2007 Cadillac DTS vs. 2007 Jaguar X-Type

To start off, both 2007 Cadillac DTS and 2007 Jaguar X-Type were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,565 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Cadillac DTS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Cadillac DTS (276 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 83 more horse power than 2007 Jaguar X-Type. (193 HP @ 6800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Cadillac DTS should accelerate faster than 2007 Jaguar X-Type.

Because 2007 Jaguar X-Type is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Cadillac DTS. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Jaguar X-Type will offer significantly more control. 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, 2007 Cadillac DTS (400 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 159 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Jaguar X-Type. (241 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2007 Cadillac DTS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Jaguar X-Type.

Compare all specifications:

2007 Cadillac DTS 2007 Jaguar X-Type
Make Cadillac Jaguar
Model DTS X-Type
Year Released 2007 2007
Body Type Sedan Station Wagon
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 4565 cc 2495 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 276 HP 193 HP
Engine RPM 6000 RPM 6800 RPM
Torque 400 Nm 241 Nm
Torque RPM 4400 RPM 3000 RPM
Engine Compression Ratio 10.0:1 10.5:1
Drive Type Front 4WD
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Length 5280 mm 4720 mm
Vehicle Width 1910 mm 1800 mm
Vehicle Height 1470 mm 1490 mm
Wheelbase Size 2940 mm 2720 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 11.8 L/100km 9.9 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 68 L 62 L