Ford Explorer vs Jeep Liberty
Overview | |
MSRP$35,510 | MSRP$22,025 |
Average price$33,258 | Average price |
Listings1687 | Listings28 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews7.5 out of 10 | Expert reviews7.0 out of 10 |
Reviews SummaryTwo years ago, Ford redesigned its popular Explorer midsize three-row SUV. It moved to a rear-drive platform, added an optional hybrid powertrain, and offered everything from a value-rich base model to a luxurious Platinum trim level. Since then, Ford has added ST-Line and Timberline trim levels while simultaneously honing the Explorer’s packaging to appeal to the broadest cross-section of Canadians possible. | |
Reviews SummaryThe Jeep Liberty is an off-road-ready compact SUV with the heart and soul of the brand’s much heartier vehicles. It’s able to climb, crawl, and wade through much stiffer terrain than its tiny size would suggest, and it makes use of four-wheel drive (4WD) and a solid rear axle to get through the tough stuff. The Liberty is targeted at new-car buyers who want a rugged and capable SUV to take them where more pedestrian vehicles just can’t go. It competes with the Toyota RAV4, the Honda CR-V, and the Subaru Forester. Jeep offers the Liberty in just two trim levels: Jeep Liberty Sport and Jeep Liberty Limited Edition. Though it slots below models like the Grand Cherokee, the Liberty carries much of the same styling and off-roading attitude as those pricier models. A single engine is available for the 2007 model year: A 3.7-litre V6 engine that produces 210 horsepower and 235 pound-feet of torque. Power hits all four wheels through a six-speed manual transmission by default, but a four-speed automatic transmission is available on Sport and standard on the Limited Edition. | |
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Popular Features & Specs | |
Engine2.3L 300 hp I4 | Engine3.7L 210 hp V6 |
Drive TrainRWD | Drive TrainRWD |
Seating Capacity7 | Seating Capacity5 |
Horsepower | Horsepower210 hp @ 5200 rpm |
MPG City20 | MPG City16 |
MPG Highway28 | MPG Highway20 |
Engine | |
Engine Name2.3L 300 hp I4 | Engine Name3.7L 210 hp V6 |
Torque | Torque235 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm |
Horsepower | Horsepower210 hp @ 5200 rpm |
DrivetrainRWD | DrivetrainRWD |
Fuel Economy | |
MPG City20 | MPG City16 |
MPG Highway28 | MPG Highway20 |
Interior | |
Seating Capacity7 | Seating Capacity5 |
Key Features | |
Sunroof/Moonroof | Sunroof/MoonroofOptional |
Safety | |
Side Crash Overall5 | Side Crash Overall |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Bed Length | Bed Length0.0 in |
Cargo Space18.2 cu ft | Cargo Space29.0 cu ft |
Curb Weight4345 lbs | Curb Weight3655 lbs |
Height69.9 in | Height71.5 in |
Length198.8 in | Length174.4 in |
Width89.3 in | Width71.6 in |
Wheelbase119.1 in | Wheelbase104.3 in |
Maximum Payload1425 lbs | Maximum Payload1150 lbs |
Number of doors4 | Number of doors4 |
Standard Payload | Standard Payload1150 lbs |
Maximum Towing Capacity5300 lbs | Maximum Towing Capacity |
Standard Towing Capacity | Standard Towing Capacity5000 lbs |
Overview | ||
MSRP | $35,510 | $22,025 |
Average price | $33,258 | |
Listings | ||
Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | 4.2 | 4.2 |
Expert reviews | 7.5 out of 10Read full review | 7.0 out of 10Read full review |
Pros & cons | ||
Summary | Two years ago, Ford redesigned its popular Explorer midsize three-row SUV. It moved to a rear-drive platform, added an optional hybrid powertrain, and offered everything from a value-rich base model to a luxurious Platinum trim level. Since then, Ford has added ST-Line and Timberline trim levels while simultaneously honing the Explorer’s packaging to appeal to the broadest cross-section of Canadians possible. | The Jeep Liberty is an off-road-ready compact SUV with the heart and soul of the brand’s much heartier vehicles. It’s able to climb, crawl, and wade through much stiffer terrain than its tiny size would suggest, and it makes use of four-wheel drive (4WD) and a solid rear axle to get through the tough stuff. The Liberty is targeted at new-car buyers who want a rugged and capable SUV to take them where more pedestrian vehicles just can’t go. It competes with the Toyota RAV4, the Honda CR-V, and the Subaru Forester. Jeep offers the Liberty in just two trim levels: Jeep Liberty Sport and Jeep Liberty Limited Edition. Though it slots below models like the Grand Cherokee, the Liberty carries much of the same styling and off-roading attitude as those pricier models. A single engine is available for the 2007 model year: A 3.7-litre V6 engine that produces 210 horsepower and 235 pound-feet of torque. Power hits all four wheels through a six-speed manual transmission by default, but a four-speed automatic transmission is available on Sport and standard on the Limited Edition. |
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Popular Features & Specs | ||
Engine | 2.3L 300 hp I4 | 3.7L 210 hp V6 |
Drive Train | RWD | RWD |
Seating Capacity | 7 | 5 |
Horsepower | 210 hp @ 5200 rpm | |
MPG City | 20 | 16 |
MPG Highway | 28 | 20 |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 2.3L 300 hp I4 | 3.7L 210 hp V6 |
Torque | 235 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm | |
Horsepower | 210 hp @ 5200 rpm | |
Drivetrain | RWD | RWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
MPG City | 20 | 16 |
MPG Highway | 28 | 20 |
Interior | ||
Seating Capacity | 7 | 5 |
Key Features | ||
Sunroof/Moonroof | Optional | |
Safety | ||
Side Crash Overall | 5 | |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Bed Length | 0.0 in | |
Cargo Space | 18.2 cu ft | 29.0 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 4345 lbs | 3655 lbs |
Height | 69.9 in | 71.5 in |
Length | 198.8 in | 174.4 in |
Width | 89.3 in | 71.6 in |
Wheelbase | 119.1 in | 104.3 in |
Maximum Payload | 1425 lbs | 1150 lbs |
Number of doors | 4 | 4 |
Standard Payload | 1150 lbs | |
Maximum Towing Capacity | 5300 lbs | |
Standard Towing Capacity | 5000 lbs | |
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