2009 Jeep Liberty vs. 2008 Kia Picanto
To start off, 2009 Jeep Liberty is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Kia Picanto. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Kia Picanto would be higher. At 3,778 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Jeep Liberty is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Jeep Liberty weights approximately 1050 kg more than 2008 Kia Picanto.
Because 2009 Jeep Liberty is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Kia Picanto. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 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, 2009 Jeep Liberty (320 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 221 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Kia Picanto. (99 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2009 Jeep Liberty will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Kia Picanto.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Jeep Liberty | 2008 Kia Picanto | |
Make | Jeep | Kia |
Model | Liberty | Picanto |
Year Released | 2009 | 2008 |
Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3778 cc | 1086 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 210 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 320 Nm | 99 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1978 kg | 928 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 3500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1600 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2380 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.8 L/100km | 8.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 74 L | 35 L |