2012 Jeep Liberty - Specs
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Dimensions and capacities are in inches unless otherwise
specified.
| Engine
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3.7-Liter
SOHC V-6 |
| Availability |
Standard |
| Type and Description |
90-degree V-6, liquid-cooled
with balance shaft |
| Displacement |
225.8 cu. in. (3700 cu.
cm) |
| Bore x Stroke |
3.66 x 3.57 (93.0 x 90.8) |
| Valve System |
Chain-driven, SOHC, 12
valves, with hydraulic end-pivot roller rockers |
| Fuel Injection |
Sequential, multiport,
electronic, returnless |
| Construction |
Cast-iron block, compacted
graphite bedplate, aluminum alloy heads, balance shaft |
| Compression Ratio |
9.7:1 |
| Power (SAE net) |
210 hp (157 kW) @ 5,200
rpm (56.8 hp/L) |
| Torque (SAE net) |
235 lb.-ft. (319 N•m)
@ 4,000 rpm |
| Max. Engine Speed |
6,000 rpm, electronically
limited |
| Fuel Requirement |
Regular unleaded, 87 octane
(R+M)/2 |
| Oil Capacity |
5.0 qt. (4.7L) |
| Coolant Capacity |
14.0 qt. (13.25L) |
| Emission Controls |
Two mini-oxidation three-way
catalytic converters; four heated oxygen sensors; EGR
and internal engine features(a) |
| Smog-forming Pollution |
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| Maximum Gross Trailer Weight |
5,000 lbs. (2250 kg) -
Automatic with Trailer-tow package |
| Estimated EPA Fuel Economy
mpg (City/Hwy) |
16/22 — 2WD with automatic
transmission |
| 15/21
— 4WD with automatic transmission |
| (a) Meets ULEV II emission
standard in all 50 states. |
| Transmission |
42RLE—Automatic
Four-Speed Overdrive |
| Availability |
Standard |
| Description |
Electronic Range Select (ERS) and electronically
modulated torque converter clutch |
| Gear
Ratios |
| 1st |
2.84 |
| 2nd |
1.57 |
| 3rd |
1.0 |
| 4th |
0.69 |
| Reverse |
2.21 |
| Axle |
3.73 |
| Overall Top Gear |
2.57 |
| Transfer Case |
MP1522 COMMAND-TRAC
II® |
MP3022 SELEC-TRAC
II® |
| Availability |
Standard on 4WD models |
Optional on 4WD models |
| Type |
Part-time, electronic shift |
Full-time active on-demand, electronic
shift |
| Operating Modes |
2WD, 4WD Lock, 4WD Low, Neutral |
2WD, 4WD Auto, 4WD Low, Neutral |
| Center Differential Type |
None |
None |
| Torque Split, F / R |
50/50 |
42/58 |
| Low-range Ratio |
2.72 : 1 |
2.72 : 1 |
| Axle
Ratio |
2012
Jeep Liberty |
| 3.7-liter V-6 Engine
Auto |
3.73:1 |
| Electrical System |
2012
Jeep Liberty |
| Availability |
140-amp |
| Battery |
600-amp, maintenance-free |
| Dimensions
& Capacities (a) |
2012
Jeep Liberty |
| Wheelbase |
106.1
(2694.4) |
| Track |
Front |
61.0
(1549.4) |
| Rear |
61.0
(1549.4) |
| Overall Length (NAFTA
vehicles) |
176.9
(4473.3) |
| Overall Width |
72.3
(1856.9) |
| Overall Height (with
roof rack) |
71. (1810.4) |
| Ground Clearances
(4WD with P235/65R17 tires) |
Chassis |
9.5 (240.7) |
| Front Axle |
7.8 (198.0) |
| Rear Axle |
8.1 (205.2) |
| Fuel Tank |
9.5 (240.0) |
| Sill-step height |
20.2
(514.0) |
| Load-floor height |
34.1
(866.3) |
| Approach Angle, (with
air dam) |
28.7° |
| Departure Angle |
29.9° |
| Breakover Angle |
21.2° |
| Frontal Area |
30.21 |
| Aero CdA |
12.0
(Cd x cross-sectional area) |
| Aero Cd |
0.394 |
| Fuel-tank Capacity |
19.5
gal. (73.8L) |
Maximum
occupants and
cargo weight, lbs. (kg) |
16-in. tires only |
950 (431
kg) |
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1,150
(522 kg) |
| All models without Trailer-tow
Group and equipped with aftermarket Class II type hitch |
2,000
(907) |
| 3.7L engine automatic
transmission with Trailer-tow package (Class III) |
5,000
(2268) |
| Curb Weight,
lbs. (kg) |
3.7-liter 2WD |
4,076
(1850) |
| 3.7-liter 4WD |
4,290
(1947) |
| Weight Distribution,
4x4, F/R |
44 /
56 |
| (a) All dimensions measured
with two passengers. |
| Accomodations |
Front
Row |
Rear
Row |
| Seating Capacity |
2 |
3 |
| Head Room
