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Honda CR-V vs Jeep Liberty

Side-by-side comparison from manufacturer specifications, NHTSA safety data, and live dealer listings.

Vehicles

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2027 Honda CR-V

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2012 Jeep Liberty

Overview

SpecHonda CR-VLXJeep LibertySport
Selected trimLXSport
Body styleSUVSUV
Drivetrainfront wheel driverear wheel drive
Fuel typeregular unleadedregular unleaded
Transmissioncontinuously variable-speed automatic4-speed automatic
Engine typegasgas
Model year20272012

Pricing & market

SpecHonda CR-VLXJeep LibertySport
MSRP$31,520$23,395 (best)
Lowest listing price$7,899 (best)—
Median listing price$34,557 (best)—
Highest listing price$38,927 (best)—
For sale now24 (best)0

Fuel economy & range

SpecHonda CR-VLXJeep LibertySport
Combined MPG30 MPG (best)18 MPG
City MPG28 MPG (best)16 MPG
Highway MPG33 MPG (best)22 MPG
Fuel tank14 gal19.5 gal (best)

Performance

SpecHonda CR-VLXJeep LibertySport
Horsepower190 hp210 hp (best)
Torque179 lb-ft235 lb-ft (best)
Engine size1.5 L3.7 L (best)
CylindersI4V6

Size & capability

SpecHonda CR-VLXJeep LibertySport
Seating5 seats5 seats
Doors45 (best)
Cargo volume76.5 cu ft (best)62.4 cu ft
Towing capacity1,500 lbs5,000 lbs (best)
Payload—1,150 lbs (best)
Curb weight3,472 lbs (best)4,076 lbs
Ground clearance7.8 in7.8 in
Wheelbase106.3 in (best)106.1 in
Length184.8 in (best)176.9 in
Width73.5 in (best)72.3 in
Height66.2 in (best)—

Safety & recalls

SpecHonda CR-VLXJeep LibertySport
NHTSA overall—3 / 5 ★ (best)
Frontal crash (driver)—3 / 5 ★ (best)
Frontal crash (passenger)—2 / 5 ★ (best)
Side crash (driver)—5 / 5 ★ (best)
Side crash (passenger)—5 / 5 ★ (best)
Side pole—1 / 5 ★ (best)
Rollover—3 / 5 ★ (best)
Open recalls (YMM scope)None reported (best)2

Highlighted values indicate the better figure for that spec when a clear winner exists. Specs reflect the selected trim for each vehicle. Drag a vehicle header to reorder columns. MSRP and specifications are manufacturer data; listing prices and inventory come from live dealer listings. Safety ratings are from NHTSA.

Trim overview

All available trims with MSRP. The trim selected above is highlighted; comparison specs use that selection.

TrimHonda CR-VJeep Liberty
1

LX

$31,520 MSRP(Currently comparing)

Sport

$23,395 MSRP(Currently comparing)

2

LX

$33,020 MSRP

Sport

$25,395 MSRP

3

EX

$33,550 MSRP

Limited

$26,760 MSRP

4

EX

$35,050 MSRP

Limited

$28,360 MSRP

5

EX-L

$35,800 MSRP

Limited Jet

$26,995 MSRP

6

EX-L

$37,300 MSRP

Limited Jet

$28,995 MSRP

7

Sport Hybrid

$36,030 MSRP

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8

Sport Hybrid

$37,530 MSRP

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9

Sport-L Hybrid

$39,125 MSRP

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10

Sport-L Hybrid

$40,625 MSRP

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11

TrailSport Hybrid

$39,200 MSRP

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12

Sport Touring Hybrid

$42,950 MSRP

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Live inventory

Honda CR-V vs Jeep Liberty FAQ

Which is better: 2027 Honda CR-V or 2012 Jeep Liberty?
It depends on priorities. OpenDealer compares 2027 Honda CR-V vs 2012 Jeep Liberty on MSRP, fuel economy, horsepower, seating, towing, NHTSA safety ratings, and live market prices so you can weigh the tradeoffs.
Which costs less: 2027 Honda CR-V or 2012 Jeep Liberty?
Based on starting MSRP, the 2012 Jeep Liberty starts lower at $23,395. Live Honda CR-V listings start at $7,899.
Which has better startingMsrp: 2027 Honda CR-V or 2012 Jeep Liberty?
The 2012 Jeep Liberty leads on startingMsrp in this comparison (23,395).
Which has better combinedMpg: 2027 Honda CR-V or 2012 Jeep Liberty?
The 2027 Honda CR-V leads on combinedMpg in this comparison (40).
Which has better horsepower: 2027 Honda CR-V or 2012 Jeep Liberty?
The 2012 Jeep Liberty leads on horsepower in this comparison (210).
Which has better maxTowingLbs: 2027 Honda CR-V or 2012 Jeep Liberty?
The 2012 Jeep Liberty leads on maxTowingLbs in this comparison (5,000).
How do the NHTSA safety ratings compare for 2027 Honda CR-V vs 2012 Jeep Liberty?
NHTSA overall crash-test ratings in this comparison: Jeep Liberty (3/5 NHTSA overall).