2009 Cadillac STS vs. 2013 Cadillac SRX
To start off, 2013 Cadillac SRX is newer by 4 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. Both 2009 Cadillac STS and 2013 Cadillac SRX are equipped with a 3,600 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Cadillac SRX (304 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 2009 Cadillac STS. (302 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Cadillac SRX should accelerate faster than 2009 Cadillac STS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Cadillac SRX weights approximately 960 kg more than 2009 Cadillac STS. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2013 Cadillac SRX 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, 2013 Cadillac SRX 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 10 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Cadillac SRX. (359 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2009 Cadillac STS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Cadillac SRX.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Cadillac STS | 2013 Cadillac SRX | |
| Make | Cadillac | Cadillac |
| Model | STS | SRX |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3600 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 302 HP | 304 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 369 Nm | 359 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5200 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 3.7:1 | 11.5 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1560 kg | 2520 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 4834 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1669 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2807 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9.2 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.9 L/100km | 13 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 80 L |
