Jeep Liberty vs Jeep Wrangler

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

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2012 Jeep Liberty

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2026 Jeep Wrangler

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Overview

Spec	Jeep LibertySport	Jeep WranglerSport
Selected trim	Sport	Sport
Body style	SUV	SUV
Drivetrain	rear wheel drive	four wheel drive
Fuel type	regular unleaded	regular unleaded
Transmission	4-speed automatic	6-speed manual
Engine type	gas	gas
Model year	2012	2026

Pricing & market

Spec	Jeep LibertySport	Jeep WranglerSport
MSRP	$23,395 (best)	$35,595
Lowest listing price	—	$25,803 (best)
Median listing price	—	$48,325 (best)
Highest listing price	—	$55,500 (best)
For sale now	0	48 (best)

Fuel economy & range

Spec	Jeep LibertySport	Jeep WranglerSport
Combined MPG	18 MPG	19 MPG (best)
City MPG	16 MPG	17 MPG (best)
Highway MPG	22 MPG	23 MPG (best)
Fuel tank	19.5 gal (best)	17.5 gal

Performance

Spec	Jeep LibertySport	Jeep WranglerSport
Horsepower	210 hp	285 hp (best)
Torque	235 lb-ft	260 lb-ft (best)
Engine size	3.7 L (best)	3.6 L
Cylinders	V6	V6

Size & capability

Spec	Jeep LibertySport	Jeep WranglerSport
Seating	5 seats (best)	4 seats
Doors	5 (best)	2
Cargo volume	62.4 cu ft (best)	31.7 cu ft
Towing capacity	5,000 lbs (best)	2,000 lbs
Payload	1,150 lbs (best)	—
Curb weight	4,076 lbs	4,012 lbs (best)
Ground clearance	7.8 in	9.7 in (best)
Wheelbase	106.1 in (best)	96.8 in
Length	176.9 in (best)	166.8 in
Width	72.3 in	73.9 in (best)
Height	—	73.6 in (best)

Safety & recalls

Spec	Jeep LibertySport	Jeep WranglerSport
NHTSA overall	3 / 5 ★ (best)	—
Frontal crash (driver)	3 / 5 ★ (best)	—
Frontal crash (passenger)	2 / 5 ★ (best)	—
Side crash (driver)	3 / 5 ★ (best)	—
Side crash (passenger)	5 / 5 ★ (best)	—
Side pole	1 / 5 ★ (best)	—
Rollover	3 / 5 ★	3 / 5 ★
Open recalls (YMM scope)	None reported (best)	1

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.

Trim	Jeep Liberty	Jeep Wrangler
1	Sport $23,395 MSRP(Currently comparing)	Sport $35,595 MSRP(Currently comparing)
2	Sport $25,395 MSRP	Sport $38,600 MSRP
3	Limited $26,760 MSRP	Sport S $39,345 MSRP
4	Limited $28,360 MSRP	Sport S $41,000 MSRP
5	Limited Jet $26,995 MSRP	Willys $43,415 MSRP
6	Limited Jet $28,995 MSRP	Willys $44,500 MSRP
7	—	Rubicon $45,375 MSRP
8	—	Rubicon $49,300 MSRP
9	—	85th Anniversary Edition $46,800 MSRP
10	—	Willys 41 $48,300 MSRP
11	—	Sahara $48,470 MSRP
12	—	Sport RHD $49,350 MSRP
13	—	Rubicon X $55,325 MSRP
14	—	Rubicon X $59,995 MSRP
15	—	Moab 392 $79,995 MSRP

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