2005 Jeep Liberty vs. 2011 SsangYong Rodius
To start off, 2011 SsangYong Rodius 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 3,687 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Jeep Liberty is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Jeep Liberty (211 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 2011 SsangYong Rodius. (163 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Jeep Liberty should accelerate faster than 2011 SsangYong Rodius. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 SsangYong Rodius weights approximately 155 kg more than 2005 Jeep Liberty.
Let's talk about torque, 2011 SsangYong Rodius (342 Nm) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Jeep Liberty. (319 Nm). This means 2011 SsangYong Rodius will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Jeep Liberty.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Jeep Liberty | 2011 SsangYong Rodius | |
| Make | Jeep | SsangYong |
| Model | Liberty | Rodius |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2011 |
| Body Type | SUV | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3687 cc | 2696 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 211 HP | 163 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 319 Nm | 342 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 86.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 91 mm | 92.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.1:1 | 18.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1768 kg | 1923 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 5130 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1920 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 3010 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.4 L/100km | 9.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 78 L | 80 L |
