2009 Cadillac CTS vs. 2009 Jaguar XF
To start off, both 2009 Cadillac CTS and 2009 Jaguar XF were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,599 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Cadillac CTS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Cadillac CTS (263 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 2009 Jaguar XF. (204 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Cadillac CTS should accelerate faster than 2009 Jaguar XF. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Cadillac CTS weights approximately 130 kg more than 2009 Jaguar XF. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2009 Cadillac CTS is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Jaguar XF. 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 Jaguar XF (436 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 93 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Cadillac CTS. (343 Nm @ 3100 RPM). This means 2009 Jaguar XF will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Cadillac CTS.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Cadillac CTS | 2009 Jaguar XF | |
Make | Cadillac | Jaguar |
Model | CTS | XF |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3599 cc | 2720 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 263 HP | 204 HP |
Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 343 Nm | 436 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3100 RPM | 1900 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1635 kg | 1505 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4970 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1470 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2920 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 7.5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 70 L |