2009 Honda CR-V vs. 2006 Jeep Liberty
To start off, 2009 Honda CR-V is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Jeep Liberty. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Jeep Liberty would be higher. At 3,687 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Jeep Liberty is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Jeep Liberty (210 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 2009 Honda CR-V. (166 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Jeep Liberty should accelerate faster than 2009 Honda CR-V. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Honda CR-V weights approximately 12 kg more than 2006 Jeep Liberty.
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 Jeep Liberty (319 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 101 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Honda CR-V. (218 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2006 Jeep Liberty will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Honda CR-V.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Honda CR-V | 2006 Jeep Liberty | |
| Make | Honda | Jeep |
| Model | CR-V | Liberty |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2006 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2354 cc | 3687 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 166 HP | 210 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 218 Nm | 319 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 16.3:1 | 9.1:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2043 kg | 2031 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1790 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9.1 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.8 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.7 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 78 L |
