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Jeep Liberty vs Toyota RAV4

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

Vehicles

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2012 Jeep Liberty

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2026 Toyota RAV4

Overview

SpecJeep LibertySportToyota RAV4LE
Selected trimSportLE
Body styleSUVSUV
Drivetrainrear wheel drivefront wheel drive
Fuel typeregular unleadedregular unleaded
Transmission4-speed automaticcontinuously variable-speed automatic
Engine typegashybrid
Model year20122026

Pricing & market

SpecJeep LibertySportToyota RAV4LE
MSRP$23,395 (best)$31,900
Lowest listing price—$28,525 (best)
Median listing price—$28,525 (best)
Highest listing price—$37,695 (best)
For sale now03 (best)

Fuel economy & range

SpecJeep LibertySportToyota RAV4LE
Combined MPG18 MPG43 MPG (best)
City MPG16 MPG47 MPG (best)
Highway MPG22 MPG40 MPG (best)
Fuel tank19.5 gal (best)14.5 gal

Performance

SpecJeep LibertySportToyota RAV4LE
Horsepower210 hp226 hp (best)
Torque235 lb-ft (best)—
Engine size3.7 L (best)2.5 L
CylindersV6I4

Size & capability

SpecJeep LibertySportToyota RAV4LE
Seating5 seats5 seats
Doors5 (best)4
Cargo volume62.4 cu ft70.4 cu ft (best)
Towing capacity5,000 lbs (best)1,750 lbs
Payload1,150 lbs (best)—
Curb weight4,076 lbs3,594 lbs (best)
Ground clearance7.8 in8.1 in (best)
Wheelbase106.1 in (best)105.9 in
Length176.9 in181 in (best)
Width72.3 in73 in (best)
Height—66.7 in (best)

Safety & recalls

SpecJeep LibertySportToyota RAV4LE
NHTSA overall3 / 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 pole1 / 5 ★ (best)—
Rollover3 / 5 ★ (best)—
Open recalls (YMM scope)2None 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.

TrimJeep LibertyToyota RAV4
1

Sport

$23,395 MSRP(Currently comparing)

LE

$31,900 MSRP(Currently comparing)

2

Sport

$25,395 MSRP

LE

$33,300 MSRP

3

Limited

$26,760 MSRP

SE

$34,700 MSRP

4

Limited

$28,360 MSRP

SE

$36,100 MSRP

5

Limited Jet

$26,995 MSRP

XLE Premium

$36,100 MSRP

6

Limited Jet

$28,995 MSRP

XLE Premium

$37,500 MSRP

7—

Woodland

$39,900 MSRP

8—

XSE

$41,300 MSRP

9—

SE

$41,500 MSRP

10—

Limited

$43,300 MSRP

11—

Woodland

$45,300 MSRP

12—

XSE

$47,200 MSRP

13—

GR Sport

$48,500 MSRP

Live inventory

Jeep Liberty vs Toyota RAV4 FAQ

Which is better: 2012 Jeep Liberty or 2026 Toyota RAV4?
It depends on priorities. OpenDealer compares 2012 Jeep Liberty vs 2026 Toyota RAV4 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 2026 Toyota RAV4?
Based on starting MSRP, the 2012 Jeep Liberty starts lower at $23,395. Live Toyota RAV4 listings start at $28,525.
Which has better startingMsrp: 2012 Jeep Liberty or 2026 Toyota RAV4?
The 2012 Jeep Liberty leads on startingMsrp in this comparison (23,395).
Which has better combinedMpg: 2012 Jeep Liberty or 2026 Toyota RAV4?
The 2026 Toyota RAV4 leads on combinedMpg in this comparison (43).
Which has better horsepower: 2012 Jeep Liberty or 2026 Toyota RAV4?
The 2026 Toyota RAV4 leads on horsepower in this comparison (324).
Which has better maxTowingLbs: 2012 Jeep Liberty or 2026 Toyota RAV4?
The 2012 Jeep Liberty leads on maxTowingLbs in this comparison (5,000).
How do the NHTSA safety ratings compare for 2012 Jeep Liberty vs 2026 Toyota RAV4?
NHTSA overall crash-test ratings in this comparison: Jeep Liberty (3/5 NHTSA overall).