2006 Jeep Liberty vs. 2010 Toyota 4Runner
To start off, 2010 Toyota 4Runner is newer by 4 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 4,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Toyota 4Runner is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Toyota 4Runner (270 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 110 more horse power than 2006 Jeep Liberty. (160 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Toyota 4Runner should accelerate faster than 2006 Jeep Liberty.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2006 Jeep Liberty (400 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Toyota 4Runner. (376 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2006 Jeep Liberty will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Toyota 4Runner. 2010 Toyota 4Runner has automatic transmission and 2006 Jeep Liberty has manual transmission. 2006 Jeep Liberty will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Toyota 4Runner will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Jeep Liberty | 2010 Toyota 4Runner | |
| Make | Jeep | Toyota |
| Model | Liberty | 4Runner |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2010 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2801 cc | 4000 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 160 HP | 270 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 376 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4823 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1925 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1830 mm | 1816 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2789 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 78 L | 87 L |
