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Cadillac BLS 2.8 T V6vsHyundai Sonata V (NF) · Facelift 2008 3.3 V6

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

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Cadillac BLS

2.8 T V6

255 hp2792 ccGasolineFWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2006-2010
VS

Hyundai Sonata V (NF) · Facelift 2008

3.3 V6

250 hp3342 ccGasolineFWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSedan2008-2009

Comparison overview

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Cadillac BLS 2.8 T V6

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.5 s
  • Fastest top speed
    245 km/h
    152 mph
  • Most powerful
    255 hp
    190 kW
  • Highest torque
    365 Nm
    269 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    161 hp/t
    120 kW/t
    6.2 kg/hp
  • Lowest highway consumption
    7.2 L/100 km
    32.7 mpg US
    39.2 mpg UK
  • Best overall score
    61/100
  • Best performance score
    56/100

Hyundai Sonata V (NF) Facelift 2008 3.3 V6

  • Lightest
    1,584 kg
    3,492 lb
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    9.9 L/100 km
    23.8 mpg US
    28.5 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    14.0 L/100 km
    16.8 mpg US
    20.2 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    707 km
    439 mi
  • Largest trunk
    523 L
  • Best economy score
    80/100
  • Best practicality score
    76/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelCadillacBLS2.8 T V6HyundaiSonata V (NF)Facelift 20083.3 V6
Power
255hp190kW
250hp186kW
Torque
365Nm269lb-ft
310Nm229lb-ft
Curb weight
1,585kg3,494lb
1,584kg3,492lb
Gross weight
2,100kg4,630lb
2,130kg4,696lb
Top speed
245 km/h
152 mph
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
70.0s99% target: 243 km/h / 151 mph
Calculated
73.9s99% target: 238 km/h / 148 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.5s
7.7s
0-200 km/h
25.1s
Calculated
27.3s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.2s
Calculated
7.3s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
10.8L/100 km21.8mpg US26.2mpg UK
9.9L/100 km23.8mpg US28.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
16.9L/100 km13.9mpg US16.7mpg UK
14L/100 km16.8mpg US20.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7.2L/100 km32.7mpg US39.2mpg UK
7.4L/100 km31.8mpg US38.2mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.3s
Calculated
15.5s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
161hp/t120kW/t73hp/1000 lb
Calculated
158hp/t118kW/t72hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
230Nm/t154lb-ft/ton
Calculated
196Nm/t131lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
537km334mi
Calculated
707km439mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,792cc170cu in
3,342cc204cu in
Length
4,680mm184in
4,800mm189in
Width
1,752mm69in
1,832mm72in
Height
1,471mm58in
1,475mm58in
Wheelbase
2,675mm105in
2,730mm107in
Front track
1,524mm60in
1,565mm62in
Rear track
1,506mm59in
1,550mm61in
Ground clearance
127mm5in
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Trunk volume
425L
523L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
58L
70L
CO2 emissions
259g/km
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Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Cadillac BLS 2.8 T V6Hyundai Sonata V (NF) Facelift 2008 3.3 V6PowerTorque
  • Cadillac BLS 2.8 T V6: Power / Torque
  • Hyundai Sonata V (NF) Facelift 2008 3.3 V6: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
CadillacBLS2.8 T V65,500 rpm1,800-4,500 rpm5,750 rpm
HyundaiSonata V (NF)Facelift 20083.3 V66,000 rpm4,500 rpm6,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricCadillacBLS2.8 T V6HyundaiSonata V (NF)Facelift 20083.3 V6
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.2 s
7.3 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.5 s
7.7 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
25.1 s
27.3 s
Top speed
245 km/h
152 mph
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.8 s
2.8 s
330 ft
101 m
7.0 s
7.0 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.3 s
10.3 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.0 s
13.2 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.3 s
15.5 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
159 km/h
99 mph
156 km/h
97 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
CadillacBLS2.8 T V6
255 hp
190 kW
HyundaiSonata V (NF)Facelift 20083.3 V6
250 hp
186 kW

Cadillac BLS 2.8 T V6 has 5 hp more than Hyundai Sonata V (NF) Facelift 2008 3.3 V6.

