2012 Jeep Liberty vs. 2012 Jeep Wrangler
To start off, both 2012 Jeep Liberty and 2012 Jeep Wrangler were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,700 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Jeep Liberty is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Jeep Wrangler (285 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 75 more horse power than 2012 Jeep Liberty. (210 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Jeep Wrangler should accelerate faster than 2012 Jeep Liberty. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Jeep Liberty weights approximately 143 kg more than 2012 Jeep Wrangler.
Because 2012 Jeep Wrangler is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Jeep Liberty. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Jeep Wrangler 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, 2012 Jeep Wrangler (352 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Jeep Liberty. (318 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2012 Jeep Wrangler will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Jeep Liberty. 2012 Jeep Liberty has automatic transmission and 2012 Jeep Wrangler has manual transmission. 2012 Jeep Wrangler will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Jeep Liberty will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2012 Jeep Liberty | 2012 Jeep Wrangler | |
Make | Jeep | Jeep |
Model | Liberty | Wrangler |
Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3700 cc | 3600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 210 HP | 285 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 318 Nm | 352 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | 4-speed automatic | 6-speed manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1849 kg | 1706 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4493 mm | 3881 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1836 mm | 1872 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2695 mm | 2423 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 10.7 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 74 L | 70 L |