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2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee WK vs. 2023 Subaru Outback Review

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2022 Jeep
Grand Cherokee WK

MSRP*: $34,900 to $44,850
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2023 Subaru
Outback

MSRP*: $28,395 to $42,295
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MPG - City 18 - 19 MPG 21 - 26 MPG
MPG - Hwy 25 - 26 MPG 26 - 32 MPG
Seating Capacity 5 seats 5 seats
Cargo Space 68.3 ft3 75.6 ft3
Engine
  • 293-hp, 3.6-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 182-hp, 2.5-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 260-hp, 2.4-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
Transmission Automatic Continuously Variable
Drivetrain Four Wheel Drive, Rear Wheel Drive All Wheel Drive
Horsepower 293 hp 182 - 260 hp
Towing Capacity 3,500 lbs 2,700 - 3,500 lbs
Exterior Length 189.8 in 191.1 - 191.3 in
Exterior Width 76.5 in 73.0 - 74.6 in
Leg Room Front 40.3 in
Rear 38.6 in
Front 42.8 in
Rear 39.5 in
Head Room Front 39.9 in
Rear 39.2 in
Front 39.1 - 40.1 in
Rear 39.1 in

*MSRP and Invoice prices displayed are for educational purposes only, do not reflect the actual selling price of a particular vehicle, and do not include applicable gas taxes or destination charges.

Comparison Review

Comfort
Passengers in the back seat may find themselves a little more cramped in the Jeep Grand Cherokee WK than the Subaru Outback. The Subaru Outback will be a hit with tall drivers and their front seat passengers, since it has greater front head- and legroom than the Jeep Grand Cherokee WK.

Convenience
You'll be making about the same number of stops at the gas station with the Jeep Grand Cherokee WK as you will with the Subaru Outback, as they are both able to travel similar distances on a tank of gas.

Cost
There are a lot of factors to consider when calculating the overall cost of a vehicle. The main consideration is Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP). The Jeep Grand Cherokee WK is somewhat more expensive than the Subaru Outback.

Dimensions
Since the Jeep Grand Cherokee WK is much wider than the Subaru Outback, finding a wide enough spot in a parking lot may be a bit more challenging. When looking at overall length, the Jeep Grand Cherokee WK takes up about the same amount of space in your garage as the Subaru Outback.

Handling
The Jeep Grand Cherokee WK has a larger turning radius than the Subaru Outback, making it slightly more difficult to maneuver in and out of tight spots.

Performance
When considering towing capacity, the Jeep Grand Cherokee WK is clearly the choice over the Subaru Outback for pulling heavy loads. When it comes to horsepower, the Jeep Grand Cherokee WK greatly out-muscles the Subaru Outback.

Powertrain
Due to its much higher torque, the Jeep Grand Cherokee WK does a much better job of transmitting its engine's horsepower to its wheels than the Subaru Outback.

Utility
In terms of seating, you'll be able to fit about the same number of people in both the Jeep Grand Cherokee WK and the Subaru Outback. The Jeep Grand Cherokee WK has less cargo space than the Subaru Outback, which is okay if you don't need to move a lot in one trip.