2006 Toyota RAV4 vs. 2010 Jeep Liberty
To start off, 2010 Jeep Liberty is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Toyota RAV4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Toyota RAV4 would be higher. At 3,700 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Jeep Liberty is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Toyota RAV4 (269 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 2010 Jeep Liberty. (210 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Toyota RAV4 should accelerate faster than 2010 Jeep Liberty. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Jeep Liberty weights approximately 452 kg more than 2006 Toyota RAV4.
Because 2006 Toyota RAV4 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Jeep Liberty. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Toyota RAV4 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, 2006 Toyota RAV4 (334 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Jeep Liberty. (318 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 Toyota RAV4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Jeep Liberty.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Toyota RAV4 | 2010 Jeep Liberty | |
| Make | Toyota | Jeep |
| Model | RAV4 | Liberty |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2010 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3540 cc | 3700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 269 HP | 210 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 334 Nm | 318 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1356 kg | 1808 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4610 mm | 4493 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1839 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2695 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 8.1 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 10.7 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 74 L |
