2008 Jeep Liberty vs. 2005 Pontiac Bonneville
To start off, 2008 Jeep Liberty is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Pontiac Bonneville. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Pontiac Bonneville would be higher. At 4,572 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Pontiac Bonneville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Pontiac Bonneville (275 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 2008 Jeep Liberty. (210 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Pontiac Bonneville should accelerate faster than 2008 Jeep Liberty. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Jeep Liberty weights approximately 312 kg more than 2005 Pontiac Bonneville.
Because 2008 Jeep Liberty is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Pontiac Bonneville. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 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 Pontiac Bonneville (407 Nm) has 88 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Jeep Liberty. (319 Nm). This means 2005 Pontiac Bonneville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Jeep Liberty. 2005 Pontiac Bonneville has automatic transmission and 2008 Jeep Liberty has manual transmission. 2008 Jeep Liberty will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Pontiac Bonneville will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Jeep Liberty | 2005 Pontiac Bonneville | |
Make | Jeep | Pontiac |
Model | Liberty | Bonneville |
Year Released | 2008 | 2005 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3698 cc | 4572 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 210 HP | 275 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 319 Nm | 407 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 10.0:1 |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2031 kg | 1719 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 5150 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2860 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.7 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.1 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 74 L | 68 L |