2009 Cadillac STS 3.6 V6 vs. 2009 Cadillac STS V6 Luxury
To start off, both 2009 Cadillac STS 3.6 V6 and 2009 Cadillac STS V6 Luxury 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 STS V6 Luxury is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Cadillac STS V6 Luxury (302 HP) has 2 more horse power than 2009 Cadillac STS 3.6 V6. (300 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Cadillac STS V6 Luxury should accelerate faster than 2009 Cadillac STS 3.6 V6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Cadillac STS 3.6 V6 weights approximately 222 kg more than 2009 Cadillac STS V6 Luxury.
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 STS V6 Luxury (369 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 96 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Cadillac STS 3.6 V6. (273 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 2009 Cadillac STS V6 Luxury will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Cadillac STS 3.6 V6.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Cadillac STS 3.6 V6 | 2009 Cadillac STS V6 Luxury | |
Make | Cadillac | Cadillac |
Model | STS | STS |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3564 cc | 3600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 300 HP | 302 HP |
Torque | 273 Nm | 369 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.3:1 | 3.7:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1782 kg | 1560 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 5000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2960 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 10 L/100km | 9.2 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 14 L/100km | 14 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.7 L/100km | 11.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 64 L |