2009 Cadillac STS vs. 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport
To start off, 2009 Cadillac STS is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport would be higher. At 4,394 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport weights approximately 698 kg more than 2009 Cadillac STS.
Because 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Cadillac STS. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport 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, 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport (440 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 167 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Cadillac STS. (273 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Cadillac STS.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Cadillac STS | 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport | |
| Make | Cadillac | Land Rover |
| Model | STS | Range Rover Sport |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3564 cc | 4394 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 273 Nm | 440 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 94 mm | 88.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85.6 mm | 90.3 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.3:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.4 seconds | 8.9 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1782 kg | 2480 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2750 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 10 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.7 L/100km | 22.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 88 L |
