2011 Jeep Liberty vs. 2010 Cadillac CTS
To start off, 2011 Jeep Liberty is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Cadillac CTS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Cadillac CTS would be higher. At 3,700 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Jeep Liberty is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Cadillac CTS (270 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 2011 Jeep Liberty. (210 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Cadillac CTS should accelerate faster than 2011 Jeep Liberty. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Jeep Liberty weights approximately 93 kg more than 2010 Cadillac CTS.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front 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, 2011 Jeep Liberty (318 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Cadillac CTS. (302 Nm @ 5700 RPM). This means 2011 Jeep Liberty will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Cadillac CTS. 2011 Jeep Liberty has automatic transmission and 2010 Cadillac CTS has manual transmission. 2010 Cadillac CTS will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Jeep Liberty will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Jeep Liberty | 2010 Cadillac CTS | |
| Make | Jeep | Cadillac |
| Model | Liberty | CTS |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2010 |
| Body Type | SUV | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3700 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 210 HP | 270 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 318 Nm | 302 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1849 kg | 1756 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4473 mm | 4867 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1857 mm | 1842 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1811 mm | 1504 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2695 mm | 2880 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.7 L/100km | 9 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 74 L | 68 L |
