2005 Jeep Liberty vs. 2010 Volkswagen Phaeton
To start off, 2010 Volkswagen Phaeton 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, 2010 Volkswagen Phaeton (237 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 2005 Jeep Liberty. (211 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Volkswagen Phaeton should accelerate faster than 2005 Jeep Liberty. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Volkswagen Phaeton weights approximately 465 kg more than 2005 Jeep Liberty. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2010 Volkswagen Phaeton (500 Nm) has 181 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Jeep Liberty. (319 Nm). This means 2010 Volkswagen Phaeton will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Jeep Liberty.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Jeep Liberty | 2010 Volkswagen Phaeton | |
| Make | Jeep | Volkswagen |
| Model | Liberty | Phaeton |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2010 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3687 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 211 HP | 237 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 319 Nm | 500 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1768 kg | 2233 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 5059 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1903 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1901 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2881 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.7 L/100km | 6.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 11.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.4 L/100km | 8.5 L/100km |
