2005 Jeep Liberty vs. 2006 Subaru Legacy
To start off, 2006 Subaru Legacy is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Jeep Liberty. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Jeep Liberty would be higher. At 2,458 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Subaru Legacy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Subaru Legacy (250 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 106 more horse power than 2005 Jeep Liberty. (144 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Subaru Legacy should accelerate faster than 2005 Jeep Liberty. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Jeep Liberty weights approximately 174 kg more than 2006 Subaru Legacy.
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, 2006 Subaru Legacy (339 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 124 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Jeep Liberty. (215 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 Subaru Legacy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Jeep Liberty.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Jeep Liberty | 2006 Subaru Legacy | |
Make | Jeep | Subaru |
Model | Liberty | Legacy |
Year Released | 2005 | 2006 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2425 cc | 2458 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Horse Power | 144 HP | 250 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 215 Nm | 339 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1812 kg | 1638 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4740 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2680 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.7 L/100km | 9.1 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.4 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 64 L |