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

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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

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8.4

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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.

TCC Likes

Premium look and feel
Responsive 8-speed automatics
Ecodiesel's 30-mpg rating, 730-mile range

Agile handling, good ride
Useful X-Mode
EyeSight active safety

TCC Dislikes

Quite pricey, to be without a luxury badge
Grille design still not in alignment
Hemi is too thirsty for what it provides

A cautious evolution in design
Manual gearbox is gone
Lack of a power seat for passenger

Fuel Economy

City

18 mpg

25 mpg

Highway

25 mpg

33 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Standard Sport Utility Vehicles 4WD

Small Sport Utility Vehicles 4WD

Interior Dimensions

Second Leg Room (in)

38.6

38.1

Passenger Capacity

Front Head Room (in)

39.9

40.8

Second Hip Room (in)

56.2

Front Shoulder Room (in)

58.7

58.1

Second Head Room (in)

39.2

38.9

Second Shoulder Room (in)

57.3

Passenger Volume (ft³)

105.4

108.1

Front Leg Room (in)

40.3

42.9

Front Hip Room (in)

55.5

Exterior Dimensions

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

Height, Overall (in)

69.3

66.1

Track Width, Rear (in)

64.1

62.2

Wheelbase (in)

114.8

108.1

Cargo Area Dimensions

Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (ft³)

36.3

35.5

Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (ft³)

68.3

73.3

Cargo Volume to Seat 3 (ft³)

36.3

35.5

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1 (in)

77.7

Cargo Area Width @ Beltline (in)

46.3

Cargo Box (Area) Height (in)

32.5

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2 (in)

41.8

Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings (in)

42.5

Brakes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

12.4

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

11.8

Brake Type

4-Wheel Disc

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

24.6

18.5

Steering

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

37.1

36.1

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Tires

Rear Tire Order Code

TDC

Front Tire Size

P265/60TR18

P225/65HR17

Spare Tire Size

Compact

Front Tire Order Code

TDC

Spare Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Size

P265/60TR18

P225/65HR17

Trailering

Maximum Trailering Capacity (lbs)

3500

2700

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

350

270

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

350

270

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

3500

2700

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

3500

2700

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

4677

3593

Wheels

Front Wheel Size (in)

18 X 8

17 X 7

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Compact

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Steel

Rear Wheel Size (in)

18 X 8

17 X 7

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Steel

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

Electrical

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

650

490

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

160

110

Engine

Engine Type

Regular Unleaded V-6

Regular Unleaded H-4

Fuel System

Sequential MPI

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

260 @ 4000

174 @ 4000

Engine Order Code

ERC

Displacement

3.6 L/220

2.5 L/152

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

293 @ 6400

175 @ 5800

Mileage

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

Transmission

Reverse Ratio (:1)

3.29

3.67

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

3.14

Trans Order Code

DFL

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

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

3.45

4.11

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

2.11

Trans Type

Drivetrain

Four Wheel Drive

All Wheel Drive

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.28

Trans Description Cont. Again

Eighth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.67

Summary

Body Style

Sport Utility

Vehicle Name

Jeep Grand Cherokee

Subaru Outback

Suspension

Suspension Type - Front

Short And Long Arm

Strut

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

Short And Long Arm

Strut

Suspension Type - Rear

Multi-Link

Double Wishbone

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Multi-Link

Double Wishbone

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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