2006 Jeep Liberty vs. 2007 Lexus LS
To start off, 2007 Lexus LS is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Jeep Liberty. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Jeep Liberty would be higher. At 4,608 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Lexus LS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Lexus LS (380 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 170 more horse power than 2006 Jeep Liberty. (210 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Lexus LS should accelerate faster than 2006 Jeep Liberty.
Because 2006 Jeep Liberty is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Lexus LS. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 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, 2007 Lexus LS (498 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 179 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Jeep Liberty. (319 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 Lexus LS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Jeep Liberty.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Jeep Liberty | 2007 Lexus LS | |
| Make | Jeep | Lexus |
| Model | Liberty | LS |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2007 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3687 cc | 4608 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 210 HP | 380 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 319 Nm | 498 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 5040 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2980 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.7 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.4 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 78 L | 84 L |
