2009 Mazda MX-5 Miata vs. 2011 Jeep Liberty
To start off, 2011 Jeep Liberty is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Mazda MX-5 Miata. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Mazda MX-5 Miata would be higher. At 3,700 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Jeep Liberty is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Jeep Liberty (210 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 2009 Mazda MX-5 Miata. (164 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Jeep Liberty should accelerate faster than 2009 Mazda MX-5 Miata.
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, 2011 Jeep Liberty (318 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 178 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Mazda MX-5 Miata. (140 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2011 Jeep Liberty will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Mazda MX-5 Miata. 2011 Jeep Liberty has automatic transmission and 2009 Mazda MX-5 Miata has manual transmission. 2009 Mazda MX-5 Miata will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Jeep Liberty will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2009 Mazda MX-5 Miata | 2011 Jeep Liberty | |
Make | Mazda | Jeep |
Model | MX-5 Miata | Liberty |
Year Released | 2009 | 2011 |
Body Type | Convertible | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1999 cc | 3700 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 164 HP | 210 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 140 Nm | 318 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4030 mm | 4473 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1857 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1811 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2340 mm | 2695 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 8.7 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 10.7 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 74 L |