2008 Cadillac CTS vs. 2008 Jaguar X-Type
To start off, both 2008 Cadillac CTS and 2008 Jaguar X-Type were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,664 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Cadillac CTS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Cadillac CTS (395 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 167 more horse power than 2008 Jaguar X-Type. (228 HP @ 6800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Cadillac CTS should accelerate faster than 2008 Jaguar X-Type. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Cadillac CTS weights approximately 156 kg more than 2008 Jaguar X-Type. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2008 Jaguar X-Type is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Cadillac CTS. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 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, 2008 Cadillac CTS (536 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 257 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Jaguar X-Type. (279 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2008 Cadillac CTS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Jaguar X-Type.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Cadillac CTS | 2008 Jaguar X-Type | |
| Make | Cadillac | Jaguar |
| Model | CTS | X-Type |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5664 cc | 2968 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 395 HP | 228 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 536 Nm | 279 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 99 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 274 km/hour | 232 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 4.7 seconds | 7.3 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1745 kg | 1589 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 14 L/100km | 10.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 62 L |
