Car comparison

Cadillac CTS III V 6.2 V8vsCadillac ATS Sedan V 3.6 V6

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

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Cadillac CTS III

V 6.2 V8

649 hp6162 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticSuperchargedSedan2016-2019
VS

Cadillac ATS Sedan

V 3.6 V6

471 hp3564 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTwin-turboSedan2016-2019

Comparison overview

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Cadillac CTS III V 6.2 V8

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    3.7 s
  • Fastest top speed
    322 km/h
    200 mph
  • Most powerful
    649 hp
    484 kW
  • Highest torque
    855 Nm
    631 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    345 hp/t
    257 kW/t
    2.9 kg/hp
  • Best estimated range
    522 km
    324 mi
  • Largest trunk
    447 L
  • Best overall score
    86/100
  • Best performance score
    91/100
  • Best practicality score
    74/100

Cadillac ATS Sedan V 3.6 V6

  • Lightest
    1,729 kg
    3,812 lb
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    12.4 L/100 km
    19.0 mpg US
    22.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    14.7 L/100 km
    16.0 mpg US
    19.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    9.8 L/100 km
    24.0 mpg US
    28.8 mpg UK
  • Best economy score
    74/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelCadillacCTS IIIV 6.2 V8CadillacATS SedanV 3.6 V6
Power
649hp484kW
471hp351kW
Torque
855Nm631lb-ft
603Nm445lb-ft
Curb weight
1,880kg4,145lb
1,729kg3,812lb
Top speed
322 km/h
200 mph
298 km/h
185 mph
To 99% top speed
40.7s99% target: 319 km/h / 198 mph
Calculated
44.7s99% target: 295 km/h / 183 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
3.7s
4.2s
0-200 km/h
9.2s
Calculated
11.2s
Calculated
0-60 mph
3.6s
Calculated
4.0s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
13.8L/100 km17mpg US20.5mpg UK
12.4L/100 km19mpg US22.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
16.8L/100 km14mpg US16.8mpg UK
14.7L/100 km16mpg US19.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
11.2L/100 km21mpg US25.2mpg UK
9.8L/100 km24mpg US28.8mpg UK
Quarter mile
11.1s
Calculated
11.9s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
345hp/t257kW/t157hp/1000 lb
Calculated
272hp/t203kW/t124hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
455Nm/t304lb-ft/ton
Calculated
349Nm/t233lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
522km324mi
Calculated
488km303mi
Calculated
Displacement
6,162cc376cu in
3,564cc217cu in
Length
5,021mm198in
4,673mm184in
Width
1,833mm72in
1,811mm71in
Height
1,454mm57in
1,415mm56in
Wheelbase
2,910mm115in
2,775mm109in
Front track
1,577mm62in
1,538mm61in
Rear track
1,554mm61in
1,536mm60in
Trunk volume
447L
295L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
72L
61L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Cadillac CTS III V 6.2 V8Cadillac ATS Sedan V 3.6 V6PowerTorque
  • Cadillac CTS III V 6.2 V8: Power / Torque
  • Cadillac ATS Sedan V 3.6 V6: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
CadillacCTS IIIV 6.2 V86,400 rpm3,600 rpm6,650 rpm
CadillacATS SedanV 3.6 V65,850 rpm3,500 rpm6,500 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricCadillacCTS IIIV 6.2 V8CadillacATS SedanV 3.6 V6
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
3.6 s
4.0 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
3.7 s
4.2 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
9.2 s
11.2 s
Top speed
322 km/h
200 mph
298 km/h
185 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.1 s
2.2 s
330 ft
101 m
5.2 s
5.5 s
1/8 mile
201 m
7.5 s
8.0 s
1000 ft
305 m
9.5 s
10.1 s
1/4 mile
402 m
11.1 s
11.9 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
223 km/h
139 mph
207 km/h
129 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
CadillacCTS IIIV 6.2 V8
649 hp
484 kW
CadillacATS SedanV 3.6 V6
471 hp
351 kW

Cadillac CTS III V 6.2 V8 has 178 hp more than Cadillac ATS Sedan V 3.6 V6.

