2008 Cadillac CTS vs. 2009 Cadillac CTS
To start off, 2009 Cadillac CTS is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Cadillac CTS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Cadillac CTS would be higher. Both 2008 Cadillac CTS and 2009 Cadillac CTS are equipped with a 3,564 cc engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 307 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Cadillac CTS weights approximately 6 kg more than 2009 Cadillac CTS.
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, both vehicles can yield 374 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
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2008 Cadillac CTS | 2009 Cadillac CTS | |
Make | Cadillac | Cadillac |
Model | CTS | CTS |
Year Released | 2008 | 2009 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3564 cc | 3564 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 307 HP | 307 HP |
Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 374 Nm | 374 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 94 mm | 94 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 85.6 mm | 85.6 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.3:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 249 km/hour | 249 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.3 seconds | 6.6 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 | 1794 kg | 1788 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4870 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2890 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.1 L/100km | 11.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 68 L |