Jeep Liberty vs Ford Explorer
Overview | |
Years produced1991-Present | Years produced2002-2012 |
MSRP$38,465 | MSRP$22,025 |
Listings3440 | Listings13 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews | Expert reviews7.0 out of 10 |
Reviews Summary | |
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 |
Horsepower300 hp @ 5500 rpm | Horsepower210 hp @ 5200 rpm |
MPG City20 | MPG City16 |
MPG Highway29 | MPG Highway20 |
Engine | |
Engine Name2.3L 300 hp I4 | Engine Name3.7L 210 hp V6 |
Torque310 lb-ft @ 3500 rpm | Torque235 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm |
Horsepower300 hp @ 5500 rpm | Horsepower210 hp @ 5200 rpm |
DrivetrainRWD | DrivetrainRWD |
Fuel Economy | |
MPG City20 | MPG City16 |
MPG Highway29 | MPG Highway20 |
Interior | |
Seating Capacity7 | Seating Capacity5 |
Key Features | |
Navigation SystemStandard | Navigation System |
Sunroof/Moonroof | Sunroof/MoonroofOptional |
Safety | |
Front Crash Overall5 | Front Crash Overall |
Side Crash Overall5 | Side Crash Overall |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Bed Length | Bed Length0.0 in |
Cargo Space16.3 cu ft | Cargo Space29.0 cu ft |
Curb Weight4303 lbs | Curb Weight3655 lbs |
Height69.6 in | Height71.5 in |
Length198.7 in | Length174.4 in |
Width89.3 in | Width71.6 in |
Wheelbase119.1 in | Wheelbase104.3 in |
Maximum Payload1467 lbs | Maximum Payload1150 lbs |
Number of doors4 | Number of doors4 |
Standard Payload | Standard Payload1150 lbs |
Maximum Towing Capacity5000 lbs | Maximum Towing Capacity |
Standard Towing Capacity5000 lbs | Standard Towing Capacity5000 lbs |
Overview | ||
Years produced | 1991-Present | 2002-2012 |
MSRP | $38,465 | $22,025 |
Listings | ||
Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | ||
Expert reviews | 7.0 out of 10Read full review | |
Pros & cons | ||
Summary | 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 | 300 hp @ 5500 rpm | 210 hp @ 5200 rpm |
MPG City | 20 | 16 |
MPG Highway | 29 | 20 |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 2.3L 300 hp I4 | 3.7L 210 hp V6 |
Torque | 310 lb-ft @ 3500 rpm | 235 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm |
Horsepower | 300 hp @ 5500 rpm | 210 hp @ 5200 rpm |
Drivetrain | RWD | RWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
MPG City | 20 | 16 |
MPG Highway | 29 | 20 |
Interior | ||
Seating Capacity | 7 | 5 |
Key Features | ||
Navigation System | Standard | |
Sunroof/Moonroof | Optional | |
Safety | ||
Front Crash Overall | 5 | |
Side Crash Overall | 5 | |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Bed Length | 0.0 in | |
Cargo Space | 16.3 cu ft | 29.0 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 4303 lbs | 3655 lbs |
Height | 69.6 in | 71.5 in |
Length | 198.7 in | 174.4 in |
Width | 89.3 in | 71.6 in |
Wheelbase | 119.1 in | 104.3 in |
Maximum Payload | 1467 lbs | 1150 lbs |
Number of doors | 4 | 4 |
Standard Payload | 1150 lbs | |
Maximum Towing Capacity | 5000 lbs | |
Standard Towing Capacity | 5000 lbs | 5000 lbs |
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