Car comparison

Cadillac CTS III 3.6 V6vsCadillac CTS I V 5.7 i V8

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 CTS I

V 5.7 i V8

405 hp5665 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedSedan2004-2007

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Cadillac CTS I V 5.7 i V8

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.6 s
  • Most powerful
    405 hp
    302 kW
  • Highest torque
    536 Nm
    395 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,745 kg
    3,847 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    232 hp/t
    173 kW/t
    4.3 kg/hp
  • Best overall score
    73/100
  • Best performance score
    75/100

Cadillac CTS III 3.6 V6

  • Fastest top speed
    280 km/h
    174 mph
  • Lowest city consumption
    12.7 L/100 km
    18.5 mpg US
    22.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    7.4 L/100 km
    31.8 mpg US
    38.2 mpg UK
  • Largest trunk
    388 L
  • Best economy score
    82/100
  • Best practicality score
    71/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelCadillacCTS III3.6 V6CadillacCTS IV 5.7 i V8
Power
340hp254kW
405hp302kW
Torque
386Nm285lb-ft
536Nm395lb-ft
Curb weight
1,775kg3,913lb
1,745kg3,847lb
Top speed
280 km/h
174 mph
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
77.7s99% target: 277 km/h / 172 mph
Calculated
46.5s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.7s
4.6s
0-200 km/h
19.9s
Calculated
13.9s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.4s
Calculated
4.4s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
9.4L/100 km25mpg US30.1mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption city
12.7L/100 km18.5mpg US22.2mpg UK
18L/100 km13.1mpg US15.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7.4L/100 km31.8mpg US38.2mpg UK
9L/100 km26.1mpg US31.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.6s
Calculated
12.5s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
192hp/t143kW/t87hp/1000 lb
Calculated
232hp/t173kW/t105hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
217Nm/t146lb-ft/ton
Calculated
307Nm/t206lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
766km476mi
Calculated
-
Displacement
3,649cc223cu in
5,665cc346cu in
Length
4,966mm196in
4,865mm192in
Width
1,833mm72in
1,793mm71in
Height
1,454mm57in
1,455mm57in
Wheelbase
2,910mm115in
2,880mm113in
Front track
1,560mm61in
1,555mm61in
Rear track
1,568mm62in
1,560mm61in
Trunk volume
388L
360L
Max trunk volume-
430L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
72L
66L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Cadillac CTS III 3.6 V6Cadillac CTS I V 5.7 i V8PowerTorque
  • Cadillac CTS III 3.6 V6: Power / Torque
  • Cadillac CTS I V 5.7 i V8: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
CadillacCTS III3.6 V66,800 rpm5,300 rpm7,050 rpm
CadillacCTS IV 5.7 i V86,000 rpm4,800 rpm6,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricCadillacCTS III3.6 V6CadillacCTS IV 5.7 i V8
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.4 s
4.4 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.7 s
4.6 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
19.9 s
13.9 s
Top speed
280 km/h
174 mph
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.7 s
2.3 s
330 ft
101 m
6.7 s
5.6 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.8 s
8.3 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.4 s
10.6 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.6 s
12.5 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
169 km/h
105 mph
190 km/h
118 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
CadillacCTS IV 5.7 i V8
405 hp
302 kW

Cadillac CTS I V 5.7 i V8 has 65 hp more than Cadillac CTS III 3.6 V6.

The biggest power difference is between Cadillac CTS III 3.6 V6 and Cadillac CTS I V 5.7 i V8: 65 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
CadillacCTS IV 5.7 i V8
536 Nm
395 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
CadillacCTS IV 5.7 i V8
1,745 kg
3,847 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
CadillacCTS IV 5.7 i V8
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 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
CadillacCTS IV 5.7 i V84.6 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Cadillac CTS I V 5.7 i V8 and Cadillac CTS III 3.6 V6: 2.1 s.

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
CadillacCTS IV 5.7 i V8
232 hp/t
173 kW/t
4.3 kg/hp

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
CadillacCTS IV 5.7 i V8
405 hp
302 kW
4.6 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 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
CadillacCTS IV 5.7 i V8
Power
405 hp
302 kW
0-100 km/h4.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
360 L
12.7 cu ft
Length
4,865 mm
191.5 in
Height
1,455 mm
57.3 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleCadillacCTS III3.6 V6CadillacCTS IV 5.7 i V8
Power
340 hp
254 kW
405 hp
302 kW
Torque
386 Nm
285 lb-ft
536 Nm
395 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.7 s
4.6 s
Top speed
280 km/h
174 mph
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,775 kg
3,913 lb
1,745 kg
3,847 lb
Fuel consumption
9.4 L/100 km
25.0 mpg US
30.1 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
360 L
12.7 cu ft
Length
4,865 mm
191.5 in
Height
1,455 mm
57.3 in
Range score
766 km
476 mi
-
Trunk score
388 L
13.7 cu ft
360 L
12.7 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
192 hp/t
143 kW/t
5.2 kg/hp
232 hp/t
173 kW/t
4.3 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.

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 V6
Consumption9.4 L/100 km25 mpg US30.1 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km16.45 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi26.47 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,410 L372 US gal310 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,468 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Cadillac CTS III 3.6 V6

  • Has 15 km/h (9 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 28 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Heaviest

Cadillac CTS I V 5.7 i V8

  • Has 65 hp more
  • Has 150 Nm more
  • Is 30 kg lighter
  • Is 2.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 41 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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