Car comparison

Alfa Romeo Giulia (952) Veloce 2.0vsCadillac CTS III 2.0

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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Alfa Romeo Giulia (952)

Veloce 2.0

280 hp1995 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2016-2018
VS

Cadillac CTS III

2.0

276 hp1998 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2014-2019

Comparison overview

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Alfa Romeo Giulia (952) Veloce 2.0

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.2 s
  • Fastest top speed
    255 km/h
    158 mph Unrestricted
    240 km/h
    149 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    280 hp
    209 kW
  • Highest torque
    400 Nm
    295 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,530 kg
    3,373 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    183 hp/t
    136 kW/t
    5.5 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    6.4 L/100 km
    36.8 mpg US
    44.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    8.9 L/100 km
    26.4 mpg US
    31.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.9 L/100 km
    48.0 mpg US
    57.6 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    148 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    906 km
    563 mi
  • Largest trunk
    480 L
  • Best overall score
    69/100
  • Best performance score
    66/100
  • Best economy score
    90/100
  • Best practicality score
    74/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAlfa RomeoGiulia (952)Veloce 2.0CadillacCTS III2.0
Power
280hp209kW
276hp206kW
Torque
400Nm295lb-ft
400Nm295lb-ft
Curb weight
1,530kg3,373lb
1,640kg3,616lb
Gross weight
2,105kg4,641lb
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Top speed
Unrestricted
255 km/h158 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Calculated
250 km/h
155 mph
To 99% top speed
49.5s99% target: 252 km/h / 157 mph
Calculated
69.5s99% target: 248 km/h / 154 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.2s
6.8s
0-200 km/h
16.3s
Calculated
22.9s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.0s
Calculated
6.5s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.4L/100 km36.8mpg US44.1mpg UK
8.7L/100 km27mpg US32.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
8.9L/100 km26.4mpg US31.7mpg UK
11.8L/100 km19.9mpg US23.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
4.9L/100 km48mpg US57.6mpg UK
7.8L/100 km30.2mpg US36.2mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.2s
Calculated
14.7s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
183hp/t136kW/t83hp/1000 lb
Calculated
168hp/t125kW/t76hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
261Nm/t175lb-ft/ton
Calculated
244Nm/t163lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
906km563mi
Calculated
828km514mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,995cc122cu in
1,998cc122cu in
Length
4,643mm183in
4,966mm196in
Width
1,860mm73in
1,833mm72in
Height
1,436mm57in
1,454mm57in
Wheelbase
2,820mm111in
2,911mm115in
Front track
1,557mm61in
1,560mm61in
Rear track
1,625mm64in
1,568mm62in
Trunk volume
480L
447L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
58L
72L
CO2 emissions
148g/km
204g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

Alfa Romeo Giulia (952) Veloce 2.0Cadillac CTS III 2.0PowerTorque
  • Alfa Romeo Giulia (952) Veloce 2.0: Power / Torque
  • Cadillac CTS III 2.0: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Alfa RomeoGiulia (952)Veloce 2.05,250 rpm2,250 rpm5,500 rpm
CadillacCTS III2.05,500 rpm1,700-5,500 rpm7,000 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAlfa RomeoGiulia (952)Veloce 2.0CadillacCTS III2.0
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.0 s
6.5 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.2 s
6.8 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
16.3 s
22.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
255 km/h158 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Likely limited
250 km/h
155 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
6.0 s
6.6 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.8 s
9.8 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.2 s
12.5 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.2 s
14.7 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
182 km/h
113 mph
164 km/h
102 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Alfa RomeoGiulia (952)Veloce 2.0
280 hp
209 kW
CadillacCTS III2.0
276 hp
206 kW

Alfa Romeo Giulia (952) Veloce 2.0 has 4 hp more than Cadillac CTS III 2.0.

The biggest power difference is between Cadillac CTS III 2.0 and Alfa Romeo Giulia (952) Veloce 2.0: 4 hp (3 kW).

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Alfa RomeoGiulia (952)Veloce 2.0
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
CadillacCTS III2.0
400 Nm
295 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Alfa RomeoGiulia (952)Veloce 2.0
1,530 kg
3,373 lb
CadillacCTS III2.0
1,640 kg
3,616 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Alfa RomeoGiulia (952)Veloce 2.0
Unrestricted
255 km/h158 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
CadillacCTS III2.0
250 km/h
155 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Alfa RomeoGiulia (952)Veloce 2.05.2 s
CadillacCTS III2.06.8 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Alfa Romeo Giulia (952) Veloce 2.0 and Cadillac CTS III 2.0: 1.6 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Alfa RomeoGiulia (952)Veloce 2.0
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 mpg UK
CadillacCTS III2.0
8.7 L/100 km
27.0 mpg US
32.5 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Alfa Romeo Giulia (952) Veloce 2.0 and Cadillac CTS III 2.0: 2.3 L/100 km.

