2007 Jeep Liberty vs. 2008 Toyota Prius
To start off, 2008 Toyota Prius is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Jeep Liberty. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Jeep Liberty would be higher. At 3,701 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Jeep Liberty is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Jeep Liberty (210 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 100 more horse power than 2008 Toyota Prius. (110 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Jeep Liberty should accelerate faster than 2008 Toyota Prius.
Because 2007 Jeep Liberty is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Toyota Prius. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 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 Jeep Liberty (319 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 208 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Toyota Prius. (111 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2007 Jeep Liberty will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Toyota Prius. 2008 Toyota Prius has automatic transmission and 2007 Jeep Liberty has manual transmission. 2007 Jeep Liberty will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Toyota Prius will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Jeep Liberty | 2008 Toyota Prius | |
Make | Jeep | Toyota |
Model | Liberty | Prius |
Year Released | 2007 | 2008 |
Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3701 cc | 1497 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 210 HP | 110 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 319 Nm | 111 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.7 L/100km | 5.2 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 4.9 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.4 L/100km | 5.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 78 L | 45 L |