2005 Jeep Liberty Specifications
All dimensions are in inches (millimeters) unless otherwise noted.
The information shown is preliminary and based on data available at the time of publication.
GENERAL INFORMATION
Body Style : Four-door sport-utility vehicle
Assembly Plant: Toledo, Ohio
EPA Vehicle Class: Multipurpose vehicle
LIBERTY 2-WD JOB RATINGS
2.4-Liter Engine
Transmission: NSG370, Five-speed manual
Axle Ratio (lbs.): 4.1
GVWR (lbs.): 950
GCWR (lbs.): 6750
GAWR Front/Rear (lbs.): 2750/3150
Curb Weight, est.(a) (lbs.): 3648
Max. Tongue Weight(b) (lbs.): 300
Max. Trailer Weight(b) (lbs.): 2000
Max. Payload(c) (lbs.): 1150
Max. Cargo(d) (lbs.): 400
3.7-Liter Engine
Transmission: NSG370, Five-speed manual
Axle Ratio (lbs.): 3.55
GVWR (lbs.): 5350
GCWR (lbs.): 8500
GAWR Front/Rear (lbs.): 2750/3150
Curb Weight, est.(a) (lbs.): 3846
Max. Tongue Weight(b) (lbs.): 525
Max. Trailer Weight(b) (lbs.): 3500
Max. Payload(c) (lbs.): 1150
Max. Cargo(d) (lbs.): 400
3.7-Liter Engine
Transmission: 42RLE, Multi-speed auto
Axle Ratio (lbs.): 3.73
GVWR (lbs.): 5350
GCWR (lbs.)
42RLE: 7150
Multi-speed auto: 9850(b)
GAWR Front/Rear (lbs.) : 2750/3150
Curb Weight, est.(a) (lbs.): 3898
Max. Tongue Weight(b) (lbs.): 750
Max. Trailer Weight(b) (lbs.): 5000
Max. Payload(c) (lbs.): 1150
Max. Cargo(d) (lbs.): 400
(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.
LIBERTY 4-WD JOB RATINGS
2.4-Liter Engine
Transmission: NSG370, Five-speed manual
Axle Ratio (lbs.): 4.1
GVWR (lbs.): 5200
GCWR (lbs.): 7000
GAWR Front/Rear (lbs.): 2750/3150
Curb Weight, est.(a) (lbs.): 3826
Max. Tongue Weight(b) (lbs.): 300
Max. Trailer Weight(b) (lbs.): 2000
Max. Payload(c) (lbs.): 1150
Max. Cargo(d) (lbs.): 400
3.7-Liter Engine
Transmission: NSG370, Five-speed manual
Axle Ratio (lbs.): 3.55
GVWR (lbs.): 5600
GCWR (lbs.): 8750
GAWR Front/Rear (lbs.): 2750/3150
Curb Weight, est.(a) (lbs.): 4044
Max. Tongue Weight(b) (lbs.): 525
Max. Trailer Weight(b) (lbs.): 3500
Max. Payload(c) (lbs.): 1150
Max. Cargo(d) (lbs.): 400
3.7-Liter Engine
Transmission: 42RLE, Multi-speed auto
Axle Ratio (lbs.): 3.73
GVWR (lbs.): 5600
42RLE: 7400
Multi-speed auto: 10,100(b)
GAWR Front/Rear (lbs.): 2750/3150
Curb Weight, est.(a) (lbs.): 4115
Max. Tongue Weight(b) (lbs.): 750
Max. Trailer Weight(b) (lbs.): 5000
Max. Payload(c) (lbs.): 1150
Max. Cargo(d) (lbs.): 400
2.8-Liter Engine
Transmission: 545RFE, Five-speed auto
Axle Ratio (lbs.): 3.73
GVWR (lbs.): 5600
GCWR (lbs.): 10,150
GAWR Front/Rear (lbs.): 2750/3150
Curb Weight, est.(a) (lbs.): 4296
Max. Tongue Weight(b) (lbs.): 750
Max. Trailer Weight(b) (lbs.): 5000
Max. Payload(c) (lbs.): 1150
Max. Cargo(d) (lbs.): 400
(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.
ENGINE: 2.4-LITER, DOHC, 16-VALVE POWER TECH I-4
- Availability: Standard Sport
- Type and Description: Four-cylinder, in-line, liquid-cooled
- Displacement: 148.2 cu. in. (2429 cu. cm)
- Bore x Stroke: 3.44 x 3.98 (88 x 101)
- Valve System: Belt drive, DOHC, 16 valves, stamped-steel followers, hydraulic lash adjustment
- Fuel Injection: Sequential, multi-port electronic
- Construction: Cast-iron block, cast-iron bedplate, aluminum head, balance shafts
- Compression Ratio: 9.5:1
- Power (SAE net): 150 hp (112 kW) @ 5200 rpm
- Torque (SAE net): 165 lb.-ft. (224 Nm) @ 4000 rpm
- Max. Engine Speed: 6240 rpm, electronically limited
- Fuel Requirement: Regular unleaded, 87 octane (R+M)/2
- Oil Capacity: 5 qt. (5.3-Liter)
- Coolant Capacity: 10.1 qt. (9.6-Liter)
- Emission Controls: Catalytic converters, oxygen sensors, on-board vapor recovery system, leak detection pump system(a)
- Max. Gross Trailer Weight (lbs.): 2000 lbs. (900 kg)
- Estimated EPA Fuel Economy mpg (City/Hwy): 20/24
(a) Meets LEV light-duty truck emissions standards in all 50 states.
