2005 Jeep Liberty vs. 2010 Volkswagen GTI
To start off, 2010 Volkswagen GTI is newer by 5 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 3,687 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Jeep Liberty is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Jeep Liberty (211 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 2010 Volkswagen GTI. (200 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Jeep Liberty should accelerate faster than 2010 Volkswagen GTI. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Jeep Liberty weights approximately 392 kg more than 2010 Volkswagen GTI. 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 (319 Nm) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Volkswagen GTI. (280 Nm). This means 2005 Jeep Liberty will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Volkswagen GTI.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Jeep Liberty | 2010 Volkswagen GTI | |
| Make | Jeep | Volkswagen |
| Model | Liberty | GTI |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2010 |
| Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3687 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 211 HP | 200 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 319 Nm | 280 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1768 kg | 1376 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4211 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1778 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1468 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2578 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.7 L/100km | 7.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 78 L | 55 L |
