Nissan Xterra vs. Jeep Liberty Review

Cost
The destination charge is a standard charge for transporting the vehicle from its point of origin to the dealer. It costs almost the same to get the Jeep Liberty to the dealership as the Xterra. The Nissan Xterra won't tax your gasoline budget considerably more than the Jeep Liberty will. The Nissan Xterra doesn't pale in comparison to the Jeep Liberty as far as gas mileage. When it comes to MSRP, the Jeep Liberty doesn't cost much less than the Nissan Xterra.

Utility
Neither the Xterra nor the Jeep Liberty has a marked advantage regarding seating capacity. There's no clear winner between the Jeep Liberty and the Nissan Xterra as far as transporting cargo. Towing is substantially more the Nissan Xterra's forte than it is the Liberty's.

Convenience
You'll definitely take the Nissan Xterra for a fill-up about as often as the Liberty.

Comfort
While the front cabin in the Jeep Liberty offers a bit more head room than the Nissan Xterra, there really isn't much of a difference. The ampler interior dimensions of the Jeep Liberty make it significantly more spacious for your passengers than the Nissan Xterra.

Dimensions
The Nissan Xterra is significantly heavier than the Liberty. The Jeep Liberty's tank is roughly the same size as the Nissan Xterra's, though the Nissan Xterra's is a little bigger. The Jeep Liberty and the Nissan Xterra compete for the same parking spaces.

Handling
With their comparable turning radii, the Jeep Liberty and the Nissan most definitely handle roughly the same into and out of tight spots.

Drivetrain
The Liberty's engine is a bit smaller than the Nissan Xterra's, but not terribly so. Torque is roughly equivalent to acceleration, and in this respect, the Nissan Xterra is substantially more powerful than the Liberty. Torque equals pickup, and the Nissan Xterra will have picked up and gone by the time the Jeep finally gets moving.

Warranty
The Jeep Liberty and the Nissan Xterra have the same basic after-sale protection.