2006 Cadillac CTS vs. 2011 Jaguar XJ
To start off, 2011 Jaguar XJ is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Cadillac CTS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Cadillac CTS would be higher. At 5,965 cc, 2006 Cadillac CTS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Cadillac CTS (400 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 129 more horse power than 2011 Jaguar XJ. (271 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Cadillac CTS should accelerate faster than 2011 Jaguar XJ.
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 Jaguar XJ (600 Nm) has 64 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Cadillac CTS. (536 Nm). This means 2011 Jaguar XJ will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Cadillac CTS.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Cadillac CTS | 2011 Jaguar XJ | |
| Make | Cadillac | Jaguar |
| Model | CTS | XJ |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5965 cc | 3000 cc |
| Horse Power | 400 HP | 271 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 536 Nm | 600 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 5252 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1895 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1456 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 3157 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.6 L/100km | 5.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.9 L/100km | 9.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.5 L/100km | 7.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 82 L |
