2009 Chrysler 300 vs. 2012 Jeep Liberty
To start off, 2012 Jeep Liberty is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Chrysler 300. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Chrysler 300 would be higher. At 3,700 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Jeep Liberty is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Jeep Liberty (210 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 2009 Chrysler 300. (178 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Jeep Liberty should accelerate faster than 2009 Chrysler 300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Chrysler 300 weights approximately 24 kg more than 2012 Jeep Liberty.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front 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, 2012 Jeep Liberty (318 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Chrysler 300. (258 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2012 Jeep Liberty will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Chrysler 300.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Chrysler 300 | 2012 Jeep Liberty | |
| Make | Chrysler | Jeep |
| Model | 300 | Liberty |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2736 cc | 3700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 178 HP | 210 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 258 Nm | 318 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 4-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1873 kg | 1849 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5010 mm | 4493 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1836 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1803 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3050 mm | 2695 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9.2 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.2 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 74 L |
