2007 Jeep Liberty vs. 2011 Opel Antara
To start off, 2011 Opel Antara is newer by 4 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 62 more horse power than 2011 Opel Antara. (148 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Jeep Liberty should accelerate faster than 2011 Opel Antara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Jeep Liberty weights approximately 94 kg more than 2011 Opel Antara. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2011 Opel Antara (320 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Jeep Liberty. (319 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2011 Opel Antara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Jeep Liberty. 2007 Jeep Liberty has automatic transmission and 2011 Opel Antara has manual transmission. 2011 Opel Antara will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Jeep Liberty will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Jeep Liberty | 2011 Opel Antara | |
| Make | Jeep | Opel |
| Model | Liberty | Antara |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2011 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3701 cc | 1990 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 210 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 319 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 17.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1949 kg | 1855 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.4 L/100km | 7.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 78 L | 65 L |
