| Model Year | 2011 | 2006 | |
| Model | Nissan cube | Jeep Liberty | |
| Engine | 1.8L I4 DOHC-4v 122 hp@5200 127 lb-ft@4800 |
3.7L V6 OHC-2v 210 hp@5200 235 lb-ft@4000 |
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| Transmission | 6-speed manual | 4-speed automatic | |
| Drivetrain | FWD | RWD | |
| Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr SUV | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 99.6 in | 104.3 in | -4.7 in |
| Length | 156.5 in | 174.4 in | -17.9 in |
| Width | 66.7 in | 71.6 in | -4.9 in |
| Height | 65.0 in | 71.9 in | -6.9 in |
| Curb Weight | 2762 lb. | 3821 lb. | -1059 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 13.2 gal. | 20.5 gal. | -7.3 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 42.6 in | 40.7 in | 1.9 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 52.2 in | 56.5 in | -4.3 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 48.8 in | 57.0 in | -8.2 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 42.4 in | 40.8 in | 1.6 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 40.2 in | 42.1 in | -1.9 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 52.4 in | 56.5 in | -4.1 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 47.6 in | 47.4 in | 0.2 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 35.5 in | 37.2 in | -1.7 in |
| Total Legroom | 77.9 in (over 2 rows) | 78 in (over 2 rows) | -0.1 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 11.4 ft3 | 29.0 ft3 | -17.6 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 58.1 ft3 | 69.0 ft3 | -10.9 ft3 |
| 2011 Nissan cube Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2010 | 4dr Hatch 122-horsepower 1.8L I4 CVT FWD |
Adults can sit there in comfort. see full Nissan cube review |
| 2010 | 4dr Hatch 122-horsepower 1.8L I4 CVT FWD |
Unparalleled rear seat room and comfort in this car for passengers. Should be among the easier cars of this size to put a baby seat into the back, if we have children. Our (longer and lower) 2004 Sentra paled in comparison of back seat usability. see full Nissan cube review |
| 2006 Jeep Liberty Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2006 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 160hp 2.8L I4 Diesel 5-speed automatic 4WD w/low range |
Fits our kids. see full Jeep Liberty review |
| 2005 | 4dr SUV 210-horsepower 3.7L V6 4-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range |
fullypowered front seat. gives you perfect control over your position as a driver see full Jeep Liberty review |