2005 Jeep Liberty vs. 2013 Volvo C30
To start off, 2013 Volvo C30 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 2,500 cc (5 cylinders), 2013 Volvo C30 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Volvo C30 (224 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 2005 Jeep Liberty. (150 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Volvo C30 should accelerate faster than 2005 Jeep Liberty. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Jeep Liberty weights approximately 199 kg more than 2013 Volvo C30.
Let's talk about torque, 2013 Volvo C30 (320 Nm) has 96 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Jeep Liberty. (224 Nm). This means 2013 Volvo C30 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Jeep Liberty.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Jeep Liberty | 2013 Volvo C30 | |
| Make | Jeep | Volvo |
| Model | Liberty | C30 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2013 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2425 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 5 valves |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 224 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 224 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 101 mm | 93 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1656 kg | 1457 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4266 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 2039 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1447 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2640 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.1 L/100km | 6.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.2 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
