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2005 Jeep Liberty - Specs

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Engine Specs
Transmission Specs

Transfer Case
Exterior Dimensions
Interior Dimensions

2WD Job Ratings
4WD Job Ratings



Dimensions and capacities are in inches unless otherwise specified.

Engine 2.4-LITER, DOHC, 16-VALVE POWER TECH™ I-4 ENGINE: 3.7-LITER, OHV, 16-VALVE SMPI POWER TECH V-6 2.8-Liter, Turbo Diesel 16 VALVE DOHC, DI-CR
Availability
Standard - Sport
Standard - Renegade and Limited Edition Optional—Limited Edition and Sport
Optional - Sport
Type and Description
Four-cylinder, in-line, liquid-cooled
Six-cylinder, 90° V, liquid-cooled
Four-cylinder, inline, liquid-cooled
Displacement
148.2 cu. in. (2429 cu. cm)
225 cu. in. (3701 cu. cm)
171 cu. in. (2768 cu. cm)
Bore x Stroke
3.44 x 3.98 (88 x 101)
3.66 x 3.57 (93 x 91)
3.70 x 3.94 (94 x 100)
Valve System
Belt drive, DOHC, 16 valves, stamped-steel followers, hydraulic lash adjustment
Chain drive, SOHC, 12 valves, roller followers with hydraulic lash adjustment
Belt drive, DOHC, 16 valve
Fuel Injection
Sequential, multi-port electronic
Multi-point fuel injection with returnless fuel rail
Direct injection, common rail 23,000 PSI (1600 bar)
Construction
Cast-iron block, cast-iron bedplate, aluminum head, balance shafts
Cast-iron block, compacted graphite bedplate, aluminum cylinder head
Cast-iron block, aluminum cylinder head
Compression Ratio
9.5:1
9.1:1
17.5:1
Power (SAE net)
150 hp (112 kW) @ 5200 rpm
210 hp (157 kW) @ 5200 rpm
160 hp (120 kW) @ 3800 rpm
Torque (SAE net)
165 lb.-ft. (224 N•m) @ 4000 rpm
235 lb.-ft. (319 N•m) @ 4000 rpm
295 lb.-ft. (400 N•m) @ 1800 rpm
Max. Engine Speed
6240 rpm, electronically limited
6000 RPM, electronically limited
4300 rpm, electronically governed
Fuel Requirement
Regular unleaded, 87 octane (R+M)/2
Regular unleaded, 87 octane (R+M)/2
#2-diesel
Oil Capacity
5 qt. (5.3L)
5 qt. (4.7L)
6.3 qt. (6.0L)
Coolant Capacity
10.1 qt. (9.6L)
14 qt. (13L)
13.2 qt. (12.5L)
Emission Controls
Catalytic converters, oxygen sensors, on-board vapor recovery system, leak detection pump system(a)
Catalytic converters, oxygen sensors, on-board vapor recovery system, leak detection pump system(b)
EGR, catalytic converters
Max. Gross Trailer Weight (lbs.)
2,000 lbs. (900 kg)
Automatic with trailer tow package 5,000 lbs. (2250 kg) Automatic with trailer tow package 5,000 lbs. (2250 kg)
Manual transmission 3,500 lbs. (1600 kg)
Estimated EPA Fuel Economy mpg (City/Hwy)
20/24
Automatic 17/21 Automatic 21/27
Manual 16/22
(a) Meets LEV light-duty truck emissions standards in all 50 states.
(b) Meets Federal Interim Tier 2 B in 9A standards and is a California ULEV I under California Cleanest Vehicle Rules in CA, NY, MA, ME and VT.

