2009 Jeep Patriot vs. 2006 Jeep Liberty

To start off, 2009 Jeep Patriot 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 38 more horse power than 2009 Jeep Patriot. (172 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Jeep Liberty should accelerate faster than 2009 Jeep Patriot. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Jeep Patriot weights approximately 171 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 95 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Jeep Patriot. (224 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2006 Jeep Liberty will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Jeep Patriot.

Compare all specifications:

2009 Jeep Patriot 2006 Jeep Liberty
Make Jeep Jeep
Model Patriot Liberty
Year Released 2009 2006
Body Type SUV SUV
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2360 cc 3687 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 172 HP 210 HP
Engine RPM 6000 RPM 5200 RPM
Torque 224 Nm 319 Nm
Torque RPM 4400 RPM 4000 RPM
Engine Bore Size 88 mm 93 mm
Engine Stroke Size 97 mm 90.8 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 9.6:1 9.5:1
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 1872 kg
Vehicle Length 4420 mm 4440 mm
Vehicle Width 1760 mm 1830 mm
Vehicle Height 1640 mm 1790 mm
Wheelbase Size 2640 mm 2660 mm
Fuel Consumption 8.9 L/100km 10.7 L/100km
Fuel Consumption City 10.8 L/100km 13.8 L/100km
Fuel Consumption Overall 10 L/100km 12.4 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 51 L 78 L


 

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