Car comparison

Cadillac CTS III 3.6 V6vsCadillac ATS Sedan 2.0

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

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Cadillac CTS III

3.6 V6

340 hp3649 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSedan2014-2019
VS

Cadillac ATS Sedan

2.0

276 hp1998 ccGasolineRWDManualTurbochargedSedan2013-2019

Comparison overview

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Cadillac CTS III 3.6 V6

  • Fastest top speed
    280 km/h
    174 mph
  • Most powerful
    340 hp
    254 kW
  • Highest torque
    386 Nm
    285 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    192 hp/t
    143 kW/t
    5.2 kg/hp
  • Best estimated range
    766 km
    476 mi
  • Largest trunk
    388 L
  • Best overall score
    66/100
  • Best performance score
    64/100
  • Best practicality score
    71/100

Cadillac ATS Sedan 2.0

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.0 s
  • Lightest
    1,484 kg
    3,272 lb
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    8.6 L/100 km
    27.4 mpg US
    32.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    12.0 L/100 km
    19.6 mpg US
    23.5 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    6.5 L/100 km
    36.2 mpg US
    43.5 mpg UK
  • Best economy score
    84/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelCadillacCTS III3.6 V6CadillacATS Sedan2.0
Power
340hp254kW
276hp206kW
Torque
386Nm285lb-ft
353Nm260lb-ft
Curb weight
1,775kg3,913lb
1,484kg3,272lb
Top speed
280 km/h
174 mph
Unrestricted
255 km/h158 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
77.7s99% target: 277 km/h / 172 mph
Calculated
58.5s99% target: 252 km/h / 157 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.7s
6.0s
0-200 km/h
19.9s
Calculated
19.0s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.4s
Calculated
5.7s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
9.4L/100 km25mpg US30.1mpg UK
8.6L/100 km27.4mpg US32.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
12.7L/100 km18.5mpg US22.2mpg UK
12L/100 km19.6mpg US23.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7.4L/100 km31.8mpg US38.2mpg UK
6.5L/100 km36.2mpg US43.5mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.6s
Calculated
14.0s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
192hp/t143kW/t87hp/1000 lb
Calculated
186hp/t139kW/t84hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
217Nm/t146lb-ft/ton
Calculated
238Nm/t159lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
766km476mi
Calculated
727km452mi
Calculated
Displacement
3,649cc223cu in
1,998cc122cu in
Length
4,966mm196in
4,644mm183in
Width
1,833mm72in
1,805mm71in
Height
1,454mm57in
1,427mm56in
Wheelbase
2,910mm115in
2,775mm109in
Front track
1,560mm61in
1,512mm60in
Rear track
1,568mm62in
1,548mm61in
Trunk volume
388L
381L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
72L
63L
CO2 emissions-
199g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Cadillac CTS III 3.6 V6Cadillac ATS Sedan 2.0PowerTorque
  • Cadillac CTS III 3.6 V6: Power / Torque
  • Cadillac ATS Sedan 2.0: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
CadillacCTS III3.6 V66,800 rpm5,300 rpm7,050 rpm
CadillacATS Sedan2.05,500 rpm1,700-5,500 rpm7,000 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricCadillacCTS III3.6 V6CadillacATS Sedan2.0
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.4 s
5.7 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.7 s
6.0 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
19.9 s
19.0 s
Top speed
280 km/h
174 mph
Unrestricted
255 km/h158 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.7 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.7 s
6.3 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.8 s
9.3 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.4 s
11.9 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.6 s
14.0 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
169 km/h
105 mph
173 km/h
108 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
CadillacCTS III3.6 V6
340 hp
254 kW
CadillacATS Sedan2.0
276 hp
206 kW

Cadillac CTS III 3.6 V6 has 64 hp more than Cadillac ATS Sedan 2.0.

The biggest power difference is between Cadillac ATS Sedan 2.0 and Cadillac CTS III 3.6 V6: 64 hp (48 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
CadillacCTS III3.6 V6
386 Nm
285 lb-ft
CadillacATS Sedan2.0
353 Nm
260 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
CadillacCTS III3.6 V6
1,775 kg
3,913 lb
CadillacATS Sedan2.0
1,484 kg
3,272 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
CadillacCTS III3.6 V6
280 km/h
174 mph
CadillacATS Sedan2.0
Unrestricted
255 km/h158 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
CadillacCTS III3.6 V66.7 s
CadillacATS Sedan2.06.0 s

