2005 Cadillac CTS vs. 2007 Jeep Liberty
To start off, 2007 Jeep Liberty is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Cadillac CTS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Cadillac CTS would be higher. At 3,701 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Jeep Liberty is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Cadillac CTS (255 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 2007 Jeep Liberty. (210 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Cadillac CTS should accelerate faster than 2007 Jeep Liberty. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Jeep Liberty weights approximately 357 kg more than 2005 Cadillac CTS.
Because 2007 Jeep Liberty is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Cadillac CTS. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Jeep Liberty will offer significantly more control. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2005 Cadillac CTS (343 Nm) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Jeep Liberty. (319 Nm). This means 2005 Cadillac CTS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Jeep Liberty.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Cadillac CTS | 2007 Jeep Liberty | |
| Make | Cadillac | Jeep |
| Model | CTS | Liberty |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3564 cc | 3701 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 255 HP | 210 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 343 Nm | 319 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1592 kg | 1949 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4840 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1790 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 8.7 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 78 L |