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with Sunroof |
38.2
(971.0) |
40.8
(1036.2) |
| without Sunroof |
40.4
(1025.1) |
| Leg room |
40.8
(1035.8) |
38.2
(969.7) |
| Knee Clearance |
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2.0 (49.7) |
| Shoulder room |
57.1 (1450.4) |
56.6 (1436.7) |
| Hip room |
52.7
(1338.1) |
52.6
(1337.0) |
| Seat Travel |
9.0 (229.1) |
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| Recliner Angle Range |
6.6° to 51.6° |
21.5° to 33.5° |
| SAE Volume (standard roof) |
54.47 cu. ft. |
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| SAE Cargo Volume |
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51.06
cu. ft. |
| Cargo Volume |
2012
Jeep Liberty |
| Cargo Access |
Liftover Height |
34.1
(866.4) |
| Maximum Cargo Width
at Liftgate Opening |
44.2
(1122.9) |
| Minimum Cargo Width
at Liftgate Opening |
41.2
(1046.4) |
| Maximum Cargo Height
at Liftgate Opening |
29.6
(751.0) |
| Minimum Cargo Height
at Liftgate Opening |
29.4
(746.0) |
| Distance Between Wheelhouse
Interior Trim |
41.4
(1050.9) |
| SAE Cargo Volume |
Behind Rear Seat
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26.1 cu. ft. (0.7 cu. m) |
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Behind Front-row Seats with Rear Seats
Folded
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62.4
cu. ft. (1.7 cu. m) |
| Body and Chasssis |
2012
Jeep Liberty |
| Layout |
Longitudinal
front engine, rear-wheel drive or four-wheel drive |
| Construction |
Steel uniframe |
| Suspension |
2012
Jeep Liberty |
| Front |
Upper
and lower “A” arms, coil springs, low-pressure
gas-charged shock absorbers and stabilizer bar |
| Rear |
Live axle, upper and lower
trailing arms, track bar, coil springs, low-pressure
gas-charged shock absorbers and stabilizer bar |
| Steering |
2012
Jeep Compass |
| Type |
Power
rack and pinion |
| Overall Ratio |
17.36:1 |
| Turning Diameter (curb-to-curb) |
35.5
ft. (10.83 m) |
| Steering Turns (lock-to-lock) |
3.42 |
| Wheels |
Standard on Liberty Sport |
Liberty
Limited |
Liberty
Jet |
| Availability |
Standard |
Standard |
Optional |
Standard |
| Type and Material |
Painted Sparkle Silver
cast aluminum |
Painted Tech Silver cast
aluminum |
Chrome-clad cast aluminum |
Polished aluminum with
painted pockets |
| Size |
16-in.
x 7-in. |
17-in.
x 7-in. |
18-in.
x 7-in. |
20-in.
x 7.5-in. |
| Tires |
Liberty
Sport |
Liberty
Limited |
Liberty
Jet |
| Availability |
Standard |
Available |
Available |
Standard |
Standard |
| Size and Type |
P225/75R16 BSW, all-season |
P225/75R16 OWL, all-season |
P235/70R16 OWL,
all-season, all-terrain |
P235/65R17 BSW, all-season |
P245/50R20 VSB all-season |
| Manufacturer and Model |
Goodyear Wrangler ST |
Goodyear Wrangler ST |
Goodyear Wrangler SRA |
Goodyear Wrangler HP |
Goodyear Wrangler HP |
| Revs per Mile (km) |
715 (444) |
715 (444) |
727 (452) |
723 (449) |
722 (457) |
| Brakes |
2012
Jeep Liberty |
| Front |
Size and Type
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11.9 x 1.1 (302 x 28) vented
rotor with 2.6 (66) single-piston floating caliper |
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Swept Area
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110.1
sq. in. (710.6 sq. cm) |
| Rear |
Size and Type
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12.44 x 0.47 (316 x 12)
solid rotor with 1.9 (48) single-piston floating caliper |
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Swept Area
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103.5
sq. in. (668 sq. cm) |
| Power Assist Type |
8 x 9
(204 x 230) tandem diaphragm, vacuum assist |
| Four-wheel anti-lock
brake system (ABS) |
Standard |
| Electronic Stability
Control (ESC) |
Standard |
| Parking Brake Type |
Rear
brake drum in hat |
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