2006 Cadillac CTS vs. 2006 Cadillac CTS 3.6 L Sedan
To start off, both 2006 Cadillac CTS and 2006 Cadillac CTS 3.6 L Sedan were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,556 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Cadillac CTS 3.6 L Sedan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Cadillac CTS 3.6 L Sedan (255 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 2006 Cadillac CTS . (210 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Cadillac CTS 3.6 L Sedan should accelerate faster than 2006 Cadillac CTS . With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Cadillac CTS weights approximately 26 kg more than 2006 Cadillac CTS 3.6 L Sedan.
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, 2006 Cadillac CTS 3.6 L Sedan (343 Nm @ 3100 RPM) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Cadillac CTS . (263 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 2006 Cadillac CTS 3.6 L Sedan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Cadillac CTS .
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Cadillac CTS | 2006 Cadillac CTS 3.6 L Sedan | |
| Make | Cadillac | Cadillac |
| Model | CTS | CTS |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2801 cc | 3556 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 210 HP | 255 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 263 Nm | 343 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3300 RPM | 3100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1618 kg | 1592 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4840 mm | 4840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2890 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.7 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 64 L |
