Jeep Cherokee/Liberty (1997 – 2001) vs Subaru Forester (1997 – 2000): specs compared
The Jeep Cherokee/Liberty is the more powerful of the two, with up to 190 hp against 170 hp. The Subaru Forester is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 8.4 s against 10.1 s. It has the higher top speed: 198 km/h against 180 km/h. It uses less fuel, from 9.0 L/100 km against 10.7 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 1,245 kg against 1,358 kg. At 4,450 mm, the Subaru Forester is 200 mm longer than the Jeep Cherokee/Liberty.
| Specification |
Jeep
Cherokee/Liberty
1997 – 2001
|
Subaru
Forester
1997 – 2000
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | United States | Japan |
| Documented years | 1997 – 2001 | 1997 – 2000 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 7 | 2 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | AWD · RWD | AWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 118 – 193 hp | 125 – 170 hp |
| Torque | 198 – 305 Nm | 184 – 240 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 10.1 – 13.0 s | 8.4 – 11.4 s |
| Top speed | 165 – 180 km/h | 179 – 198 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 10.7 – 14.0 L/100 km | 9.0 – 9.9 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,250 mm | 4,450 mm |
| Width | 1,790 mm | 1,740 mm |
| Height | 1,630 mm | 1,600 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,580 mm | 2,520 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,358 – 1,565 kg | 1,245 – 1,330 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.