Car comparison

Cadillac CTS III 3.6 V6vsCadillac CTS II V 6.2 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 II

V 6.2 V8

564 hp6162 ccGasolineRWDManualSuperchargedSedan2008-2014

Comparison overview

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Cadillac CTS III 3.6 V6

  • Fastest top speed
    280 km/h
    174 mph
  • 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
  • Best practicality score
    71/100

Cadillac CTS II V 6.2 V8

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    3.9 s
  • 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 III3.6 V6CadillacCTS IIV 6.2 V8
Power
340hp254kW
564hp421kW
Torque
386Nm285lb-ft
747Nm551lb-ft
Curb weight
1,775kg3,913lb
1,915kg4,222lb
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
37.2s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.7s
3.9s
0-200 km/h
19.9s
Calculated
11.5s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.4s
Calculated
3.7s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
9.4L/100 km25mpg US30.1mpg UK
16.8L/100 km14mpg US16.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
12.7L/100 km18.5mpg US22.2mpg UK
19.6L/100 km12mpg US14.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7.4L/100 km31.8mpg US38.2mpg UK
13.1L/100 km18mpg US21.6mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.6s
Calculated
11.7s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
192hp/t143kW/t87hp/1000 lb
Calculated
295hp/t220kW/t134hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
217Nm/t146lb-ft/ton
Calculated
390Nm/t261lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
766km476mi
Calculated
405km252mi
Calculated
Displacement
3,649cc223cu in
6,162cc376cu in
Length
4,966mm196in
4,859mm191in
Width
1,833mm72in
1,842mm73in
Height
1,454mm57in
1,473mm58in
Wheelbase
2,910mm115in
2,880mm113in
Front track
1,560mm61in
1,575mm62in
Rear track
1,568mm62in
1,577mm62in
Trunk volume
388L
385L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
72L
68L

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 II V 6.2 V8PowerTorque
  • Cadillac CTS III 3.6 V6: Power / Torque
  • Cadillac CTS II V 6.2 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 IIV 6.2 V86,100 rpm3,800 rpm6,350 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricCadillacCTS III3.6 V6CadillacCTS IIV 6.2 V8
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.4 s
3.7 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.7 s
3.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
19.9 s
11.5 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
2.1 s
330 ft
101 m
6.7 s
5.3 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.8 s
7.7 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.4 s
9.9 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.6 s
11.7 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
169 km/h
105 mph
202 km/h
125 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 IIV 6.2 V8
564 hp
421 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 III3.6 V6
386 Nm
285 lb-ft
CadillacCTS IIV 6.2 V8
747 Nm
551 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 IIV 6.2 V8
1,915 kg
4,222 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 IIV 6.2 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 IIV 6.2 V83.9 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Cadillac CTS II V 6.2 V8 and Cadillac CTS III 3.6 V6: 2.8 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 III3.6 V6
9.4 L/100 km
25.0 mpg US
30.1 mpg UK
CadillacCTS IIV 6.2 V8
16.8 L/100 km
14.0 mpg US
16.8 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Cadillac CTS III 3.6 V6 and Cadillac CTS II V 6.2 V8: 7.4 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 III3.6 V6
192 hp/t
143 kW/t
5.2 kg/hp
CadillacCTS IIV 6.2 V8
295 hp/t
220 kW/t
3.4 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

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

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 IIV 6.2 V8
564 hp
421 kW
3.9 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 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

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 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
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

Cadillac CTS III 3.6 V6 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 III3.6 V6
9.4 L/100 km
25.0 mpg US
30.1 mpg UK
6.7 s
CadillacCTS IIV 6.2 V8
16.8 L/100 km
14.0 mpg US
16.8 mpg UK
3.9 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 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
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

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleCadillacCTS III3.6 V6CadillacCTS IIV 6.2 V8
Power
340 hp
254 kW
564 hp
421 kW
Torque
386 Nm
285 lb-ft
747 Nm
551 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.7 s
3.9 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
1,915 kg
4,222 lb
Fuel consumption
9.4 L/100 km
25.0 mpg US
30.1 mpg UK
16.8 L/100 km
14.0 mpg US
16.8 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
385 L
13.6 cu ft
Length
4,859 mm
191.3 in
Height
1,473 mm
58.0 in
Range score
766 km
476 mi
405 km
252 mi
Trunk score
388 L
13.7 cu ft
385 L
13.6 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
192 hp/t
143 kW/t
5.2 kg/hp
295 hp/t
220 kW/t
3.4 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleCadillac CTS III 3.6 V6Cadillac CTS II V 6.2 V8
Consumption9.4 L/100 km25 mpg US30.1 mpg UK16.8 L/100 km14 mpg US16.8 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km16.45 LC100 km29.40 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi26.47 LC100 mi47.31 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,410 L372 US gal310 UK gal2,520 L666 US gal554 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,468 LC/year4,410 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Cadillac CTS III 3.6 V6

  • Is 140 kg lighter
  • Has 15 km/h (9 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 7.4 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 361 km (224 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 3 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power

Cadillac CTS II V 6.2 V8

  • Has 224 hp more
  • Has 361 Nm more
  • Is 2.8 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 103 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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