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Jeep Grand Cherokee vs Subaru Outback – Which car suits you better?

Everyday use, family trips or long-distance drives – here’s where the differences show.
Discover whether Jeep Grand Cherokee or Subaru Outback fits your lifestyle better.

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

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Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Subaru Outback has a decisively advantage in terms of price – it starts at 37200 £, while the Jeep Grand Cherokee costs 85600 £. That’s a price difference of around 48394 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Jeep Grand Cherokee manages with 2.90 L and is therefore convincingly more efficient than the Subaru Outback with 8.60 L. The difference is about 5.70 L per 100 km.

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Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.

When it comes to engine power, the Jeep Grand Cherokee has a convincingly edge – offering 380 HP compared to 169 HP. That’s roughly 211 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Jeep Grand Cherokee is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 6.30 s, while the Subaru Outback takes 10.20 s. That’s about 3.90 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Jeep Grand Cherokee performs slight better – reaching 210 km/h, while the Subaru Outback tops out at 193 km/h. The difference is around 17 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: Jeep Grand Cherokee pulls significantly stronger with 637 Nm compared to 252 Nm. That’s about 385 Nm difference.

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Space and Everyday Use:

Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In curb weight, Subaru Outback is clearly lighter – 1643 kg compared to 2434 kg. The difference is around 791 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Subaru Outback offers slight more room – 561 L compared to 520 L. That’s a difference of about 41 L.

In maximum load capacity, the Jeep Grand Cherokee performs barely noticeable better – up to 2004 L, which is about 182 L more than the Subaru Outback.

When it comes to payload, Jeep Grand Cherokee somewhat takes the win – 641 kg compared to 557 kg. That’s a difference of about 84 kg.

Who wins the race?

The Jeep Grand Cherokee proves to be outperforms in nearly all aspects and therefore becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
Jeep Grand Cherokee is the better all-rounder in this comparison.

about £85,628
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Jeep Grand Cherokee

  • Engine Type : Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 380 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 2.90 L
  • Electric Range : 45 km

Jeep Grand Cherokee

The Jeep Grand Cherokee wears its trail-ready roots proudly while wrapping them in a surprisingly civilized and upscale package, so it can tackle rough tracks and the school run with the same swagger. Inside, plush materials and intuitive tech make it a comfortable place to spend time, giving buyers a practical yet characterful SUV that doesn’t take itself too seriously.

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Subaru Outback

The Subaru Outback is the do-it-all wagon for buyers who want SUV capability without the SUV bulk, blending rugged confidence with everyday civility. It's practical, dependable, and built to shrug off rough gravel tracks or rainy commutes with a grin — ideal for buyers who actually use their vehicles, not just park them for show.

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Jeep Grand Cherokee
Subaru Outback
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Outback @ Subaru Corporation

Costs and Consumption

Price
85600 £
Price
37200 - 41600 £
Consumption L/100km
2.90 L
Consumption L/100km
8.60 L
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
45 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
65 g/km
co2
193 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
72 L
Fuel tank capacity
63 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Estate
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
2434 kg
Curb weight
1643 - 1676 kg
Trunk capacity
520 L
Trunk capacity
561 L
Length
4914 mm
Length
4870 mm
Width
1968 mm
Width
1875 mm
Height
1858 mm
Height
1670 - 1675 mm
Max trunk capacity
2004 L
Max trunk capacity
1822 L
Payload
641 kg
Payload
524 - 557 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
CVT
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
380 HP
Power HP
169 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.30 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
10.20 s
Max Speed
210 km/h
Max Speed
193 km/h
Torque
637 Nm
Torque
252 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
280 kW
Power kW
124 kW
Engine capacity
1995 cm3
Engine capacity
2498 cm3

General

Model Year
2024
Model Year
2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
B
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
Jeep
Brand
Subaru
Is the Jeep Grand Cherokee offered with different drivetrains?

Available configurations include All-Wheel Drive.

The prices and data displayed are estimates based on German list prices and may vary by country. This information is not legally binding.