Car comparison

Cadillac CTS II V 6.2 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 II

V 6.2 V8

564 hp6162 ccGasolineRWDManualSuperchargedSedan2008-2014
VS

Cadillac CTS III

2.0

276 hp1998 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2014-2019

Comparison overview

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Cadillac CTS III 2.0

  • Lightest
    1,640 kg
    3,616 lb
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    8.7 L/100 km
    27.0 mpg US
    32.5 mpg UK
  • 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
  • Best estimated range
    828 km
    514 mi
  • Largest trunk
    447 L
  • Best economy score
    83/100
  • Best practicality score
    74/100

Cadillac CTS II V 6.2 V8

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    3.9 s
  • Fastest top speed
    265 km/h
    165 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    564 hp
    421 kW
  • Highest torque
    747 Nm
    551 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    295 hp/t
    220 kW/t
    3.4 kg/hp
  • Best overall score
    81/100
  • Best performance score
    86/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelCadillacCTS IIV 6.2 V8CadillacCTS III2.0
Power
564hp421kW
276hp206kW
Torque
747Nm551lb-ft
400Nm295lb-ft
Curb weight
1,915kg4,222lb
1,640kg3,616lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
250 km/h
155 mph
To 99% top speed
37.2s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
69.5s99% target: 248 km/h / 154 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
3.9s
6.8s
0-200 km/h
11.5s
Calculated
22.9s
Calculated
0-60 mph
3.7s
Calculated
6.5s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
16.8L/100 km14mpg US16.8mpg UK
8.7L/100 km27mpg US32.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
19.6L/100 km12mpg US14.4mpg UK
11.8L/100 km19.9mpg US23.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
13.1L/100 km18mpg US21.6mpg UK
7.8L/100 km30.2mpg US36.2mpg UK
Quarter mile
11.7s
Calculated
14.7s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
295hp/t220kW/t134hp/1000 lb
Calculated
168hp/t125kW/t76hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
390Nm/t261lb-ft/ton
Calculated
244Nm/t163lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
405km252mi
Calculated
828km514mi
Calculated
Displacement
6,162cc376cu in
1,998cc122cu in
Length
4,859mm191in
4,966mm196in
Width
1,842mm73in
1,833mm72in
Height
1,473mm58in
1,454mm57in
Wheelbase
2,880mm113in
2,911mm115in
Front track
1,575mm62in
1,560mm61in
Rear track
1,577mm62in
1,568mm62in
Trunk volume
385L
447L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
68L
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 II V 6.2 V8Cadillac CTS III 2.0PowerTorque
  • Cadillac CTS II V 6.2 V8: Power / Torque
  • Cadillac CTS III 2.0: 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 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 IIV 6.2 V8CadillacCTS III2.0
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
3.7 s
6.5 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
3.9 s
6.8 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
11.5 s
22.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
250 km/h
155 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.1 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
5.3 s
6.6 s
1/8 mile
201 m
7.7 s
9.8 s
1000 ft
305 m
9.9 s
12.5 s
1/4 mile
402 m
11.7 s
14.7 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
202 km/h
125 mph
164 km/h
102 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 III2.0
276 hp
206 kW

Cadillac CTS II V 6.2 V8 has 288 hp more than Cadillac CTS III 2.0.

The biggest power difference is between Cadillac CTS III 2.0 and Cadillac CTS II V 6.2 V8: 288 hp (215 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 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 IIV 6.2 V8
1,915 kg
4,222 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 IIV 6.2 V8
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 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 IIV 6.2 V83.9 s
CadillacCTS III2.06.8 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Cadillac CTS II V 6.2 V8 and Cadillac CTS III 2.0: 2.9 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
16.8 L/100 km
14.0 mpg US
16.8 mpg UK
CadillacCTS III2.0
8.7 L/100 km
27.0 mpg US
32.5 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Cadillac CTS III 2.0 and Cadillac CTS II V 6.2 V8: 8.1 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
295 hp/t
220 kW/t
3.4 kg/hp
CadillacCTS III2.0
168 hp/t
125 kW/t
5.9 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
405 km
252 mi
CadillacCTS III2.0
828 km
514 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
3.9 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 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 IIV 6.2 V8
Power
564 hp
421 kW
0-100 km/h3.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 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 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

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/h3.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
16.8 L/100 km
14.0 mpg US
16.8 mpg UK
CadillacCTS III2.0
Power
276 hp
206 kW
0-100 km/h6.8 s
Top speed
250 km/h
155 mph
8.7 L/100 km
27.0 mpg US
32.5 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
16.8 L/100 km
14.0 mpg US
16.8 mpg UK
3.9 s
CadillacCTS III2.0
8.7 L/100 km
27.0 mpg US
32.5 mpg UK
6.8 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
295 hp/t
220 kW/t
3.4 kg/hp
16.8 L/100 km
14.0 mpg US
16.8 mpg UK
CadillacCTS III2.0
168 hp/t
125 kW/t
5.9 kg/hp
8.7 L/100 km
27.0 mpg US
32.5 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleCadillacCTS IIV 6.2 V8CadillacCTS III2.0
Power
564 hp
421 kW
276 hp
206 kW
Torque
747 Nm
551 lb-ft
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
Acceleration
3.9 s
6.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
250 km/h
155 mph
Lightness
1,915 kg
4,222 lb
1,640 kg
3,616 lb
Fuel consumption
16.8 L/100 km
14.0 mpg US
16.8 mpg UK
8.7 L/100 km
27.0 mpg US
32.5 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
447 L
15.8 cu ft
Length
4,966 mm
195.5 in
Height
1,454 mm
57.2 in
Range score
405 km
252 mi
828 km
514 mi
CO2 score
-
204 g/km
Trunk score
385 L
13.6 cu ft
447 L
15.8 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
295 hp/t
220 kW/t
3.4 kg/hp
168 hp/t
125 kW/t
5.9 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleCadillac CTS II V 6.2 V8Cadillac CTS III 2.0
Consumption16.8 L/100 km14 mpg US16.8 mpg UK8.7 L/100 km27 mpg US32.5 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km29.40 LC100 km15.22 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi47.31 LC100 mi24.50 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used2,520 L666 US gal554 UK gal1,305 L345 US gal287 UK gal
Annual fuel cost4,410 LC/year2,284 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Cadillac CTS II V 6.2 V8

  • Has 288 hp more
  • Has 347 Nm more
  • Is 2.9 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 15 km/h (9 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 126 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 2.0

  • Is 275 kg lighter
  • Uses 8.1 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 423 km (263 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 62 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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