2007 Honda Civic vs. 2009 Jeep Liberty
To start off, 2009 Jeep Liberty is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Honda Civic would be higher. At 3,778 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Jeep Liberty is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Jeep Liberty (210 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 72 more horse power than 2007 Honda Civic. (138 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Jeep Liberty should accelerate faster than 2007 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Jeep Liberty weights approximately 775 kg more than 2007 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2007 Honda Civic is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Jeep Liberty. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Honda Civic 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, 2009 Jeep Liberty (319 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 145 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Honda Civic. (174 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2009 Jeep Liberty will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Honda Civic. 2009 Jeep Liberty has automatic transmission and 2007 Honda Civic has manual transmission. 2007 Honda Civic will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Jeep Liberty will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Honda Civic | 2009 Jeep Liberty | |
| Make | Honda | Jeep |
| Model | Civic | Liberty |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1799 cc | 3778 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 210 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 174 Nm | 319 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 2055 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1790 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2700 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.2 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 74 L |
