2008 Jeep Liberty vs. 2011 Fiat Ulysse
To start off, 2011 Fiat Ulysse is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Jeep Liberty. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Jeep Liberty would be higher. At 3,701 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Jeep Liberty is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Jeep Liberty (210 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 76 more horse power than 2011 Fiat Ulysse. (134 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Jeep Liberty should accelerate faster than 2011 Fiat Ulysse. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Jeep Liberty weights approximately 328 kg more than 2011 Fiat Ulysse. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2008 Jeep Liberty is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Fiat Ulysse. 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, 2008 Jeep Liberty (319 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 129 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Fiat Ulysse. (190 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2008 Jeep Liberty will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Fiat Ulysse. 2011 Fiat Ulysse 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. 2011 Fiat Ulysse will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2008 Jeep Liberty | 2011 Fiat Ulysse | |
Make | Jeep | Fiat |
Model | Liberty | Ulysse |
Year Released | 2008 | 2011 |
Body Type | SUV | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3701 cc | 1997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 210 HP | 134 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 319 Nm | 190 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 94 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 11.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1978 kg | 1650 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4730 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1760 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2830 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.4 L/100km | 9.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 74 L | 80 L |