2009 Jaguar XF 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 Jaguar XF. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Jaguar XF would be higher. At 3,700 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Jeep Liberty is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Jaguar XF (235 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 2012 Jeep Liberty. (210 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Jaguar XF should accelerate faster than 2012 Jeep Liberty. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Jeep Liberty weights approximately 170 kg more than 2009 Jaguar XF.
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 25 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Jaguar XF. (293 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2012 Jeep Liberty will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Jaguar XF.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Jaguar XF | 2012 Jeep Liberty | |
Make | Jaguar | Jeep |
Model | XF | Liberty |
Year Released | 2009 | 2012 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2967 cc | 3700 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 235 HP | 210 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 293 Nm | 318 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4100 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 | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1679 kg | 1849 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4970 mm | 4493 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1836 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1803 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2695 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 74 L |