2008 Cadillac CTS vs. 2008 Jeep Wrangler
To start off, both 2008 Cadillac CTS and 2008 Jeep Wrangler were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,966 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Jeep Wrangler is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Cadillac CTS (210 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 2008 Jeep Wrangler. (175 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Cadillac CTS should accelerate faster than 2008 Jeep Wrangler. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Cadillac CTS weights approximately 10 kg more than 2008 Jeep Wrangler. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear 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 Jeep Wrangler (296 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Cadillac CTS. (263 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2008 Jeep Wrangler 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 Wrangler | |
| Make | Cadillac | Jeep |
| Model | CTS | Wrangler |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2792 cc | 2966 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 210 HP | 175 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 263 Nm | 296 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88.9 mm | 98.4 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 74.7 mm | 86.7 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 8.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1560 kg | 1550 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 3950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1800 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2380 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 13.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 72 L |
