Compare 2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee vs 2016 Subaru Outback

2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee
2016 Subaru Outback
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4WD 4-Door 75th Anniversary
Style MPG City MPG Hwy Invoice MSRP
Grand Cherokee 4WD 4-Door 75th Anniversary 18 25 $32,119 $32,295
Grand Cherokee 4WD 4-Door High Altitude 18 25 $45,533 $47,395
Grand Cherokee 4WD 4-Door Laredo 18 25 $32,119 $32,295
Grand Cherokee 4WD 4-Door Limited 18 25 $38,251 $39,565
Grand Cherokee 4WD 4-Door Limited 75th Anniversary 18 25 $38,251 $39,565
Grand Cherokee 4WD 4-Door Overland 18 25 $45,533 $47,395
Grand Cherokee 4WD 4-Door SRT 13 19 $63,060 $65,695
Grand Cherokee 4WD 4-Door SRT Night 13 19 $63,060 $65,695
Grand Cherokee 4WD 4-Door Summit 18 25 $50,555 $52,795
Grand Cherokee RWD 4-Door 75th Anniversary 19 26 $29,860 $29,995
Grand Cherokee RWD 4-Door High Altitude 19 26 $42,668 $44,395
Grand Cherokee RWD 4-Door Laredo 19 26 $29,860 $29,995
Grand Cherokee RWD 4-Door Limited 19 26 $36,316 $37,565
Grand Cherokee RWD 4-Door Limited 75th Anniversary 19 26 $36,316 $37,565
Grand Cherokee RWD 4-Door Overland 19 26 $42,668 $44,395
Grand Cherokee RWD 4-Door Summit 19 26 $47,690 $49,795
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4-Door Wgn 2.5i
Style MPG City MPG Hwy Invoice MSRP
Outback 4-Door Wgn 2.5i 25 33 $23,499 $24,995
Outback 4-Door Wgn 2.5i Limited 25 33 $28,473 $30,395
Outback 4-Door Wgn 2.5i Limited PZEV 25 33 $28,784 $30,695
Outback 4-Door Wgn 2.5i PZEV 25 33 $23,809 $25,295
Outback 4-Door Wgn 2.5i Premium 25 33 $25,761 $27,395
Outback 4-Door Wgn 2.5i Premium PZEV 25 33 $26,076 $27,695
Outback 4-Door Wgn 3.6R Limited 20 27 $31,227 $33,395
Pricing
Invoice Price
$32,119
$23,499
Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price
$32,295
$24,995
Monthly Payment Estimate
$538 / month
$417 / month
The Car Connection's Take
TCC Rating
8.2
8.4
TCC’s Bottom Line
The 2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee is a lot more than first appearances might suggest: a true luxury vehicle, a capable off-roader, and a fuel-efficient diesel highway hauler—potentially all in the same build. Tough, go-anywhere capability can go together with a streamlined wagon design, class-leading safety, and a comfortable ride: The 2016 Subaru Outback is a conceptual mashup that's better than the sum of its parts.
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Fuel Economy
City
18 mpg 25 mpg
Highway
25 mpg 33 mpg
Vehicle
EPA Classification
Standard SUV 4WD Small SUV 4WD
Interior Dimensions
Second Shoulder Room (in)
58 57.3
Passenger Volume (ft³)
105.4 108.1
Front Leg Room (in)
40.3 42.9
Front Hip Room (in)
57 55.5
Second Leg Room (in)
38.6 38.1
Passenger Capacity
5 5
Front Head Room (in)
39.9 40.8
Second Hip Room (in)
56.2 55
Front Shoulder Room (in)
58.7 58.1
Second Head Room (in)
39.2 38.9
Exterior Dimensions
Height, Overall (in)
69.3 66.1
Track Width, Rear (in)
64.1 62.2
Wheelbase (in)
114.8 108.1
Liftover Height (in)
32.4 27.9
Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)
76.5 72.4
Track Width, Front (in)
63.9 61.8
Min Ground Clearance (in)
8.6 8.7
Length, Overall (in)
189.8 189.6
Cargo Area Dimensions
Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (ft³)
68.3 73.3
Cargo Volume to Seat 3 (ft³)
36.3 35.5
Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (ft³)
36.3 35.5
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2 (in)
- 41.8
Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings (in)
- 42.5
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1 (in)
- 77.7
Cargo Area Width @ Beltline (in)
- 46.3
Cargo Box (Area) Height (in)
- 32.5
Brakes
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)
13 11.8
Brake Type
4-Wheel Disc 4-Wheel Disc
Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)
NA NA
Disc - Front (Yes or )
Yes Yes
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)
13 12.4
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
NA NA
Brake ABS System
4-Wheel 4-Wheel
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
Yes Yes
Fuel Tank
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)
24.6 18.5
Steering
Steering Type
Rack-Pinion Rack-Pinion
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)
37.1 36.1
Tires
Spare Tire Order Code
NA NA
Rear Tire Size
P265/60TR18 P225/65HR17
Rear Tire Order Code
TDC NA
Front Tire Size
P265/60TR18 P225/65HR17
Spare Tire Size
Compact Compact
Front Tire Order Code
TDC NA
Trailering
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)
3500 2700
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)
3500 2700
Maximum Trailering Capacity (lbs)
3500 2700
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)
350 270
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)
350 270
Weight Information
Base Curb Weight (lbs)
4677 3593
Wheels
Rear Wheel Size (in)
18 X 8 17 X 7
Front Wheel Material
Aluminum Steel
Spare Wheel Material
Steel Steel
Front Wheel Size (in)
18 X 8 17 X 7
Spare Wheel Size (in)
Compact Compact
Rear Wheel Material
Aluminum Steel
Electrical
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
650 490
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
160 110
Engine
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
260 @ 4000 174 @ 4000
Engine Order Code
ERC NA
Displacement
3.6 L/220 2.5 L/152
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
293 @ 6400 175 @ 5800
Engine Type
Regular Unleaded V-6 Regular Unleaded H-4
Fuel System
Sequential MPI Sequential MPI
Mileage
Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)
21 28
EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)
25 33
EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)
18 25
Transmission
Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)
3.45 4.11
Third Gear Ratio (:1)
2.11 -
Trans Type
8 6
Drivetrain
Four Wheel Drive All Wheel Drive
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)
1.28 -
Trans Description Cont. Again
NA NA
Eighth Gear Ratio (:1)
0.67 -
Reverse Ratio (:1)
3.29 3.67
Second Gear Ratio (:1)
3.14 -
Trans Order Code
DFL NA
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)
1.67 -
Trans Description Cont.
Automatic w/OD CVT w/OD
Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)
0.84 -
Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)
1.00 -
First Gear Ratio (:1)
4.71 3.58 - 0.62
Summary
Vehicle Name
Jeep Grand Cherokee Subaru Outback
Body Style
Sport Utility Sport Utility
Suspension
Suspension Type - Rear
Multi-Link Double Wishbone
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
Multi-Link Double Wishbone
Suspension Type - Front
Short And Long Arm Strut
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
Short And Long Arm Strut
Emissions
Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year
8.4 6.3
Crash Test Ratings
Overall Rating
-
Overall Frontal Barrier Crash Rating
-
Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Driver
-
Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Passenger
-
Overall Side Crash Rating
-
Side Barrier Rating
-
Side Barrier Rating Driver
-
Side Barrier Rating Passenger Rear Seat
-
Side Pole Rating Driver Front Seat
-
Combined Side Rating Front Seat
-
Combined Side Rating Rear Seat
-
Rollover Rating
-

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