2005 Jeep Liberty vs. 2002 Volvo V70
To start off, 2005 Jeep Liberty is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Volvo V70. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Volvo V70 would be higher. At 2,435 cc (5 cylinders), 2002 Volvo V70 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Volvo V70 (197 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 2005 Jeep Liberty. (144 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Volvo V70 should accelerate faster than 2005 Jeep Liberty. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Jeep Liberty weights approximately 120 kg more than 2002 Volvo V70.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2002 Volvo V70 (280 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Jeep Liberty. (215 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2002 Volvo V70 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Jeep Liberty.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Jeep Liberty | 2002 Volvo V70 | |
| Make | Jeep | Volvo |
| Model | Liberty | V70 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2002 |
| Body Type | SUV | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2425 cc | 2435 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 144 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 215 Nm | 280 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.5 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 101 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1812 kg | 1692 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1580 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2650 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 66 L |
