2005 Jeep Liberty vs. 2013 Kia Sportage
To start off, 2013 Kia Sportage is newer by 8 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 3,686 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Jeep Liberty is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Jeep Liberty (210 HP) has 36 more horse power than 2013 Kia Sportage. (174 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Jeep Liberty should accelerate faster than 2013 Kia Sportage. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Jeep Liberty weights approximately 435 kg more than 2013 Kia Sportage. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2005 Jeep Liberty (319 Nm) has 91 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Kia Sportage. (228 Nm). This means 2005 Jeep Liberty will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Kia Sportage.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Jeep Liberty | 2013 Kia Sportage | |
| Make | Jeep | Kia |
| Model | Liberty | Sportage |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2013 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3686 cc | 2400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 210 HP | 174 HP |
| Torque | 319 Nm | 228 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 91 mm | 97 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1867 kg | 1432 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1855 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1645 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2640 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.7 L/100km | 7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 9.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 78 L | 58 L |
