2008 Honda CR-V vs 2008 Jeep Liberty

2008 Honda CR-V

2008 Jeep Liberty

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2WD 5-Door EX

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
CR-V 2WD 5-Door EX	20	27	$21,358	$22,950
CR-V 2WD 5-Door EX-L	20	27	$23,723	$25,500
CR-V 2WD 5-Door EX-L w/Navi	20	27	$25,300	$27,200
CR-V 2WD 5-Door LX	20	27	$19,272	$20,700
CR-V 4WD 5-Door EX	20	26	$22,471	$24,150
CR-V 4WD 5-Door EX-L	20	26	$24,836	$26,700
CR-V 4WD 5-Door EX-L w/Navi	20	26	$26,413	$28,400
CR-V 4WD 5-Door LX	20	26	$20,385	$21,900

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4WD 4-Door Limited

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Liberty 4WD 4-Door Limited	15	21	$24,852	$26,640
Liberty 4WD 4-Door Sport	16	22	$21,267	$22,700
Liberty RWD 4-Door Limited	16	22	$23,372	$25,030
Liberty RWD 4-Door Sport	16	22	$19,787	$21,090

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$21,358

$24,852

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$22,950

$26,640

Monthly Payment Estimate

$383 / month

$444 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

7.8

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7.2

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TCC’s Bottom Line

The 2008 Honda CR-V doesn't have hip style or performance on tap, but it has the security, utility, and frugality that many sensible moms want.

Much less of a cute-ute than it used to be, the 2008 Jeep Liberty defines SUV-lites by not being one.

TCC Likes

Smooth and refined powertrain
One of the safest vehicles of its size and type
Attractive yet simple instrument panel and controls

Great off-road capabilities
Enormous Sky Slider roof
More interior room

TCC Dislikes

Transmission reluctant to downshift
Styling is ungainly to some eyes
Rear pillar obscures rearward vision

Lackadaisical acceleration
Trucklike ride and handing
Quality of interior bits

Fuel Economy

City

20 mpg

15 mpg

Highway

27 mpg

21 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

2WD Sport Utility

4WD Sport Utility Vehicle

Interior Dimensions

Second Leg Room (in)

38.5

38.8

Front Head Room (in)

38.9

40.4

Passenger Volume (ft³)

100.9

104.8

Second Hip Room (in)

54.6

48.4

Front Shoulder Room (in)

56.9

56.8

Second Head Room (in)

38.5

40.3

Passenger Capacity

Second Shoulder Room (in)

56.0

56.6

Front Leg Room (in)

41.3

40.8

Front Hip Room (in)

55.9

52.7

Exterior Dimensions

Rear Door Opening Height (in)

- TBD -

35.3

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

71.6

72.4

Track Width, Front (in)

61.6

61.0

Min Ground Clearance (in)

7.3

9.4

Length, Overall (in)

177.9

176.9

Rear Door Opening Width (in)

- TBD -

44.2

Height, Overall (in)

66.1

70.1

Liftover Height (in)

- TBD -

33.3

Track Width, Rear (in)

61.6

61.0

Wheelbase (in)

103.1

106.1

Cargo Area Dimensions

Cargo Box (Area) Height (in)

- TBD -

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1 (in)

- TBD -

Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (ft³)

72.9

64.2

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 3 (in)

Cargo Volume to Seat 3 (ft³)

Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings (in)

- TBD -

41.7

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2 (in)

- TBD -

Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (ft³)

35.7

31.5

Cargo Area Width @ Beltline (in)

- TBD -

Brakes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

11.7 x - TBD -

11.9 x 1.1

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

12.0 x - TBD -

12.4 x 0.5

Brake Type

Pwr

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

15.3

19.5

Steering

Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft)

- TBD -

Steering Ratio (:1), Overall

15.74

17.36

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

37.8

35.5

Steering Type

Pwr Rack & Pinion

Pwr rack & pinion

Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)

2.96

3.4

Tires

Rear Tire Size

P225/65R17

P235/65R17

Rear Tire Order Code

TUP

Front Tire Size

P225/65R17

P235/65R17

Spare Tire Size

Compact

P235/65R17

Front Tire Order Code

TUP

Spare Tire Order Code

TBB

Trailering

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

150

500

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

500

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

1500

5000

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

5000

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

3415

4163

Wheels

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

Aluminum

Front Wheel Size (in)

17 x - TBD -

17 x 7.0

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Compact

17 x 7.5

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Rear Wheel Size (in)

17 x - TBD -

17 x 7.0

Cooling System

Total Cooling System Capacity (qts)

7.5

14.0

Electrical

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

- TBD -

600

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

- TBD -

160

Engine

Displacement

2.4L/144

3.7L/226

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

166 @ 5800

210 @ 5200

Engine Type

Gas I4

Gas V6

Fuel System

MPFI

SMPI

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

161 @ 4200

235 @ 4000

Engine Order Code

EKG

Mileage

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

Transmission

Trans Type

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.57

Trans Description Cont. Again

Drivetrain

Front Wheel Drive

4-Wheel Drive

Reverse Ratio (:1)

2.00

2.21

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

1.61

1.57

Trans Order Code

DGV

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

4.50

3.73

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.77

0.69

Trans Description Cont.

Automatic

Automatic w/OD

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

First Gear Ratio (:1)

2.79

2.84

Clutch Size (in)

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

1.08

1.00

Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), High

1.00

Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), Low

2.72

Summary

Vehicle Name

Honda CR-V

Jeep Liberty

Body Style

5 Door

4 Door

Suspension

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in)

0.75

- TBD -

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

Independent

w/stabilizer bar

Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm)

- TBD -

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in)

0.79

- TBD -

Suspension Type - Rear

Multi-link

Live Axle

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Independent

w/stabilizer bar

Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm)

- TBD -

Suspension Type - Front

MacPherson Strut

A-Arms

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