2009 Dodge Dakota vs. 2007 Jeep Liberty
To start off, 2009 Dodge Dakota is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Jeep Liberty. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Jeep Liberty would be higher. Both 2009 Dodge Dakota and 2007 Jeep Liberty are equipped with a 3,701 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Dodge Dakota (211 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2007 Jeep Liberty. (210 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Dodge Dakota should accelerate faster than 2007 Jeep Liberty. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Jeep Liberty weights approximately 258 kg more than 2009 Dodge Dakota.
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, both vehicles can yield 319 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Dodge Dakota | 2007 Jeep Liberty | |
Make | Dodge | Jeep |
Model | Dakota | Liberty |
Year Released | 2009 | 2007 |
Body Type | Pickup | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3701 cc | 3701 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 211 HP | 210 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 319 Nm | 319 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1691 kg | 1949 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5560 mm | 4440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1790 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3340 mm | 2660 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 13.1 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 16.8 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 15.7 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 78 L |