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

272 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
  • Best economy score
    0/100
  • Best practicality score
    72/100

Cadillac CTS III 2.0

  • Lightest
    1,651 kg
    3,640 lb
  • Lowest city consumption
    11.2 L/100 km
    21.0 mpg US
    25.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    7.6 L/100 km
    30.9 mpg US
    37.2 mpg UK
  • Largest trunk
    388 L

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelCadillacCTS IV 6.0 i V8CadillacCTS III2.0
Power
405hp302kW
272hp203kW
Torque
536Nm395lb-ft
400Nm295lb-ft
Curb weight
1,780kg3,924lb
1,651kg3,640lb
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
69.9s99% target: 248 km/h / 154 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.6s
6.8s
0-200 km/h
14.1s
Calculated
23.0s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.4s
Calculated
6.5s
Calculated
Fuel consumption city
14.7L/100 km16mpg US19.2mpg UK
11.2L/100 km21mpg US25.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
9.4L/100 km25mpg US30.1mpg UK
7.6L/100 km30.9mpg US37.2mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.5s
Calculated
14.7s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
228hp/t170kW/t103hp/1000 lb
Calculated
165hp/t123kW/t75hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
301Nm/t201lb-ft/ton
Calculated
242Nm/t162lb-ft/ton
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
2,910mm115in
Front track
1,552mm61in
1,560mm61in
Rear track
1,559mm61in
1,568mm62in
Trunk volume-
388L
Max trunk volume
362L
-
Doors
4
4
Seats
4
5
Fuel tank
66L
72L

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 III2.05,600 rpm3,000-4,500 rpm6,400 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
23.0 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
163 km/h
101 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
272 hp
203 kW

Cadillac CTS I V 6.0 i V8 has 133 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: 133 hp (99 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
1,651 kg
3,640 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
165 hp/t
123 kW/t
6.1 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
272 hp
203 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
272 hp
203 kW
0-100 km/h6.8 s
Top speed
250 km/h
155 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

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleCadillacCTS IV 6.0 i V8CadillacCTS III2.0
Power
405 hp
302 kW
272 hp
203 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
1,651 kg
3,640 lb
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
388 L
13.7 cu ft
Length
4,966 mm
195.5 in
Height
1,454 mm
57.2 in
Trunk score
362 L
12.8 cu ft
388 L
13.7 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
228 hp/t
170 kW/t
4.4 kg/hp
165 hp/t
123 kW/t
6.1 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Head-to-head comparisons

Cadillac CTS I V 6.0 i V8

  • Has 133 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 63 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 129 kg lighter
  • Has 26 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Largest trunk

Cons

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

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