2008 Jeep Liberty vs. 2006 Nissan Murano
To start off, 2008 Jeep Liberty is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Nissan Murano. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Nissan Murano would be higher. At 3,701 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Jeep Liberty is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Nissan Murano (245 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 2008 Jeep Liberty. (210 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Nissan Murano should accelerate faster than 2008 Jeep Liberty. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Jeep Liberty weights approximately 438 kg more than 2006 Nissan Murano.
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, 2006 Nissan Murano (335 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Jeep Liberty. (319 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 Nissan Murano will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Jeep Liberty.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Jeep Liberty | 2006 Nissan Murano | |
Make | Jeep | Nissan |
Model | Liberty | Murano |
Year Released | 2008 | 2006 |
Body Type | SUV | Crossover |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3701 cc | 3507 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 210 HP | 245 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 319 Nm | 335 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1978 kg | 1540 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1700 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2830 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.8 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 14.9 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.2 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 74 L | 82 L |