2005 Jeep Liberty vs. 2004 Volkswagen New Beetle
To start off, 2005 Jeep Liberty is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Volkswagen New Beetle. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Volkswagen New Beetle would be higher. At 2,425 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Jeep Liberty is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Jeep Liberty (150 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 2004 Volkswagen New Beetle. (115 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Jeep Liberty should accelerate faster than 2004 Volkswagen New Beetle. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Jeep Liberty weights approximately 456 kg more than 2004 Volkswagen New Beetle. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Jeep Liberty (224 Nm) has 58 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Volkswagen New Beetle. (166 Nm). This means 2005 Jeep Liberty will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Volkswagen New Beetle.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Jeep Liberty | 2004 Volkswagen New Beetle | |
| Make | Jeep | Volkswagen |
| Model | Liberty | New Beetle |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2004 |
| Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2425 cc | 1968 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 115 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 224 Nm | 166 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 101 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1656 kg | 1200 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2680 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.1 L/100km | 7.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.2 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.2 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 78 L | 55 L |
