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Cadillac CTS III 2.0 · Stage 3vsCadillac CTS III 2.0 · Stage 2vsCadillac CTS III 2.0 · Stage 1vsCadillac CTS III 2.0

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

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Cadillac CTS III

2.0 (Stage 3)

408 hp1998 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2014-2019
VS

Cadillac CTS III

2.0 (Stage 2)

354 hp1998 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2014-2019
VS

Cadillac CTS III

2.0 (Stage 1)

321 hp1998 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2014-2019
VS

Cadillac CTS III

2.0

272 hp1998 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2014-2019

Comparison overview

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Cadillac CTS III 2.0 (Stage 3) 408 hp

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.3 s
  • Fastest top speed
    292 km/h
    181 mph
  • Most powerful
    408 hp
    304 kW
  • Highest torque
    620 Nm
    457 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,651 kg
    3,640 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    247 hp/t
    184 kW/t
    4.0 kg/hp
  • 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
  • Best overall score
    76/100
  • Best performance score
    78/100
  • Best economy score
    0/100
  • Best practicality score
    71/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelCadillacCTS III2.0 (Stage 3)408 hpCadillacCTS III2.0 (Stage 2)354 hpCadillacCTS III2.0 (Stage 1)321 hpCadillacCTS III2.0272 hp
Power
408hp304kW+136 hp
354hp264kW+82 hp
321hp239kW+49 hp
272hp203kW
Torque
620Nm457lb-ft+220 Nm
540Nm398lb-ft+140 Nm
488Nm360lb-ft+88 Nm
400Nm295lb-ft
Curb weight
1,651kg3,640lb
1,651kg3,640lb
1,651kg3,640lb
1,651kg3,640lb
Top speed
292 km/h
181 mph
+42 km/h
280 km/h
174 mph
+30 km/h
273 km/h
170 mph
+23 km/h
250 km/h
155 mph
To 99% top speed
58.7s99% target: 289 km/h / 180 mph-11.2 s
Calculated
64.0s99% target: 277 km/h / 172 mph-5.9 s
Calculated
67.8s99% target: 270 km/h / 168 mph-2.1 s
Calculated
69.9s99% target: 248 km/h / 154 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.3s-1.5 s
5.8s-1.0 s
6.1s-0.7 s
6.8s
0-200 km/h
14.6s-8.3 s
Calculated
16.8s-6.1 s
Calculated
18.5s-4.5 s
Calculated
23.0s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.1s-1.4 s
Calculated
5.5s-1.0 s
Calculated
5.9s-0.6 s
Calculated
6.5s
Calculated
Fuel consumption city
11.2L/100 km21mpg US25.2mpg UK
11.2L/100 km21mpg US25.2mpg UK
11.2L/100 km21mpg US25.2mpg UK
11.2L/100 km21mpg US25.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7.6L/100 km30.9mpg US37.2mpg UK
7.6L/100 km30.9mpg US37.2mpg UK
7.6L/100 km30.9mpg US37.2mpg UK
7.6L/100 km30.9mpg US37.2mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.1s-1.6 s
Calculated
13.7s-1.1 s
Calculated
14.0s-0.7 s
Calculated
14.7s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
247hp/t184kW/t112hp/1000 lb
Calculated
214hp/t160kW/t97hp/1000 lb
Calculated
194hp/t145kW/t88hp/1000 lb
Calculated
165hp/t123kW/t75hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
376Nm/t251lb-ft/ton
Calculated
327Nm/t219lb-ft/ton
Calculated
296Nm/t198lb-ft/ton
Calculated
242Nm/t162lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Displacement
1,998cc122cu in
1,998cc122cu in
1,998cc122cu in
1,998cc122cu in
Length
4,966mm196in
4,966mm196in
4,966mm196in
4,966mm196in
Width
1,833mm72in
1,833mm72in
1,833mm72in
1,833mm72in
Height
1,454mm57in
1,454mm57in
1,454mm57in
1,454mm57in
Wheelbase
2,910mm115in
2,910mm115in
2,910mm115in
2,910mm115in
Front track
1,560mm61in
1,560mm61in
1,560mm61in
1,560mm61in
Rear track
1,568mm62in
1,568mm62in
1,568mm62in
1,568mm62in
Trunk volume
388L
388L
388L
388L
Doors
4
4
4
4
Seats
5
5
5
5
Fuel tank
72L
72L
72L
72L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Cadillac CTS III 2.0 (Stage 3) 408 hpCadillac CTS III 2.0 (Stage 2) 354 hpCadillac CTS III 2.0 (Stage 1) 321 hpCadillac CTS III 2.0 272 hpPowerTorque
  • Cadillac CTS III 2.0 (Stage 3) 408 hp: Power / Torque
  • Cadillac CTS III 2.0 (Stage 2) 354 hp: Power / Torque
  • Cadillac CTS III 2.0 (Stage 1) 321 hp: Power / Torque
  • Cadillac CTS III 2.0 272 hp: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
CadillacCTS III2.0 (Stage 3)408 hp5,600 rpm3,000-4,500 rpm6,400 rpm
CadillacCTS III2.0 (Stage 2)354 hp5,600 rpm3,000-4,500 rpm6,400 rpm
CadillacCTS III2.0 (Stage 1)321 hp5,600 rpm3,000-4,500 rpm6,400 rpm
CadillacCTS III2.0272 hp5,600 rpm3,000-4,500 rpm6,400 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricCadillacCTS III2.0 (Stage 3)408 hpCadillacCTS III2.0 (Stage 2)354 hpCadillacCTS III2.0 (Stage 1)321 hpCadillacCTS III2.0272 hp
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.1 s
5.5 s
5.9 s
6.5 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.3 s
5.8 s
6.1 s
6.8 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
14.6 s
16.8 s
18.5 s
23.0 s
Top speed
292 km/h
181 mph
280 km/h
174 mph
273 km/h
170 mph
250 km/h
155 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.5 s
2.6 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
6.0 s
6.2 s
6.4 s
6.6 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.8 s
9.2 s
9.4 s
9.8 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.2 s
11.6 s
11.9 s
12.5 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.1 s
13.7 s
14.0 s
14.7 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
188 km/h
117 mph
179 km/h
111 mph
174 km/h
108 mph
163 km/h
101 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
CadillacCTS III2.0 (Stage 3)408 hp
408 hp
304 kW
CadillacCTS III2.0 (Stage 2)354 hp
354 hp
264 kW
CadillacCTS III2.0 (Stage 1)321 hp
321 hp
239 kW
CadillacCTS III2.0272 hp
272 hp
203 kW

