2008 Cadillac STS vs. 2008 Jeep Liberty
To start off, both 2008 Cadillac STS and 2008 Jeep Liberty were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,701 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Jeep Liberty is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Cadillac STS (302 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 92 more horse power than 2008 Jeep Liberty. (210 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Cadillac STS should accelerate faster than 2008 Jeep Liberty. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Jeep Liberty weights approximately 418 kg more than 2008 Cadillac STS.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2008 Cadillac STS (369 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Jeep Liberty. (319 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Cadillac STS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Jeep Liberty. 2008 Cadillac STS has automatic transmission and 2008 Jeep Liberty has manual transmission. 2008 Jeep Liberty will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Cadillac STS will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Cadillac STS | 2008 Jeep Liberty | |
Make | Cadillac | Jeep |
Model | STS | Liberty |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3600 cc | 3701 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 302 HP | 210 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 369 Nm | 319 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.3:1 | 9.7:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1560 kg | 1978 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 4500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1790 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2700 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 9.1 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 74 L |