2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee vs 2018 Subaru Outback

2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee

2018 Subaru Outback

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Altitude 4x2

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Grand Cherokee Altitude 4x2	19	26	$30,745	$30,895
Grand Cherokee Altitude 4x4	18	25	$33,009	$33,195
Grand Cherokee High Altitude 4x2	19	26	$43,535	$45,295
Grand Cherokee High Altitude 4x4	18	25	$46,405	$48,295
Grand Cherokee Laredo 4x2	19	26	$30,745	$30,895
Grand Cherokee Laredo 4x4	18	25	$33,009	$33,195
Grand Cherokee Laredo E 4x2	19	26	$30,745	$30,895
Grand Cherokee Laredo E 4x4	18	25	$33,009	$33,195
Grand Cherokee Limited 4x2	19	26	$37,211	$38,495
Grand Cherokee Limited 4x4	18	25	$39,151	$40,495
Grand Cherokee Overland 4x2	19	26	$43,535	$45,295
Grand Cherokee Overland 4x4	18	25	$46,405	$48,295
Grand Cherokee SRT 4x4	13	19	$64,935	$67,695
Grand Cherokee Sterling Edition 4x2	19	26	$37,211	$38,495
Grand Cherokee Sterling Edition 4x4	18	25	$39,151	$40,495
Grand Cherokee Summit 4x2	19	26	$48,836	$50,995
Grand Cherokee Summit 4x4	18	25	$51,706	$53,995
Grand Cherokee Trackhawk 4x4	11	17	$81,959	$86,200
Grand Cherokee Trailhawk 4x4	18	25	$42,034	$43,595
Grand Cherokee Upland 4x4	18	25	$33,009	$33,195

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2.5i

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Outback 2.5i	25	32	$24,360	$25,895
Outback 2.5i Limited	25	32	$30,623	$32,695
Outback 2.5i Premium	25	32	$26,351	$27,995
Outback 2.5i Touring	25	32	$34,111	$36,490
Outback 3.6R Limited	20	27	$33,064	$35,395
Outback 3.6R Touring	20	27	$36,089	$38,690

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$30,745

$24,360

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$30,895

$25,895

Monthly Payment Estimate

$515 / month

$432 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

7.7

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7.8

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TCC’s Bottom Line

Only poor crash test scores keep the Grand Cherokee down, as this talented family hauler offers luxury and utility and buyers can choose off-road capability, track talent, or even more luxury.

Unless you really need three rows of seats, the 2018 Subaru Outback is the sensible SUV alternative.

TCC Likes

Premium look and feel
Responsive 8-speed automatics
SRT and Trackhawk are fit for track time

Swiss Army knife utility
More refined than ever
Lots of safety tech

TCC Dislikes

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

Optional 6-cylinder is thirsty
Short on high-end luxuries
No EyeSight on base Outback

Fuel Economy

City

19 mpg

25 mpg

Highway

26 mpg

32 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Standard Sport Utility Vehicles 2WD

Small Sport Utility Vehicles 4WD

Interior Dimensions

Passenger Volume (ft³)

105.4

108.1

Second Shoulder Room (in)

57.3

Front Leg Room (in)

40.3

42.9

Front Hip Room (in)

55.5

Passenger Capacity

Second Leg Room (in)

38.6

38.1

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

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

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

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

12.4

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

24.6

18.5

Steering

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

37.1

36.1

Tires

Spare Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Size

P265/50SR20

P225/65HR17

Rear Tire Order Code

TLP-B

Front Tire Size

P265/50SR20

P225/65HR17

Spare Tire Size

Compact

Front Tire Order Code

TLP-B

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)

4513

3622

Wheels

Rear Wheel Size (in)

20 X 8

17 X 7

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

Front Wheel Size (in)

20 X 8

17 X 7

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Compact

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

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

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

Mileage

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Transmission

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.00

First Gear Ratio (:1)

4.71

3.58 - 0.62

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

3.27

4.11

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

2.11

Trans Type

Drivetrain

Rear Wheel Drive

All Wheel

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.28

Trans Description Cont. Again

Eighth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.67

Reverse Ratio (:1)

3.29

3.67

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

3.14

Trans Order Code

DFT

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.67

Trans Description Cont.

Automatic w/OD

CVT w/OD

Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)

0.84

Summary

Vehicle Name

Jeep Grand Cherokee

Subaru Outback

Body Style

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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