2005 Jeep Liberty vs. 2011 Hyundai Veracruz
To start off, 2011 Hyundai Veracruz is newer by 6 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 3,800 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Hyundai Veracruz is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Hyundai Veracruz (260 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 110 more horse power than 2005 Jeep Liberty. (150 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Hyundai Veracruz should accelerate faster than 2005 Jeep Liberty. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Hyundai Veracruz weights approximately 279 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, 2011 Hyundai Veracruz (348 Nm) has 124 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Jeep Liberty. (224 Nm). This means 2011 Hyundai Veracruz will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Jeep Liberty.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Jeep Liberty | 2011 Hyundai Veracruz | |
| Make | Jeep | Hyundai |
| Model | Liberty | Veracruz |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2011 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2425 cc | 3800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 260 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 224 Nm | 348 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1656 kg | 1935 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4841 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1946 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1806 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2804 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9.1 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.2 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 78 L | 78 L |
