2009 Dodge Durango vs. 2010 Cadillac CTS
To start off, 2010 Cadillac CTS is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Dodge Durango. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Dodge Durango would be higher. At 4,699 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Dodge Durango is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Dodge Durango (303 HP @ 5650 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 2010 Cadillac CTS. (270 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Dodge Durango should accelerate faster than 2010 Cadillac CTS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Cadillac CTS weights approximately 65 kg more than 2009 Dodge Durango.
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 Dodge Durango (447 Nm @ 3950 RPM) has 145 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Cadillac CTS. (302 Nm @ 5700 RPM). This means 2009 Dodge Durango will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Cadillac CTS.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Dodge Durango | 2010 Cadillac CTS | |
| Make | Dodge | Cadillac |
| Model | Durango | CTS |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2010 |
| Body Type | SUV | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4699 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 303 HP | 270 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5650 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 447 Nm | 302 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3950 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1691 kg | 1756 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 4867 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1842 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1890 mm | 1504 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2880 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 12.4 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 16.8 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 102 L | 68 L |
