Car comparison

Cadillac CTS II V 6.2 V8vsCadillac CTS III 3.6 V6

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

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Cadillac CTS II

V 6.2 V8

564 hp6162 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticSuperchargedSedan2008-2014
VS

Cadillac CTS III

3.6 V6

340 hp3649 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSedan2014-2019

Comparison overview

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Cadillac CTS II V 6.2 V8

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.0 s
  • Fastest top speed
    282 km/h
    175 mph
  • Most powerful
    564 hp
    421 kW
  • Highest torque
    747 Nm
    551 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    292 hp/t
    218 kW/t
    3.4 kg/hp
  • Best overall score
    82/100
  • Best performance score
    87/100
  • Best practicality score
    71/100

Cadillac CTS III 3.6 V6

  • Lightest
    1,775 kg
    3,913 lb
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    9.4 L/100 km
    25.0 mpg US
    30.1 mpg UK
  • 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
  • Best estimated range
    766 km
    476 mi
  • Largest trunk
    388 L
  • Best economy score
    82/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelCadillacCTS IIV 6.2 V8CadillacCTS III3.6 V6
Power
564hp421kW
340hp254kW
Torque
747Nm551lb-ft
386Nm285lb-ft
Curb weight
1,930kg4,255lb
1,775kg3,913lb
Top speed
282 km/h
175 mph
280 km/h
174 mph
To 99% top speed
41.4s99% target: 279 km/h / 173 mph
Calculated
77.7s99% target: 277 km/h / 172 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.0s
6.7s
0-200 km/h
11.2s
Calculated
19.9s
Calculated
0-60 mph
3.8s
Calculated
6.4s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
14.7L/100 km16mpg US19.2mpg UK
9.4L/100 km25mpg US30.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
16.8L/100 km14mpg US16.8mpg UK
12.7L/100 km18.5mpg US22.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
12.4L/100 km19mpg US22.8mpg UK
7.4L/100 km31.8mpg US38.2mpg UK
Quarter mile
11.7s
Calculated
14.6s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
292hp/t218kW/t133hp/1000 lb
Calculated
192hp/t143kW/t87hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
387Nm/t259lb-ft/ton
Calculated
217Nm/t146lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
463km287mi
Calculated
766km476mi
Calculated
Displacement
6,162cc376cu in
3,649cc223cu in
Length
4,859mm191in
4,966mm196in
Width
1,842mm73in
1,833mm72in
Height
1,473mm58in
1,454mm57in
Wheelbase
2,880mm113in
2,910mm115in
Front track
1,575mm62in
1,560mm61in
Rear track
1,577mm62in
1,568mm62in
Trunk volume
385L
388L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
68L
72L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Cadillac CTS II V 6.2 V8Cadillac CTS III 3.6 V6PowerTorque
  • Cadillac CTS II V 6.2 V8: Power / Torque
  • Cadillac CTS III 3.6 V6: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
CadillacCTS IIV 6.2 V86,100 rpm3,800 rpm6,350 rpm
CadillacCTS III3.6 V66,800 rpm5,300 rpm7,050 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricCadillacCTS IIV 6.2 V8CadillacCTS III3.6 V6
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
3.8 s
6.4 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.0 s
6.7 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
11.2 s
19.9 s
Top speed
282 km/h
175 mph
280 km/h
174 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.1 s
2.7 s
330 ft
101 m
5.3 s
6.7 s
1/8 mile
201 m
7.8 s
9.8 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.0 s
12.4 s
1/4 mile
402 m
11.7 s
14.6 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
205 km/h
127 mph
169 km/h
105 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
CadillacCTS IIV 6.2 V8
564 hp
421 kW
CadillacCTS III3.6 V6
340 hp
254 kW

Cadillac CTS II V 6.2 V8 has 224 hp more than Cadillac CTS III 3.6 V6.

