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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 N•m) @ 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 N•m) @ 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 N•m) @ 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

    Front Axle (to skid plate) 2-WD – N/A 
    4-WD – 6.4 (162.8)

    Rear Axle 2-WD – 8.0 (201)      
    4-WD – 7.9 (200.4)

    Running 2-WD – 9.5 (240.6)
    4-WD – 9.4 (239.3)

    Approach Angle                                 2-WD – 36.2
    4-WD – 36

    Departure Angle                                2-WD – 31.5
    4-WD – 31.5

    Curb Weight

    2.4-liter with Manual                 2-WD – 3648 (1655)
    4-WD – 3851 (1747)

    3.7-liter with Manual                 2-WD – 3846 (1745)
    4-WD – 4011 (1819)

    3.7-liter with Automatic             2-WD – 3898 (1768)
    4-WD – 4033 (1829)

    2.8-liter Turbo Diesel Automatic  2-WD – N/A
    4-WD – 4306 (1953)

    Payload – includes occupants and cargo(b)       1150 (522)

    Weight Distribution, F/R(b): 53/47

    Frontal Area: 29.74 sq. ft. (2.76 sq. m)

    Drag Coefficient:  0.421

    Fuel Tank Capacity: 20.5 gal. (74-Liter)

    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.

    (b)    3.7-liter with automatic transmission

    ACCOMMODATIONS

    Seating Capacity – F/R: 2/3

    Front

    Head Room: 40.7 (1034)

    Leg Room: 40.8 (1036)

    Shoulder Room: 56.5 (1435)

    Hip Room: 57.0 (1448)

    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)

    Rear

    Head Room: 42.1 (1069)

    Leg Room: 37.2 (945)

    Knee Clearance: 1.4 (36)

    Shoulder Room: 56.5 (1435)

    Hip Room:  47.4 (1204)

    SAE Volume: 49.3 cu. ft. (1.4 cu. m)

    Load Capacity: 400 lbs. (181 kg)

    BODY AND CHASSIS

    LayoutLongitudinal front engine, rear-wheel drive or four-wheel drive, part-time or full-time

    Construction: Uniframe®

    SUSPENSION

    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

    STEERING

    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

    TIRES(a)

    Standard – Sport

    Size and Type: 215/75R16 all-terrain

    Mfr. and Model: Goodyear Wrangler ST

    Revs per Mile: 732

    Standard – Renegade, Optional Sport and Limited Edition

    Size and Type: P225/75R16

    Mfr. and Model: Goodyear Wrangler ST

    Revs per Mile715

    Standard – Limited Edition

    Size and Type: P235/65R17

    Mfr. and Model: Wrangler HP

    Revs per Mile: 723

    (a)    Also see “Tires” under Feature Availability.

    WHEELS(a)

    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

    Standard – All

    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

    (a)    Also see “Wheels” under Feature Availability.

    SOURCE: JEEP MEDIA

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