2008 Cadillac CTS vs. 2008 Jeep Cherokee
To start off, both 2008 Cadillac CTS and 2008 Jeep Cherokee were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,598 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Cadillac CTS is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Jeep Cherokee weights approximately 159 kg more than 2008 Cadillac CTS.
Because 2008 Jeep Cherokee 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 Jeep Cherokee 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 Jeep Cherokee (400 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Cadillac CTS. (370 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 2008 Jeep Cherokee will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Cadillac CTS.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Cadillac CTS | 2008 Jeep Cherokee | |
| Make | Cadillac | Jeep |
| Model | CTS | Cherokee |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3598 cc | 2776 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 304 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 370 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5200 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.3:1 | 17.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1790 kg | 1949 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2650 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.2 L/100km | 9.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 78 L |
