2006 Cadillac STS vs. 2008 Dodge Durango
To start off, 2008 Dodge Durango is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Cadillac STS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Cadillac STS would be higher. At 4,701 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Dodge Durango is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Dodge Durango (303 HP @ 5650 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 2006 Cadillac STS. (253 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Dodge Durango should accelerate faster than 2006 Cadillac STS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Cadillac STS weights approximately 91 kg more than 2008 Dodge Durango.
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, 2008 Dodge Durango (447 Nm @ 3950 RPM) has 105 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Cadillac STS. (342 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2008 Dodge Durango will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Cadillac STS.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Cadillac STS | 2008 Dodge Durango | |
| Make | Cadillac | Dodge |
| Model | STS | Durango |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3563 cc | 4701 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 253 HP | 303 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5650 RPM |
| Torque | 342 Nm | 447 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3950 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1782 kg | 1691 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 5110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1940 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1890 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 3030 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 8.7 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 18.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.4 L/100km | 8.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 102 L |
