Jeep Liberty vs Nissan Xterra
Side-by-side comparison from manufacturer specifications, NHTSA safety data, and live dealer listings.
Vehicles
Vehicles
2015 Nissan Xterra
Overview
| Spec | Jeep LibertySport | Nissan XterraX |
|---|---|---|
| Selected trim | Sport | X |
| Body style | SUV | SUV |
| Drivetrain | rear wheel drive | rear wheel drive |
| Fuel type | regular unleaded | regular unleaded |
| Transmission | 4-speed automatic | 5-speed automatic |
| Engine type | gas | gas |
| Model year | 2012 | 2015 |
Pricing & market
| Spec | Jeep LibertySport | Nissan XterraX |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $23,395 (best) | $23,660 |
| Lowest listing price | — | $8,199 (best) |
| Median listing price | — | $10,369 (best) |
| Highest listing price | — | $14,814 (best) |
| For sale now | 0 | 3 (best) |
Fuel economy & range
| Spec | Jeep LibertySport | Nissan XterraX |
|---|---|---|
| Combined MPG | 18 MPG | 18 MPG |
| City MPG | 16 MPG | 16 MPG |
| Highway MPG | 22 MPG | 22 MPG |
| Fuel tank | 19.5 gal | 21.1 gal (best) |
Performance
| Spec | Jeep LibertySport | Nissan XterraX |
|---|---|---|
| Horsepower | 210 hp | 261 hp (best) |
| Torque | 235 lb-ft | 281 lb-ft (best) |
| Engine size | 3.7 L | 4 L (best) |
| Cylinders | V6 | V6 |
Size & capability
| Spec | Jeep LibertySport | Nissan XterraX |
|---|---|---|
| Seating | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Cargo volume | 62.4 cu ft | 65.7 cu ft (best) |
| Towing capacity | 5,000 lbs | 5,000 lbs |
| Payload | 1,150 lbs (best) | — |
| Curb weight | 4,076 lbs (best) | — |
| Ground clearance | 7.8 in | 8.2 in (best) |
| Wheelbase | 106.1 in | 106.3 in (best) |
| Length | 176.9 in | 178.7 in (best) |
| Width | 72.3 in | 72.8 in (best) |
| Height | — | 74.9 in (best) |
Safety & recalls
| Spec | Jeep LibertySport | Nissan XterraX |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA overall | 3 / 5 ★ (best) | Not Rated |
| Frontal crash (driver) | 3 / 5 ★ (best) | Not Rated |
| Frontal crash (passenger) | 2 / 5 ★ (best) | Not Rated |
| Side crash (driver) | 5 / 5 ★ (best) | Not Rated |
| Side crash (passenger) | 5 / 5 ★ (best) | Not Rated |
| Side pole | 1 / 5 ★ (best) | Not Rated |
| Rollover | 3 / 5 ★ | 3 / 5 ★ |
| Open recalls (YMM scope) | 2 | None reported (best) |
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 | Nissan Xterra |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sport $23,395 MSRP(Currently comparing) | X $23,660 MSRP(Currently comparing) |
| 2 | Sport $25,395 MSRP | X $25,710 MSRP |
| 3 | Limited $26,760 MSRP | S $25,670 MSRP |
| 4 | Limited $28,360 MSRP | S $26,670 MSRP |
| 5 | Limited Jet $26,995 MSRP | S $27,720 MSRP |
| 6 | Limited Jet $28,995 MSRP | PRO-4X $30,590 MSRP |
| 7 | — | PRO-4X $31,640 MSRP |
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Jeep Liberty vs Nissan Xterra FAQ
- Which is better: 2012 Jeep Liberty or 2015 Nissan Xterra?
- It depends on priorities. OpenDealer compares 2012 Jeep Liberty vs 2015 Nissan Xterra on MSRP, fuel economy, horsepower, seating, towing, NHTSA safety ratings, and live market prices so you can weigh the tradeoffs.
- Which costs less: 2012 Jeep Liberty or 2015 Nissan Xterra?
- Based on starting MSRP, the 2012 Jeep Liberty starts lower at $23,395. Live Nissan Xterra listings start at $8,199.
- Which has better startingMsrp: 2012 Jeep Liberty or 2015 Nissan Xterra?
- The 2012 Jeep Liberty leads on startingMsrp in this comparison (23,395).
- Which has better horsepower: 2012 Jeep Liberty or 2015 Nissan Xterra?
- The 2015 Nissan Xterra leads on horsepower in this comparison (261).
- How do the NHTSA safety ratings compare for 2012 Jeep Liberty vs 2015 Nissan Xterra?
- NHTSA overall crash-test ratings in this comparison: Jeep Liberty (3/5 NHTSA overall); Nissan Xterra (Not Rated/5 NHTSA overall).