2018 Jeep Wrangler JK vs. 2018 Subaru Forester
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2018 Jeep Wrangler JK
$289 /mo.
2018 Subaru Forester
$249 /mo.
What is the main difference between Wrangler JK and Forester?
Two SUVs with more similarities, such as the body structure, starting price, ground shadow size, maximum occupancy, and cargo volume, than differences, like the horsepower, fuel economy, and height. First of all, the 2018 Jeep Wrangler JK has bigger and thirstier engine; the 2018 Subaru Forester gets 7.6 more mpg. And finally, the roofline of the 2018 Wrangler JK is slightly higher than the 2018 Forester's. Among similarities are the body structure, starting price, ground shadow size, maximum occupancy, and cargo volume.
Specification Comparison
Safety Rating
Safety Rating
Trim
Trim
Configuration
Configuration
- 3.6 L, Man, 4WD
- 2.5 L, Man, AWD
- 2.5 L, Auto, AWD
MSRP
MSRP
$23,995
$22,795
Engine
Engine
3.6L V-6
2.5L Flat-4
Horsepower
Horsepower
285 hp
170 hp
Drivetrain
Drivetrain
Four Wheel Drive
All Wheel Drive
0-60 MPH
0-60 MPH
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City MPG
City MPG
16 - 17 MPG
22 MPG
Highway MPG
Highway MPG
21 MPG
28 MPG
Combined MPG
Combined MPG
18 MPG
24 MPG
Width
Width
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Width W/O Mirrors
Width W/O Mirrors
73.7 in
70.7 in
Length
Length
164.3 - 184.9 in
180.9 - 181.5 in
Height
Height
72.6 in
66.4 - 68.2 in
Wheelbase
Wheelbase
95.4 - 116.0 in
103.9 in
Ground Shadow
Ground Shadow
84.1 - 94.6 ft2
88.8 - 89.1 ft2
Seats
Seats
4 - 5
5
First Row Head Room
First Row Head Room
41.3 in
40.0 - 41.4 in
First Row Leg Room
First Row Leg Room
41.0 in
43.0 in
First Row Leg Shoulder
First Row Leg Shoulder
55.8 in
57.0 in
Second Row Head Room
Second Row Head Room
40.3 - 40.4 in
37.5 - 39.8 in
Second Row Leg Room
Second Row Leg Room
35.6 - 37.2 in
38.0 in
Second Row Leg Shoulder
Second Row Leg Shoulder
44.7 - 56.8 in
56.5 in
Costs
2018 Jeep Wrangler JK
2018 Subaru Forester
Annual Fuel Cost
Annual Fuel Cost
$3,150
$2,050 - $2,800
Mininum Monthly Lease
Mininum Monthly Lease
$289 (2018 Jeep Wrangler JK Unlimited Sport 4x4)
$249 (2018 Subaru Forester 2.5i Manual)
Lease Due
Lease Due
$2,999
$2,999
Cost To Lease
Cost To Lease
$16,553
$14,013 - $14,763
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