2008 Cadillac CTS 2.6 V6 Automatic vs. 2008 Cadillac CTS 3.6L V6 Automatic
To start off, both 2008 Cadillac CTS 2.6 V6 Automatic and 2008 Cadillac CTS 3.6L V6 Automatic were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,564 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Cadillac CTS 3.6L V6 Automatic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Cadillac CTS 3.6L V6 Automatic (307 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 128 more horse power than 2008 Cadillac CTS 2.6 V6 Automatic. (179 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Cadillac CTS 3.6L V6 Automatic should accelerate faster than 2008 Cadillac CTS 2.6 V6 Automatic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Cadillac CTS 3.6L V6 Automatic weights approximately 6 kg more than 2008 Cadillac CTS 2.6 V6 Automatic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 Cadillac CTS 3.6L V6 Automatic (374 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 141 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Cadillac CTS 2.6 V6 Automatic. (233 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2008 Cadillac CTS 3.6L V6 Automatic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Cadillac CTS 2.6 V6 Automatic.
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2008 Cadillac CTS 2.6 V6 Automatic | 2008 Cadillac CTS 3.6L V6 Automatic | |
Make | Cadillac | Cadillac |
Model | CTS | CTS |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2597 cc | 3564 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 179 HP | 307 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 233 Nm | 374 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 83.2 mm | 94 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.6 mm | 85.6 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 223 km/hour | 249 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.3 seconds | 6.3 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1788 kg | 1794 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4870 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2890 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.2 L/100km | 11.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 68 L |