2009 Jeep Liberty vs. 2008 Subaru Justy

To start off, 2009 Jeep Liberty is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Subaru Justy. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Subaru Justy would be higher. At 3,778 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Jeep Liberty is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Jeep Liberty (210 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 111 more horse power than 2008 Subaru Justy. (99 HP @ 5900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Jeep Liberty should accelerate faster than 2008 Subaru Justy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Jeep Liberty weights approximately 1045 kg more than 2008 Subaru Justy. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2008 Subaru Justy is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Jeep Liberty. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Subaru Justy 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 (319 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 186 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Subaru Justy. (133 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2009 Jeep Liberty will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Subaru Justy. 2009 Jeep Liberty has automatic transmission and 2008 Subaru Justy has manual transmission. 2008 Subaru Justy will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Jeep Liberty will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2009 Jeep Liberty 2008 Subaru Justy
Make Jeep Subaru
Model Liberty Justy
Year Released 2009 2008
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3778 cc 1490 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 210 HP 99 HP
Engine RPM 5200 RPM 5900 RPM
Torque 319 Nm 133 Nm
Torque RPM 4000 RPM 4100 RPM
Engine Compression Ratio 10.5:1 9.5:1
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline - Premium
Drive Type Rear 4WD
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 2055 kg 1010 kg
Vehicle Length 4500 mm 3780 mm
Vehicle Width 1850 mm 1610 mm
Vehicle Height 1790 mm 1570 mm
Wheelbase Size 2700 mm 2370 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 13.1 L/100km 7.2 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 74 L 41 L