2012 Jeep Liberty vs. 2009 BMW 130
To start off, 2012 Jeep Liberty is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 BMW 130. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 BMW 130 would be higher. At 3,700 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Jeep Liberty is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 130 (261 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 2012 Jeep Liberty. (210 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 130 should accelerate faster than 2012 Jeep Liberty. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Jeep Liberty weights approximately 399 kg more than 2009 BMW 130.
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, 2012 Jeep Liberty (318 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 130. (316 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2012 Jeep Liberty will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 130.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Jeep Liberty | 2009 BMW 130 | |
| Make | Jeep | BMW |
| Model | Liberty | 130 |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2009 |
| Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3700 cc | 2996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 210 HP | 261 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 318 Nm | 316 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | 4-speed automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1849 kg | 1450 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4493 mm | 4230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1836 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1803 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2695 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 74 L | 53 L |
