2005 Jeep Liberty vs. 2013 Toyota Sequoia

To start off, 2013 Toyota Sequoia 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 5,700 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Toyota Sequoia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Toyota Sequoia (376 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 232 more horse power than 2005 Jeep Liberty. (144 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Toyota Sequoia should accelerate faster than 2005 Jeep Liberty. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Toyota Sequoia weights approximately 902 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.

Because 2005 Jeep Liberty is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2013 Toyota Sequoia. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Jeep Liberty will offer significantly more control. 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, 2013 Toyota Sequoia (544 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 329 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Jeep Liberty. (215 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2013 Toyota Sequoia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Jeep Liberty. 2013 Toyota Sequoia has automatic transmission and 2005 Jeep Liberty has manual transmission. 2005 Jeep Liberty will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2013 Toyota Sequoia will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2005 Jeep Liberty 2013 Toyota Sequoia
Make Jeep Toyota
Model Liberty Sequoia
Year Released 2005 2013
Body Type SUV SUV
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2425 cc 5700 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 144 HP 376 HP
Engine RPM 5200 RPM 5600 RPM
Torque 215 Nm 544 Nm
Torque RPM 4000 RPM 3600 RPM
Engine Bore Size 87.5 mm 94 mm
Engine Stroke Size 101 mm 102 mm
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type 4WD Rear
Transmission Type Manual 6-speed automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 7 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1812 kg 2714 kg
Vehicle Length 4440 mm 5210 mm
Vehicle Width 1830 mm 2030 mm
Vehicle Height 1790 mm 1955 mm
Wheelbase Size 2660 mm 3100 mm
Fuel Consumption 10.7 L/100km 11.9 L/100km
Fuel Consumption City 13.1 L/100km 17.2 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 72 L 100 L


 

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