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Comparison Tests
Hybrid and Diesel SUV Roundup
Specifications and Performance
By Erin Riches
Date Posted 05-09-2005
Dimensions
Engine & Transmission Specifications
Warranty Information
Dimensions
Exterior Dimensions & Capacities
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2005 Jeep Liberty Sport CRD |
2006 Lexus RX 400h |
2006 Toyota Highlander Hybrid |
| Length, in. |
174.4 |
187.2 |
185.4 |
| Width, in. |
71.6 |
72.6 |
71.9 |
| Height, in. |
70.2 |
66.4* |
68.7 |
| Wheelbase, in. |
104.3 |
106.9 |
106.9 |
| Curb Weight, lbs. |
4306 |
4365 |
4245 |
Turning Circle
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35.9 |
37.4 |
37.4 |
*This measurement was taken without a roof rack, whereas the Highlander Hybrid's height does include the rack.
Interior Dimensions
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2005 Jeep Liberty Sport CRD |
2006 Lexus RX 400h |
2006 Toyota Highlander Hybrid |
Front headroom, in.
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40.7 |
N/A |
38.6 |
Front legroom, in.
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40.8 |
42.5 |
42.9 |
Front shoulder room in.
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56.5 |
57.9 |
57.9 |
Front hip room, in.
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57.0 |
54.9 |
55.2 |
Second-row headroom, in.
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42.2 |
N/A |
37.8 |
Second-row headroom legroom, in.
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37.2 |
36.4 |
34.6 |
Second-row headroom shoulder room
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56.4 |
57.1 |
57.1 |
Second-row headroom hiproom, in.
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47.4 |
54.5 |
54.6 |
Cargo capacity behind 2nd row, cu. ft.
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29.0 |
38.3 |
39.7 |
Max cargo capacity (all seats down), cu. ft.
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69.0 |
84.7 |
80.6 |
Engine & Transmission Specifications
Engine & Transmission
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2005 Jeep Liberty Sport CRD |
2006 Lexus RX 400h |
2006 Toyota Highlander Hybrid |
| Engine Type |
Turbocharged diesel 16-valve DOHC inline four-cylinder |
Gasoline 24-valve DOHC V6 with 3 electric motor/generators |
Gasoline 24-valve DOHC V6 with 3 electric motor/generators |
| Displacement, liters |
2.8 |
3.3 |
3.3 |
| Horsepower (SAE) @ rpm |
160 @ 3,800 |
268 (cumulative) |
268 (cumulative) |
| Max. Torque, lb-ft @ rpm |
295 @ 1,800 |
N/A |
N/A |
| Transmission |
5-Speed Automatic |
Continuously variable transmission |
Continuously variable transmission |
| Observed Fuel Economy City/Hwy, mpg |
21.0 |
21.8 |
22.8 |
| EPA Fuel Economy City/Hwy, mpg |
21/26 |
31/27 |
31/27 |
Performance
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2005 Jeep Liberty Sport CRD |
2006 Lexus RX 400h |
2006 Toyota Highlander Hybrid |
| Zero-to-60-mph acceleration, sec. |
10.9 |
7.2 |
7.2 |
| Quarter-mile acceleration, sec. |
17.4 |
15.3 |
15.5 |
| Quarter-mile speed, mph |
77.0 |
93.3 |
92.2 |
| 60-to-0-mph braking, feet |
136.6 |
126.2 |
126.0 |
| 600-ft slalom, mph |
57.6 |
59.9 |
58.9 |
| Sound — idle, dB |
54 |
below 50 |
below 50 |
| Sound — full throttle, dB |
76 |
73 |
70 |
| Sound — 70 mph, dB |
71 |
66 |
66 |
Warranty
Warranty Information
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2005 Jeep Liberty Sport CRD |
2006 Lexus RX 400h |
2006 Toyota Highlander Hybrid |
| Basic Warranty |
3 years/ 36,000 miles |
4 years/ 50,000 miles |
3 years/ 36,000 miles |
| Powertrain |
7 years/ 70,000 miles |
6 years/ 70,000 miles |
5 years/ 60,000 miles |
| Hybrid Components |
N/A |
8 years/ 100,000 miles |
8 years/ 100,000 miles |
| Roadside Assistance |
3 years/ 36,000 miles |
4 years/ Unlimited mileage |
3 years/ 36,000 miles |
| Corrosion Protection |
5 years/ 100,000 miles |
6 years/ Unlimited mileage |
5 years/ Unlimited miles |
—Jeff Bryan and Erin Riches
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