Transmission NSG370 - Maual, Six-Speed 545RFE - A5 Automatic 42RLE - Automatic, Four-Speed Overdrive
Availability 2.4L I-4/3.7L V-6 2.8L (Diesel only) 3.7L V-6
Description Six-speed, overdrive, synchronized in all forward gears and reverse, single-rail shift system with top-mounted shift lever Five-speed, overdrive, automatic Two planetary gear sets, full electronic control, overdrive lockout,electronically modulated converter clutch
Clutch Hydraulic actuation, dual mass flywheel system - -
Gear Ratios 
     1st 4.46 3.00 2.84
     2nd 2.61 up shift 1.67 1.57
down shift 1.50
     3rd 1.72 1.00 1.00
     4th 1.25 0.75 0.69
     5th 1.00 0.67 -
     6th 0.84 - -
   Reverse 4.06 2.21 2.21

Transfer Case NV241 COMMAND-TRAC® NV242 SELEC-TRAC®
Type Part-time Full-time
Operating Modes 2WD; 4WD High, part-time; Neutral; 4WD Low, part-time 2WD; 4WD High part-time; 4WD full-time; Neutral; 4WD Low
Low Range Ratio 2.72:1 2.72:1
Center Differential Type None Dual sun differential with high-range and low-range lock capability

Axle Ratios 2005 Jeep Liberty
2.4L I-4 4.1
3.7L V-6 Auto 3.73
3.7L V-6 Manual 3.55
2.8L Turbo Diesel Auto 3.73

Electrical System 2005 Jeep Liberty
Alternator 136-amp, Sport and Limited Edition, 160-amp Renegade
Battery 600-amp

Dimensions & Capacities(a) 2WD 4WD
Wheelbase 104.3 (2649) 104.3 (2649)
Track Front 60.0 (1524) 60.0 (1524)
Rear 59.7 (1516) 59.7 (1516)
Overall Length (to spare tire) 174.4 (4430) 174.4 (4430)
Overall Width 71.6 (1819) 71.6 (1819)
Overall Height 70.3 (1784.7) 70.2 (1784.1)
Overall Height (to roof rack) 71.9 (1822.9) 71.1 (1822.2)
Ground Clearance Front axle (to skid plate) N/A 6.4 (162.8)
Rear axle 8.0 (201) 7.9 (200.4)
Running 9.5 (240.6) 9.4 (239.3)
Approach Angle 36.2 36
Departure Angle 31.5 31.5
Curb Weight 2.4-liter with manual 3648 (1655) 3851 (1747)
3.7-liter with manual 3846 (1745) 4011 (1819)
3.7-liter with automatic 3898 (1768) 4033 (1829)
2.8L Turbo Diesel Auto N/A 4306 (1953)
Payload — includes occupants and cargo, (3.7-liter with automatic transmission)
1150 (522)
Weight Distribution, F/R, (3.7-liter with automatic transmission)
53/47
Frontal Area
29.74 sq. ft. (2.76 sq. m)
Drag Coefficient
0.421
Fuel Tank Capacity 19.5 gal. (74L)
Cargo Volume Rear seat up 29.0 cu. ft. (.821 cu. m)
Rear seat folded down 69.0 cu. ft. (1.95 cu. m)
(a) All dimensions measured with two passengers

Accomodations Front Rear
Seating Capacity
2
3
Head room
40.7 (1034)
42.1 (1069)
Leg room
40.8 (1036)
37.2 (945)
Shoulder room
56.5 (1435)
56.5 (1435)
Hip room
57.0 (1448)
47.4 (1204)
Knee clearance
-
1.4 (36)
Seat travel
8.5 (216) horizontal, 1.5 (38) vertical w/optional power height adjuster
-
Recliner range (degrees)
53
-
SAE Volume
54.4 cu. ft. (1.54 cu. m)
49.3 cu. ft. (1.4 cu. m)
Load Capacity
-
400 lbs. (181 kg)

Body and Chasssis 2005 Jeep Liberty
Layout Longitudinal front engine, rear-wheel drive or four-wheel drive, part-time or full-time
Construction Uniframe®

Steering 2005 Jeep Liberty
Type Power rack and pinion
Overall Ratio 18.2:1
Turning Diameter (curb-to-curb) 35.9 ft. (12 m)
Steering Turns (lock-to-lock) 3.6

