front legroom
• 39.5 inches of rear legroom
• 40.1 inches of front headroom

In contrast, the Grand Cherokee Laredo only measures up to 39.9 inches of front headroom. You'll only be able to slip into 40.3 inches of front legroom and 38.6 inches of rear legroom.

This means that while both SUVs have comfortable cloth upholstery, you'll be more at ease inside the Outback because Subaru's SUV wins the space race.

Subaru Outback vs Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo Fuel Efficiency

The Subaru Outback not only has more efficient space, but it also uses better fuel economy.

The standard engine of the Subaru Outback is a 2.5L DOHC engine. It wields a generous fuel economy of an EPA-estimated 26 city/33 highway MPG.¹

This is significantly better efficiency than the Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo. Its 3.6L V6 engine only produces an EPA-estimated 19 city/26 highway MPG.

What do these numbers add up for you? Drivers can travel from Point A to Point B with fewer stops for gas in the Outback.