The biggest power difference is between Hyundai Sonata V (NF) Facelift 2008 3.3 V6 and Cadillac BLS 2.8 T V6: 5 hp (4 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
CadillacBLS2.8 T V6
365 Nm
269 lb-ft
HyundaiSonata V (NF)Facelift 20083.3 V6
310 Nm
229 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
CadillacBLS2.8 T V6
1,585 kg
3,494 lb
HyundaiSonata V (NF)Facelift 20083.3 V6
1,584 kg
3,492 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
CadillacBLS2.8 T V6
245 km/h
152 mph
HyundaiSonata V (NF)Facelift 20083.3 V6
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Cadillac BLS 2.8 T V6 and Hyundai Sonata V (NF) Facelift 2008 3.3 V6: 0.2 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
CadillacBLS2.8 T V6
10.8 L/100 km
21.8 mpg US
26.2 mpg UK
HyundaiSonata V (NF)Facelift 20083.3 V6
9.9 L/100 km
23.8 mpg US
28.5 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Hyundai Sonata V (NF) Facelift 2008 3.3 V6 and Cadillac BLS 2.8 T V6: 0.9 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
CadillacBLS2.8 T V6
161 hp/t
120 kW/t
6.2 kg/hp
HyundaiSonata V (NF)Facelift 20083.3 V6
158 hp/t
118 kW/t
6.3 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
CadillacBLS2.8 T V6
537 km
334 mi
HyundaiSonata V (NF)Facelift 20083.3 V6
707 km
439 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
CadillacBLS2.8 T V6
255 hp
190 kW
7.5 s
245 km/h
152 mph
HyundaiSonata V (NF)Facelift 20083.3 V6
250 hp
186 kW
7.7 s
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 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
CadillacBLS2.8 T V6
Power
255 hp
190 kW
0-100 km/h7.5 s
Top speed
245 km/h
152 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
425 L
15.0 cu ft
Length
4,680 mm
184.3 in
Height
1,471 mm
57.9 in
HyundaiSonata V (NF)Facelift 20083.3 V6
Power
250 hp
186 kW
0-100 km/h7.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
523 L
18.5 cu ft
Length
4,800 mm
189.0 in
Height
1,475 mm
58.1 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
CadillacBLS2.8 T V6
Power
255 hp
190 kW
0-100 km/h7.5 s
Top speed
245 km/h
152 mph
10.8 L/100 km
21.8 mpg US
26.2 mpg UK
HyundaiSonata V (NF)Facelift 20083.3 V6
Power
250 hp
186 kW
0-100 km/h7.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
9.9 L/100 km
23.8 mpg US
28.5 mpg UK

Cadillac BLS 2.8 T 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
CadillacBLS2.8 T V6
10.8 L/100 km
21.8 mpg US
26.2 mpg UK
7.5 s
HyundaiSonata V (NF)Facelift 20083.3 V6
9.9 L/100 km
23.8 mpg US
28.5 mpg UK
7.7 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
CadillacBLS2.8 T V6
161 hp/t
120 kW/t
6.2 kg/hp
10.8 L/100 km
21.8 mpg US
26.2 mpg UK
HyundaiSonata V (NF)Facelift 20083.3 V6
158 hp/t
118 kW/t
6.3 kg/hp
9.9 L/100 km
23.8 mpg US
28.5 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleCadillacBLS2.8 T V6HyundaiSonata V (NF)Facelift 20083.3 V6
Power
255 hp
190 kW
250 hp
186 kW
Torque
365 Nm
269 lb-ft
310 Nm
229 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.5 s
7.7 s
Top speed
245 km/h
152 mph
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Lightness
1,585 kg
3,494 lb
1,584 kg
3,492 lb
Fuel consumption
10.8 L/100 km
21.8 mpg US
26.2 mpg UK
9.9 L/100 km
23.8 mpg US
28.5 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
425 L
15.0 cu ft
Length
4,680 mm
184.3 in
Height
1,471 mm
57.9 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
523 L
18.5 cu ft
Length
4,800 mm
189.0 in
Height
1,475 mm
58.1 in
Range score
537 km
334 mi
707 km
439 mi
CO2 score
259 g/km
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Trunk score
425 L
15.0 cu ft
523 L
18.5 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
161 hp/t
120 kW/t
6.2 kg/hp
158 hp/t
118 kW/t
6.3 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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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleCadillac BLS 2.8 T V6Hyundai Sonata V (NF) Facelift 2008 3.3 V6
Consumption10.8 L/100 km21.8 mpg US26.2 mpg UK9.9 L/100 km23.8 mpg US28.5 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km18.90 LC100 km17.33 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi30.42 LC100 mi27.88 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,620 L428 US gal356 UK gal1,485 L392 US gal327 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,835 LC/year2,599 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Cadillac BLS 2.8 T V6

  • Has 5 hp more
  • Has 55 Nm more
  • Is 0.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 5 km/h (3 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 3 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk

Hyundai Sonata V (NF) Facelift 2008 3.3 V6

  • Is 1 kg lighter
  • Uses 0.9 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 170 km (106 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 98 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

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

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