The biggest power difference is between Cadillac CTS III 3.6 V6 and Cadillac CTS II V 6.2 V8: 224 hp (167 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
CadillacCTS IIV 6.2 V8
747 Nm
551 lb-ft
CadillacCTS III3.6 V6
386 Nm
285 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
CadillacCTS IIV 6.2 V8
1,930 kg
4,255 lb
CadillacCTS III3.6 V6
1,775 kg
3,913 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 IIV 6.2 V8
282 km/h
175 mph
CadillacCTS III3.6 V6
280 km/h
174 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
CadillacCTS IIV 6.2 V84.0 s
CadillacCTS III3.6 V66.7 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Cadillac CTS II V 6.2 V8 and Cadillac CTS III 3.6 V6: 2.7 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 IIV 6.2 V8
14.7 L/100 km
16.0 mpg US
19.2 mpg UK
CadillacCTS III3.6 V6
9.4 L/100 km
25.0 mpg US
30.1 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Cadillac CTS III 3.6 V6 and Cadillac CTS II V 6.2 V8: 5.3 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 IIV 6.2 V8
292 hp/t
218 kW/t
3.4 kg/hp
CadillacCTS III3.6 V6
192 hp/t
143 kW/t
5.2 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
CadillacCTS IIV 6.2 V8
463 km
287 mi
CadillacCTS III3.6 V6
766 km
476 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
CadillacCTS IIV 6.2 V8
564 hp
421 kW
4.0 s
282 km/h
175 mph
CadillacCTS III3.6 V6
340 hp
254 kW
6.7 s
280 km/h
174 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 IIV 6.2 V8
Power
564 hp
421 kW
0-100 km/h4.0 s
Top speed
282 km/h
175 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
385 L
13.6 cu ft
Length
4,859 mm
191.3 in
Height
1,473 mm
58.0 in
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

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 IIV 6.2 V8
Power
564 hp
421 kW
0-100 km/h4.0 s
Top speed
282 km/h
175 mph
14.7 L/100 km
16.0 mpg US
19.2 mpg UK
CadillacCTS III3.6 V6
Power
340 hp
254 kW
0-100 km/h6.7 s
Top speed
280 km/h
174 mph
9.4 L/100 km
25.0 mpg US
30.1 mpg UK

Cadillac CTS II V 6.2 V8 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 IIV 6.2 V8
14.7 L/100 km
16.0 mpg US
19.2 mpg UK
4.0 s
CadillacCTS III3.6 V6
9.4 L/100 km
25.0 mpg US
30.1 mpg UK
6.7 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
CadillacCTS IIV 6.2 V8
292 hp/t
218 kW/t
3.4 kg/hp
14.7 L/100 km
16.0 mpg US
19.2 mpg UK
CadillacCTS III3.6 V6
192 hp/t
143 kW/t
5.2 kg/hp
9.4 L/100 km
25.0 mpg US
30.1 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleCadillacCTS IIV 6.2 V8CadillacCTS III3.6 V6
Power
564 hp
421 kW
340 hp
254 kW
Torque
747 Nm
551 lb-ft
386 Nm
285 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.0 s
6.7 s
Top speed
282 km/h
175 mph
280 km/h
174 mph
Lightness
1,930 kg
4,255 lb
1,775 kg
3,913 lb
Fuel consumption
14.7 L/100 km
16.0 mpg US
19.2 mpg UK
9.4 L/100 km
25.0 mpg US
30.1 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
385 L
13.6 cu ft
Length
4,859 mm
191.3 in
Height
1,473 mm
58.0 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
Range score
463 km
287 mi
766 km
476 mi
Trunk score
385 L
13.6 cu ft
388 L
13.7 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
292 hp/t
218 kW/t
3.4 kg/hp
192 hp/t
143 kW/t
5.2 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 II V 6.2 V8Cadillac CTS III 3.6 V6
Consumption14.7 L/100 km16 mpg US19.2 mpg UK9.4 L/100 km25 mpg US30.1 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km25.72 LC100 km16.45 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi41.40 LC100 mi26.47 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used2,205 L582 US gal485 UK gal1,410 L372 US gal310 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,859 LC/year2,468 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Cadillac CTS II V 6.2 V8

  • Has 224 hp more
  • Has 361 Nm more
  • Is 2.7 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 2 km/h (1 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 101 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

Cadillac CTS III 3.6 V6

  • Is 155 kg lighter
  • Uses 5.3 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 303 km (189 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 3 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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