2008 Honda Civic vs. 2005 Jeep Liberty
To start off, 2008 Honda Civic is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Jeep Liberty. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Jeep Liberty would be higher. At 2,425 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Jeep Liberty is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Honda Civic (166 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 2005 Jeep Liberty. (144 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2005 Jeep Liberty. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Jeep Liberty weights approximately 562 kg more than 2008 Honda Civic.
Because 2005 Jeep Liberty is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Honda Civic. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 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, 2005 Jeep Liberty (215 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 59 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda Civic. (156 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2005 Jeep Liberty will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Honda Civic | 2005 Jeep Liberty | |
| Make | Honda | Jeep |
| Model | Civic | Liberty |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1668 cc | 2425 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 166 HP | 144 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 156 Nm | 215 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 87.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 94.4 mm | 101 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 1812 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1790 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 72 L |