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Alfa RomeoGiulia (952)Veloce 2.0
183 hp/t
136 kW/t
5.5 kg/hp
CadillacCTS III2.0
168 hp/t
125 kW/t
5.9 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Alfa RomeoGiulia (952)Veloce 2.0
906 km
563 mi
CadillacCTS III2.0
828 km
514 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Alfa RomeoGiulia (952)Veloce 2.0
280 hp
209 kW
5.2 s
Unrestricted
255 km/h158 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
CadillacCTS III2.0
276 hp
206 kW
6.8 s
250 km/h
155 mph

Most attractive quadrant

Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
Alfa RomeoGiulia (952)Veloce 2.0
Power
280 hp
209 kW
0-100 km/h5.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
255 km/h158 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
480 L
17.0 cu ft
Length
4,643 mm
182.8 in
Height
1,436 mm
56.5 in
CadillacCTS III2.0
Power
276 hp
206 kW
0-100 km/h6.8 s
Top speed
250 km/h
155 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
447 L
15.8 cu ft
Length
4,966 mm
195.5 in
Height
1,454 mm
57.2 in

Performance vs fuel economy

Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.

Performance vs fuel economy data table
VehiclePerformance scoreFuel economy score
Alfa RomeoGiulia (952)Veloce 2.0
Power
280 hp
209 kW
0-100 km/h5.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
255 km/h158 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 mpg UK
CadillacCTS III2.0
Power
276 hp
206 kW
0-100 km/h6.8 s
Top speed
250 km/h
155 mph
8.7 L/100 km
27.0 mpg US
32.5 mpg UK

Alfa Romeo Giulia (952) Veloce 2.0 is closest to the top-right balance target for performance and fuel economy.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption

Cars closer to the lower-left corner offer a better mix of quick acceleration and low fuel consumption.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption data table
VehicleFuel consumption, L/100 km0-100 km/h, s
Alfa RomeoGiulia (952)Veloce 2.0
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 mpg UK
5.2 s
CadillacCTS III2.0
8.7 L/100 km
27.0 mpg US
32.5 mpg UK
6.8 s

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption

The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption data table
VehiclePower-to-weight, hp/tFuel consumption, L/100 km
Alfa RomeoGiulia (952)Veloce 2.0
183 hp/t
136 kW/t
5.5 kg/hp
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 mpg UK
CadillacCTS III2.0
168 hp/t
125 kW/t
5.9 kg/hp
8.7 L/100 km
27.0 mpg US
32.5 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAlfa RomeoGiulia (952)Veloce 2.0CadillacCTS III2.0
Power
280 hp
209 kW
276 hp
206 kW
Torque
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.2 s
6.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
255 km/h158 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
250 km/h
155 mph
Lightness
1,530 kg
3,373 lb
1,640 kg
3,616 lb
Fuel consumption
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 mpg UK
8.7 L/100 km
27.0 mpg US
32.5 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
480 L
17.0 cu ft
Length
4,643 mm
182.8 in
Height
1,436 mm
56.5 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
447 L
15.8 cu ft
Length
4,966 mm
195.5 in
Height
1,454 mm
57.2 in
Range score
906 km
563 mi
828 km
514 mi
CO2 score
148 g/km
204 g/km
Trunk score
480 L
17.0 cu ft
447 L
15.8 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
183 hp/t
136 kW/t
5.5 kg/hp
168 hp/t
125 kW/t
5.9 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleAlfa Romeo Giulia (952) Veloce 2.0Cadillac CTS III 2.0
Consumption6.4 L/100 km36.8 mpg US44.1 mpg UK8.7 L/100 km27 mpg US32.5 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km11.20 LC100 km15.22 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi18.02 LC100 mi24.50 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used960 L254 US gal211 UK gal1,305 L345 US gal287 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,680 LC/year2,284 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Alfa Romeo Giulia (952) Veloce 2.0

  • Has 4 hp more
  • Is 110 kg lighter
  • Is 1.6 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 5 km/h (3 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 2.3 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 15 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 79 km (49 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 33 L more trunk volume
  • Emits 56 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cadillac CTS III 2.0

No measurable advantages in the available data.

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk
  • Highest CO2 emissions

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