Although Cadillac CTS III 3.6 V6 has more power, Cadillac ATS Sedan 2.0 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Cadillac ATS Sedan 2.0 and Cadillac CTS III 3.6 V6: 0.7 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
CadillacCTS III3.6 V6
9.4 L/100 km
25.0 mpg US
30.1 mpg UK
CadillacATS Sedan2.0
8.6 L/100 km
27.4 mpg US
32.8 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Cadillac ATS Sedan 2.0 and Cadillac CTS III 3.6 V6: 0.8 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
CadillacCTS III3.6 V6
192 hp/t
143 kW/t
5.2 kg/hp
CadillacATS Sedan2.0
186 hp/t
139 kW/t
5.4 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
CadillacCTS III3.6 V6
766 km
476 mi
CadillacATS Sedan2.0
727 km
452 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
CadillacCTS III3.6 V6
340 hp
254 kW
6.7 s
280 km/h
174 mph
CadillacATS Sedan2.0
276 hp
206 kW
6.0 s
Unrestricted
255 km/h158 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 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
CadillacCTS III3.6 V6
Power
340 hp
254 kW
0-100 km/h6.7 s
Top speed
280 km/h
174 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
388 L
13.7 cu ft
Length
4,966 mm
195.5 in
Height
1,454 mm
57.2 in
CadillacATS Sedan2.0
Power
276 hp
206 kW
0-100 km/h6.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
255 km/h158 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
381 L
13.5 cu ft
Length
4,644 mm
182.8 in
Height
1,427 mm
56.2 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
CadillacCTS III3.6 V6
Power
340 hp
254 kW
0-100 km/h6.7 s
Top speed
280 km/h
174 mph
9.4 L/100 km
25.0 mpg US
30.1 mpg UK
CadillacATS Sedan2.0
Power
276 hp
206 kW
0-100 km/h6.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
255 km/h158 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
8.6 L/100 km
27.4 mpg US
32.8 mpg UK

Cadillac CTS III 3.6 V6 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
CadillacCTS III3.6 V6
9.4 L/100 km
25.0 mpg US
30.1 mpg UK
6.7 s
CadillacATS Sedan2.0
8.6 L/100 km
27.4 mpg US
32.8 mpg UK
6.0 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
CadillacCTS III3.6 V6
192 hp/t
143 kW/t
5.2 kg/hp
9.4 L/100 km
25.0 mpg US
30.1 mpg UK
CadillacATS Sedan2.0
186 hp/t
139 kW/t
5.4 kg/hp
8.6 L/100 km
27.4 mpg US
32.8 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleCadillacCTS III3.6 V6CadillacATS Sedan2.0
Power
340 hp
254 kW
276 hp
206 kW
Torque
386 Nm
285 lb-ft
353 Nm
260 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.7 s
6.0 s
Top speed
280 km/h
174 mph
Unrestricted
255 km/h158 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Lightness
1,775 kg
3,913 lb
1,484 kg
3,272 lb
Fuel consumption
9.4 L/100 km
25.0 mpg US
30.1 mpg UK
8.6 L/100 km
27.4 mpg US
32.8 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
388 L
13.7 cu ft
Length
4,966 mm
195.5 in
Height
1,454 mm
57.2 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
381 L
13.5 cu ft
Length
4,644 mm
182.8 in
Height
1,427 mm
56.2 in
Range score
766 km
476 mi
727 km
452 mi
CO2 score
-
199 g/km
Trunk score
388 L
13.7 cu ft
381 L
13.5 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
192 hp/t
143 kW/t
5.2 kg/hp
186 hp/t
139 kW/t
5.4 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

Estimate running costs from combined consumption, your annual distance, and the fuel price in your local currency.

Enter the fuel price in your local currency, for example €/L, $/gal, £/L or any other local currency.

LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleCadillac CTS III 3.6 V6Cadillac ATS Sedan 2.0
Consumption9.4 L/100 km25 mpg US30.1 mpg UK8.6 L/100 km27.4 mpg US32.8 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km16.45 LC100 km15.05 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi26.47 LC100 mi24.22 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,410 L372 US gal310 UK gal1,290 L341 US gal284 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,468 LC/year2,258 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Cadillac CTS III 3.6 V6

  • Has 64 hp more
  • Has 33 Nm more
  • Has 25 km/h (16 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 6 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 39 km (24 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 7 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest

Cadillac ATS Sedan 2.0

  • Is 291 kg lighter
  • Is 0.7 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 0.8 L/100 km less fuel

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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