2009 Cadillac CTS 2.6 V6 vs. 2009 Cadillac CTS Sport Wagon
To start off, both 2009 Cadillac CTS 2.6 V6 and 2009 Cadillac CTS Sport Wagon were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,564 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Cadillac CTS Sport Wagon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Cadillac CTS Sport Wagon (259 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 2009 Cadillac CTS 2.6 V6. (179 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Cadillac CTS Sport Wagon should accelerate faster than 2009 Cadillac CTS 2.6 V6.
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 Sport Wagon (253 Nm @ 3100 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Cadillac CTS 2.6 V6. (232 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2009 Cadillac CTS Sport Wagon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Cadillac CTS 2.6 V6.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Cadillac CTS 2.6 V6 | 2009 Cadillac CTS Sport Wagon | |
| Make | Cadillac | Cadillac |
| Model | CTS | CTS |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2597 cc | 3564 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 179 HP | 259 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 232 Nm | 253 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3100 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83.3 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.6 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.2:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
