Jeep Cherokee vs Subaru Outback (2026)
Price gap, MSRP + destination
$550
- Cherokee: 10 mpg better, 30 hp more.
- Outback: 12.2 cu ft more cargo, 1.0 in more rear legroom.
- Outback wins 5 of 12 measures.
- Price: about the same.
| Measure | Cherokee | Outback | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| MSRP + destination | $36,995 | $36,445 | About the same |
| Horsepower | 210 hp | 180 hp | Cherokee |
| Torque | 221 lb-ft to 230 lb-ft | 178 lb-ft | N/A |
| MPG combined | 37 mpg | 27 mpg | Cherokee |
| Cargo, max | 68.3 cu ft | 80.5 cu ft | Outback |
| Cargo, seats up | 33.6 cu ft | 34.6 cu ft | Outback |
| Rear legroom | 38.5 in | 39.5 in | Outback |
| Front legroom | 41.3 in | 43.0 in | Outback |
| Length | 188.1 in | 191.7 in | Not scored |
| Width | 74.7 in | 74.0 in | Not scored |
| Curb weight | 4,295 lb | 3,741 lb | Not scored |
| Towing | 3,500 lb | 2,700 lb | Cherokee |
| Seats | 5 | 5 | About the same |
| Ground clearance | 8.0 in | 8.7 in | Outback |
| 0-60 mph | 7.7 s estimate | 7.9 s estimate | Cherokee |
| Basic warranty | 3 yr / 36,000 mi | 3 yr / 36,000 mi | About the same |
Not scored: length, width, curb weight. N/A rows are not counted.
Nearest trims by price
| Trim | Nearest in price | Gap |
|---|---|---|
| Cherokee 4x4 $35,000 | Outback Premium AWD $34,995 | $5 |
| Outback Premium AWD $34,995 | Cherokee 4x4 $35,000 | $5 |
Cost to run
Cherokee costs $1,756 less over 6 years.
12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20. Electricity 17 cents per kWh.
| Cost | Cherokee | Outback |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP + destination | $36,995 | $36,445 |
| Fuel or charging, 1 year | $1,038 | $1,422 |
| Fuel or charging, 6 years | $6,227 | $8,533 |
| Total, 6 years | $43,222 | $44,978 |
Which is better for me?
Weight each group from 0 to 10. MPG uses fuel or charging cost.
Equal weights: Cherokee wins.
No single weight change flips the winner.
| Group | Ahead | By |
|---|---|---|
| Price | About the same | |
| MPG | Cherokee | 27% |
| Power | Cherokee | 14% |
| Space | Outback | 15% |
| Towing | Cherokee | 23% |
Other years
What this cannot tell you
Your price and mpg will differ.
Reliability and safety are not included.
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