Car comparison

Cadillac CTS I V 6.0 i V8vsCadillac CTS III 2.0

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

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Cadillac CTS I

V 6.0 i V8

405 hp5967 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedSedan2004-2007
VS

Cadillac CTS III

2.0

276 hp1998 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2014-2019

Comparison overview

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Cadillac CTS I V 6.0 i V8

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.6 s
  • Fastest top speed
    262 km/h
    163 mph
  • Most powerful
    405 hp
    302 kW
  • Highest torque
    536 Nm
    395 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    228 hp/t
    170 kW/t
    4.4 kg/hp
  • Best overall score
    74/100
  • Best performance score
    75/100

Cadillac CTS III 2.0

  • Lightest
    1,640 kg
    3,616 lb
  • Lowest city consumption
    11.8 L/100 km
    19.9 mpg US
    23.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    7.8 L/100 km
    30.2 mpg US
    36.2 mpg UK
  • Largest trunk
    447 L
  • Best economy score
    83/100
  • Best practicality score
    74/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelCadillacCTS IV 6.0 i V8CadillacCTS III2.0
Power
405hp302kW
276hp206kW
Torque
536Nm395lb-ft
400Nm295lb-ft
Curb weight
1,780kg3,924lb
1,640kg3,616lb
Top speed
262 km/h
163 mph
250 km/h
155 mph
To 99% top speed
46.2s99% target: 259 km/h / 161 mph
Calculated
69.5s99% target: 248 km/h / 154 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.6s
6.8s
0-200 km/h
14.1s
Calculated
22.9s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.4s
Calculated
6.5s
Calculated
Fuel consumption-
8.7L/100 km27mpg US32.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
14.7L/100 km16mpg US19.2mpg UK
11.8L/100 km19.9mpg US23.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
9.4L/100 km25mpg US30.1mpg UK
7.8L/100 km30.2mpg US36.2mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.5s
Calculated
14.7s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
228hp/t170kW/t103hp/1000 lb
Calculated
168hp/t125kW/t76hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
301Nm/t201lb-ft/ton
Calculated
244Nm/t163lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range-
828km514mi
Calculated
Displacement
5,967cc364cu in
1,998cc122cu in
Length
4,864mm191in
4,966mm196in
Width
1,793mm71in
1,833mm72in
Height
1,455mm57in
1,454mm57in
Wheelbase
2,880mm113in
2,911mm115in
Front track
1,552mm61in
1,560mm61in
Rear track
1,559mm61in
1,568mm62in
Trunk volume-
447L
Max trunk volume
362L
-
Doors
4
4
Seats
4
5
Fuel tank
66L
72L
CO2 emissions-
204g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Cadillac CTS I V 6.0 i V8Cadillac CTS III 2.0PowerTorque
  • Cadillac CTS I V 6.0 i V8: Power / Torque
  • Cadillac CTS III 2.0: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
CadillacCTS IV 6.0 i V86,000 rpm6,000 rpm6,250 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
MetricCadillacCTS IV 6.0 i V8CadillacCTS III2.0
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.4 s
6.5 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.6 s
6.8 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
14.1 s
22.9 s
Top speed
262 km/h
163 mph
250 km/h
155 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.2 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
5.6 s
6.6 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.3 s
9.8 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.6 s
12.5 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.5 s
14.7 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
189 km/h
118 mph
164 km/h
102 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
CadillacCTS IV 6.0 i V8
405 hp
302 kW
CadillacCTS III2.0
276 hp
206 kW

Cadillac CTS I V 6.0 i V8 has 129 hp more than Cadillac CTS III 2.0.

The biggest power difference is between Cadillac CTS III 2.0 and Cadillac CTS I V 6.0 i V8: 129 hp (96 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
CadillacCTS IV 6.0 i V8
536 Nm
395 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
CadillacCTS IV 6.0 i V8
1,780 kg
3,924 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
CadillacCTS IV 6.0 i V8
262 km/h
163 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
CadillacCTS IV 6.0 i V84.6 s
CadillacCTS III2.06.8 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Cadillac CTS I V 6.0 i V8 and Cadillac CTS III 2.0: 2.2 s.

Power-to-weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
CadillacCTS IV 6.0 i V8
228 hp/t
170 kW/t
4.4 kg/hp
CadillacCTS III2.0
168 hp/t
125 kW/t
5.9 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
CadillacCTS IV 6.0 i V8
405 hp
302 kW
4.6 s
262 km/h
163 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
CadillacCTS IV 6.0 i V8
Power
405 hp
302 kW
0-100 km/h4.6 s
Top speed
262 km/h
163 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
4 seats
Trunk
362 L
12.8 cu ft
Length
4,864 mm
191.5 in
Height
1,455 mm
57.3 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

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleCadillacCTS IV 6.0 i V8CadillacCTS III2.0
Power
405 hp
302 kW
276 hp
206 kW
Torque
536 Nm
395 lb-ft
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.6 s
6.8 s
Top speed
262 km/h
163 mph
250 km/h
155 mph
Lightness
1,780 kg
3,924 lb
1,640 kg
3,616 lb
Fuel consumption
-
8.7 L/100 km
27.0 mpg US
32.5 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
4 seats
Trunk
362 L
12.8 cu ft
Length
4,864 mm
191.5 in
Height
1,455 mm
57.3 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
-
828 km
514 mi
CO2 score
-
204 g/km
Trunk score
362 L
12.8 cu ft
447 L
15.8 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
228 hp/t
170 kW/t
4.4 kg/hp
168 hp/t
125 kW/t
5.9 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 2.0
Consumption8.7 L/100 km27 mpg US32.5 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km15.22 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi24.50 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,305 L345 US gal287 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,284 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Cadillac CTS I V 6.0 i V8

  • Has 129 hp more
  • Has 136 Nm more
  • Is 2.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 12 km/h (7 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 59 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

  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk

Cadillac CTS III 2.0

  • Is 140 kg lighter
  • Has 85 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Largest trunk

Cons

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

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