The biggest power difference is between Cadillac ATS Sedan V 3.6 V6 and Cadillac CTS III V 6.2 V8: 178 hp (133 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
CadillacCTS IIIV 6.2 V8
855 Nm
631 lb-ft
CadillacATS SedanV 3.6 V6
603 Nm
445 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
CadillacCTS IIIV 6.2 V8
1,880 kg
4,145 lb
CadillacATS SedanV 3.6 V6
1,729 kg
3,812 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 IIIV 6.2 V8
322 km/h
200 mph
CadillacATS SedanV 3.6 V6
298 km/h
185 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
CadillacCTS IIIV 6.2 V83.7 s
CadillacATS SedanV 3.6 V64.2 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Cadillac CTS III V 6.2 V8 and Cadillac ATS Sedan V 3.6 V6: 0.5 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 IIIV 6.2 V8
13.8 L/100 km
17.0 mpg US
20.5 mpg UK
CadillacATS SedanV 3.6 V6
12.4 L/100 km
19.0 mpg US
22.8 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Cadillac ATS Sedan V 3.6 V6 and Cadillac CTS III V 6.2 V8: 1.4 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 IIIV 6.2 V8
345 hp/t
257 kW/t
2.9 kg/hp
CadillacATS SedanV 3.6 V6
272 hp/t
203 kW/t
3.7 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
CadillacCTS IIIV 6.2 V8
522 km
324 mi
CadillacATS SedanV 3.6 V6
488 km
303 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
CadillacCTS IIIV 6.2 V8
649 hp
484 kW
3.7 s
322 km/h
200 mph
CadillacATS SedanV 3.6 V6
471 hp
351 kW
4.2 s
298 km/h
185 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 IIIV 6.2 V8
Power
649 hp
484 kW
0-100 km/h3.7 s
Top speed
322 km/h
200 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
447 L
15.8 cu ft
Length
5,021 mm
197.7 in
Height
1,454 mm
57.2 in
CadillacATS SedanV 3.6 V6
Power
471 hp
351 kW
0-100 km/h4.2 s
Top speed
298 km/h
185 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
295 L
10.4 cu ft
Length
4,673 mm
184.0 in
Height
1,415 mm
55.7 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 IIIV 6.2 V8
Power
649 hp
484 kW
0-100 km/h3.7 s
Top speed
322 km/h
200 mph
13.8 L/100 km
17.0 mpg US
20.5 mpg UK
CadillacATS SedanV 3.6 V6
Power
471 hp
351 kW
0-100 km/h4.2 s
Top speed
298 km/h
185 mph
12.4 L/100 km
19.0 mpg US
22.8 mpg UK

Cadillac ATS Sedan V 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 IIIV 6.2 V8
13.8 L/100 km
17.0 mpg US
20.5 mpg UK
3.7 s
CadillacATS SedanV 3.6 V6
12.4 L/100 km
19.0 mpg US
22.8 mpg UK
4.2 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 IIIV 6.2 V8
345 hp/t
257 kW/t
2.9 kg/hp
13.8 L/100 km
17.0 mpg US
20.5 mpg UK
CadillacATS SedanV 3.6 V6
272 hp/t
203 kW/t
3.7 kg/hp
12.4 L/100 km
19.0 mpg US
22.8 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleCadillacCTS IIIV 6.2 V8CadillacATS SedanV 3.6 V6
Power
649 hp
484 kW
471 hp
351 kW
Torque
855 Nm
631 lb-ft
603 Nm
445 lb-ft
Acceleration
3.7 s
4.2 s
Top speed
322 km/h
200 mph
298 km/h
185 mph
Lightness
1,880 kg
4,145 lb
1,729 kg
3,812 lb
Fuel consumption
13.8 L/100 km
17.0 mpg US
20.5 mpg UK
12.4 L/100 km
19.0 mpg US
22.8 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
447 L
15.8 cu ft
Length
5,021 mm
197.7 in
Height
1,454 mm
57.2 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
295 L
10.4 cu ft
Length
4,673 mm
184.0 in
Height
1,415 mm
55.7 in
Range score
522 km
324 mi
488 km
303 mi
Trunk score
447 L
15.8 cu ft
295 L
10.4 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
345 hp/t
257 kW/t
2.9 kg/hp
272 hp/t
203 kW/t
3.7 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.

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LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleCadillac CTS III V 6.2 V8Cadillac ATS Sedan V 3.6 V6
Consumption13.8 L/100 km17 mpg US20.5 mpg UK12.4 L/100 km19 mpg US22.8 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km24.15 LC100 km21.70 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi38.87 LC100 mi34.92 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used2,070 L547 US gal455 UK gal1,860 L491 US gal409 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,623 LC/year3,255 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Cadillac CTS III V 6.2 V8

  • Has 178 hp more
  • Has 252 Nm more
  • Is 0.5 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 24 km/h (15 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 73 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 34 km (21 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 152 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest

Cadillac ATS Sedan V 3.6 V6

  • Is 151 kg lighter
  • Uses 1.4 L/100 km less fuel

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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