2010 Jeep Liberty vs. 2012 Opel Astra
To start off, 2012 Opel Astra is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Jeep Liberty. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Jeep Liberty would be higher. At 3,700 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Jeep Liberty is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Jeep Liberty (210 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 87 more horse power than 2012 Opel Astra. (123 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Jeep Liberty should accelerate faster than 2012 Opel Astra.
Because 2010 Jeep Liberty is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Opel Astra. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 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, 2010 Jeep Liberty (318 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 38 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Opel Astra. (280 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2010 Jeep Liberty will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Opel Astra.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Jeep Liberty | 2012 Opel Astra | |
| Make | Jeep | Opel |
| Model | Liberty | Astra |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2012 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3700 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 210 HP | 123 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 318 Nm | 280 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4493 mm | 4260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1839 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1806 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2695 mm | 2620 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 74 L | 52 L |
