2009 Cadillac STS vs. 2011 Nissan Juke
To start off, 2011 Nissan Juke is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Cadillac STS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Cadillac STS would be higher. At 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Cadillac STS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Cadillac STS (302 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 114 more horse power than 2011 Nissan Juke. (188 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Cadillac STS should accelerate faster than 2011 Nissan Juke. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Cadillac STS weights approximately 239 kg more than 2011 Nissan Juke. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2011 Nissan Juke is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Cadillac STS. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Nissan Juke 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 STS (369 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 129 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Nissan Juke. (240 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2009 Cadillac STS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Nissan Juke.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Cadillac STS | 2011 Nissan Juke | |
| Make | Cadillac | Nissan |
| Model | STS | Juke |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3600 cc | 1600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 302 HP | 188 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 369 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5200 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1560 kg | 1321 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 4125 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1765 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1570 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2530 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.2 L/100km | 7.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 50 L |
