2009 Cadillac XLR vs. 2005 Jeep Liberty
To start off, 2009 Cadillac XLR is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Jeep Liberty. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Jeep Liberty would be higher. At 4,565 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Cadillac XLR is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Cadillac XLR (321 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 171 more horse power than 2005 Jeep Liberty. (150 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Cadillac XLR should accelerate faster than 2005 Jeep Liberty. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Jeep Liberty weights approximately 21 kg more than 2009 Cadillac XLR.
Let's talk about torque, 2009 Cadillac XLR (420 Nm) has 196 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Jeep Liberty. (224 Nm). This means 2009 Cadillac XLR will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Jeep Liberty.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Cadillac XLR | 2005 Jeep Liberty | |
| Make | Cadillac | Jeep |
| Model | XLR | Liberty |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Convertible | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4565 cc | 2425 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 321 HP | 150 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 420 Nm | 224 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 3.7:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1635 kg | 1656 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1790 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.8 L/100km | 9.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.1 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 78 L |