Suspension 2004 Jeep Liberty
Front Upper and lower A-arms, coil springs, gas-charged shock absorbers, stabilizer bar
Rear Live axle, trailing upper A-arm, dual trailing lower arms,
coil springs gas-charged shock absorbers and stabilizer bar

Tires 2005 Jeep Liberty
Standard - Sport and Renegade
Size and type
P225/75R16 all-season
Mfr. and model
Goodyear Wrangler ST
Revs per mile
732
Optional—Sport and Renegade
Size and type
P235/70R16 all-terrain
Mfr. and model
Goodyear Wrangler SR-A
Revs per mile
715
Standard - Limited Edition
Size and type
P235/65R17 all-season
Mfr. and model
Goodyear Wrangler HP
Revs per mile
723

Wheels 2005 Jeep Liberty
Standard - Sport
Type and material
Stamped-steel
Size
16 x 7
Standard - Renegade
Type and material
Cast-aluminum
Size
16 x 7
Standard - Limited Edition
Type and material
Cast-aluminum
Size
17 x 7.5

Brakes 2005 Jeep Liberty
Front Size and type 11.3 x 1.1 (288 x 28) vented disc with 2.6 (66) single-piston caliper
Swept area 228 sq. in. (1471 sq. cm)
Rear Size and type 11.2 x 0.47 (284 x 12) solid disc with 1.89 (48) single-piston caliper
Swept area 109 sq. in. (703 sq. cm)
Power-Assist Type Tandem diaphragm, vacuum assist
ABS (optional) Type Three-channel ABS: Features Electronically Variable Brake Proportioning, 4 Low Mode calibration

Liberty 2WD Job Ratings
Engine
Transmission
Axle Ratio
GVWR (lbs.)
GCWR (lbs.)
GAWR Front/Rear (lbs.)
Curb Weight, est.(a) (lbs.)
Max Tongue Weight(b) (lbs.)
Max. Trailer Weight(b) (lbs.)
Max. Payload (c)(lbs.)
Max. Cargo(d) (lbs.)
2.4L NSG370, Six-speed manual
4.1
4950
6750
2750/3150
3648
300
2000
1150
400
3.7L NSG370, Six-speed manual
3.55
5350
8,500
2750/3150
3846
525
3500
1150
400
3.7L 42RLE Multi-speed auto
3.73
5350
7150
2750/3150
3898
750
5000
1150
400
9850(d)
a) Curb weight is for a base model with standard equipment.
(b) With Trailer Tow Group.
(c) Payload is the maximum allowable weight of driver, passenger and cargo rounded to the nearest ten pounds. It is reduced by the weight of optional
equipment. Five passengers at 150 lbs. each.
(d) Cargo is determined by subtracting the weight of driver and passengers from payload.
NOTE: The information shown is preliminary and based on data available at the time of publication.

Liberty 4WD Job Ratings
Engine
Transmission
Axle Ratio
GVWR (lbs.)
GCWR (lbs.)
GAWR Front/Rear (lbs.)
Curb Weight, est.(a) (lbs.)
Max Tongue Weight(b) (lbs.)
Max. Trailer Weight(b) (lbs.)
Max. Payload (c)(lbs.)
Max. Cargo(d) (lbs.)
2.4L NSG370, Six-speed manual
4.1
5200
7000
2750/3150
3826
300
2000
1150
400
3.7L NSG370, Six-speed manual
3.55
5600
8750
2750/3150
4044
525
3500
1150
400
3.7L 42RLE Multi-speed auto
3.73
5600
7400
2750/3150
4115
750
5000
1150
400
10,100(d)
a) Curb weight is for a base model with standard equipment.
(b) With Trailer Tow Group.
(c) Payload is the maximum allowable weight of driver, passenger and cargo rounded to the nearest ten pounds. It is reduced by the weight of optional
equipment. Five passengers at 150 lbs. each.
(d) Cargo is determined by subtracting the weight of driver and passengers from payload.
NOTE: The information shown is preliminary and based on data available at the time of publication.