ENGINE: 3.7-LITER, SOHC, 16-VALVE SMPI POWER TECH V-6
- Availability: Standard Renegade and Limited Edition, Optional Sport
- Type and Description : Six-cylinder, 90º V, liquid-cooled
- Displacement: 225 cu. in. (3701 cu. cm)
- Bore x Stroke: 3.66 x 3.57 (93 x 91)
- Valve System: Chain drive, SOHC, 12 valves, roller followers with hydraulic lash adjustment
- Fuel Injection: Multi-point fuel injection with returnless fuel rail
- Construction: Cast-iron block, compacted graphite bedplate, aluminum cylinder head
- Compression Ratio: 9.1:1
- Power (SAE net): 210 hp (157 kW) @ 5200 rpm
- Torque (SAE net): 235 lb.-ft. (319 Nm) @ 4000 rpm
- Max. Engine Speed: 6000 RPM, electronically limited
- Fuel Requirement: Regular unleaded, 87 octane (R+M)/2
- Oil Capacity: 5 qt. (4.7-Liter)
- Coolant Capacity: 14 qt. (13-Liter)
- Emission Controls: Catalytic converters, oxygen sensors, on-board vapor recovery system, leak detection pump system(a)
- Max. Gross Trailer Weight (lbs.): Automatic with trailer tow package 5000 lbs. (2250 kg) Manual transmission 3500 lbs. (1600 kg)
- Estimated EPA Fuel Economy mpg (City/Hwy): Automatic 17/21, Manual 16/22
(a) 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.
ENGINE: 2.8-LITER, TURBO DIESEL 16 VALVE DOHC, DI-CR
- Availability: Optional Limited Edition and Sport
- Type and Description: Four-cylinder, inline, liquid-cooled
- Displacement: 171 cu. in. (2768 cu. cm)
- Bore x Stroke: 3.70 x 3.94 (94 x 100)
- Valve System: Belt drive, DOHC, 16 valve
- Fuel Injection: Direct injection, common rail 23,000 PSI (1600 bar)
- Construction: Cast-iron block, aluminum cylinder head
- Compression Ratio: 17.5:1
- Power (SAE net): 160 hp (120 kW) @ 3800 rpm
- Torque (SAE net): 295 lb.-ft. (400 Nm) @ 1800 rpm
- Max. Engine Speed: 4300 RPM, electronically governed
- Fuel Requirement: #2-diesel
- Oil Capacity: 6.3 qt. (6.0-Liter)
- Coolant Capacity: 13.2 qt. (12.5-Liter)
- Emission Controls: EGR, catalytic converters
- Max. Gross Trailer Weight (lbs.): Automatic with trailer tow package 5000 lbs. (2250 kg)
- Estimated EPA Fuel Economy mpg (City/Hwy): Automatic 21/27
TRANSMISSION: NSG370 MANUAL, SIX-SPEED
Availability: 2.4-Liter I-4/3.7-Liter V-6
- Description: Six-speed, overdrive, synchronized in all forward gears and reverse, single-rail shift system with top-mounted shift lever
Clutch: Hydraulic actuation, dual mass flywheel system
Gear Ratios
1st: 4.46
2nd: 2.61
3rd: 1.72
4th: 1.25
5th: 1
6th: 0.84
Reverse: 4.06
TRANSMISSION: 545RFE A5 AUTOMATIC
Availability: 2.8-Liter (Diesel only)
Description: Five-speed, overdrive, automatic
Gear Ratios
1st: 3.00
2nd up shift: 1.67
2nd down shift: 1.50
3rd: 1
4th: 0.75
5th: 0.67
Reverse: 2.21
TRANSMISSION: 42RLE AUTOMATIC, FOUR-SPEED OVERDRIVE
Availability: 3.7-Liter V-6
- Description: Two planetary gear sets, full electronic control, overdrive lockout, electronically modulated converter clutch
Gear Ratios
1st: 2.84
2nd: 1.57
3rd: 1
4th: 0.69
Reverse: 2.21
TRANSFER CASE: NV231 COMMAND-TRAC®
Type: Part-time
Operating Modes: 2-WD; 4-WD High, part-time; Neutral; 4-WD Low, part-time
Low Range Ratio: 2.72:1
Center Differential Type: None
TRANSFER CASE: NV242 SELEC-TRAC®
Type: Full-time
Operating Modes: 2-WD; 4-WD High part-time; 4-WD full-time; Neutral; 4-WD Low
Low Range Ratio: 2.72
Center Differential Type: Dual sun differential with high-range and low-range lock capability
AXLE RATIOS
2.4-liter I-4: 4.1
3.7-liter V-6 Auto: 3.73
3.7-liter V-6 Manual: 3.55
2.8-liter Diesel Auto: 3.73
2.8-liter Diesel Manual: 3.55
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Alternator: 136-amp, Sport and Limited Edition, 160-amp Renegade
Battery: 600-amp
DIMENSIONS AND CAPACITIES(a)
- Wheelbase:
2-WD 104.3 (2649)
4-WD 104.3 (2649)
- Track, Front
2-WD 60.0 (1524)
4-WD 60.0 (1524)
- Track, Rear
2-WD 59.7 (1516)
4-WD 59.7 (1516)
- Overall Length (to spare tire)
2-WD 174.4 (4430)
4-WD 174.4 (4430)
- Overall Width
2-WD 71.6 (1819)
4-WD 71.6 (1819)
- Overall Height
2-WD 70.3 (1784.7)
4-WD 70.2 (1784.1)
- Overall Height (to roof rack)
2-WD 71.9 (1822.9)
4-WD 71.1 (1822.2)
Ground Clearance
4-WD 6.4 (162.8)
4-WD 7.9 (200.4)
4-WD 9.4 (239.3)
4-WD 36
4-WD 31.5
4-WD 3851 (1747)
4-WD 4011 (1819)
4-WD 4033 (1829)
4-WD 4306 (1953)
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