2009 Cadillac CTS vs. 2009 Hyundai Sonata
To start off, both 2009 Cadillac CTS and 2009 Hyundai Sonata were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Cadillac CTS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Cadillac CTS (304 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 129 more horse power than 2009 Hyundai Sonata. (175 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Cadillac CTS should accelerate faster than 2009 Hyundai Sonata.
Because 2009 Cadillac CTS is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Hyundai Sonata. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Cadillac CTS 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, 2009 Cadillac CTS (370 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 142 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Hyundai Sonata. (228 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2009 Cadillac CTS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Hyundai Sonata.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Cadillac CTS | 2009 Hyundai Sonata | |
Make | Cadillac | Hyundai |
Model | CTS | Sonata |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3600 cc | 2359 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 304 HP | 175 HP |
Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 370 Nm | 228 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5200 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.3:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4800 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2730 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.1 L/100km | 7.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 67 L |