2008 Jeep Liberty vs. 2013 Toyota Highlander
To start off, 2013 Toyota Highlander is newer by 5 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, 2013 Toyota Highlander (266 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 56 more horse power than 2008 Jeep Liberty. (210 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Toyota Highlander should accelerate faster than 2008 Jeep Liberty. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Jeep Liberty weights approximately 233 kg more than 2013 Toyota Highlander.
Because 2008 Jeep Liberty is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2013 Toyota Highlander. 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 67 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Toyota Highlander. (252 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2008 Jeep Liberty will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Toyota Highlander. 2013 Toyota Highlander 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. 2013 Toyota Highlander will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2008 Jeep Liberty | 2013 Toyota Highlander | |
Make | Jeep | Toyota |
Model | Liberty | Highlander |
Year Released | 2008 | 2013 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3701 cc | 3500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 210 HP | 266 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 319 Nm | 252 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 94 mm | 105 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | 5-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1978 kg | 1745 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4785 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1760 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2790 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.7 L/100km | 7.3 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 10.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 74 L | 73 L |