2009 Jaguar XF vs. 2013 Cadillac CTS
To start off, 2013 Cadillac CTS is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Jaguar XF. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Jaguar XF would be higher. At 4,196 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Jaguar XF is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Jaguar XF (420 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 106 more horse power than 2013 Cadillac CTS. (314 HP @ 6800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Jaguar XF should accelerate faster than 2013 Cadillac CTS.
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 Jaguar XF (560 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 187 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Cadillac CTS. (373 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 2009 Jaguar XF will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Cadillac CTS.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Jaguar XF | 2013 Cadillac CTS | |
| Make | Jaguar | Cadillac |
| Model | XF | CTS |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4196 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 420 HP | 314 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 560 Nm | 373 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.1:1 | 11.7 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4970 mm | 4877 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1842 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1473 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2880 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.2 L/100km | 9 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 13 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.8 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 68 L |
