2009 Cadillac CTS vs. 2006 Jaguar S-Type
To start off, 2009 Cadillac CTS is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Jaguar S-Type. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Jaguar S-Type would be higher. At 3,564 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Cadillac CTS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Cadillac CTS (307 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 72 more horse power than 2006 Jaguar S-Type. (235 HP @ 4100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Cadillac CTS should accelerate faster than 2006 Jaguar S-Type. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Cadillac CTS weights approximately 129 kg more than 2006 Jaguar S-Type. 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, 2009 Cadillac CTS (374 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 81 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Jaguar S-Type. (293 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2009 Cadillac CTS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Jaguar S-Type.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Cadillac CTS | 2006 Jaguar S-Type | |
| Make | Cadillac | Jaguar |
| Model | CTS | S-Type |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3564 cc | 2967 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 307 HP | 235 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Torque | 374 Nm | 293 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5200 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 94 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85.6 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 249 km/hour | 235 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.6 seconds | 7.6 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1788 kg | 1659 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2920 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.1 L/100km | 10.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 70 L |