Cadillac CTS III 2.0 (Stage 3) 408 hp has 136 hp more than Cadillac CTS III 2.0 272 hp.

The biggest power difference is between Cadillac CTS III 2.0 272 hp and Cadillac CTS III 2.0 (Stage 3) 408 hp: 136 hp (101 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
CadillacCTS III2.0 (Stage 3)408 hp
620 Nm
457 lb-ft
CadillacCTS III2.0 (Stage 2)354 hp
540 Nm
398 lb-ft
CadillacCTS III2.0 (Stage 1)321 hp
488 Nm
360 lb-ft
CadillacCTS III2.0272 hp
400 Nm
295 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
CadillacCTS III2.0 (Stage 3)408 hp
1,651 kg
3,640 lb
CadillacCTS III2.0 (Stage 2)354 hp
1,651 kg
3,640 lb
CadillacCTS III2.0 (Stage 1)321 hp
1,651 kg
3,640 lb
CadillacCTS III2.0272 hp
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 III2.0 (Stage 3)408 hp
292 km/h
181 mph
CadillacCTS III2.0 (Stage 2)354 hp
280 km/h
174 mph
CadillacCTS III2.0 (Stage 1)321 hp
273 km/h
170 mph
CadillacCTS III2.0272 hp
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 III2.0 (Stage 3)408 hp5.3 s
CadillacCTS III2.0 (Stage 2)354 hp5.8 s
CadillacCTS III2.0 (Stage 1)321 hp6.1 s
CadillacCTS III2.0272 hp6.8 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Cadillac CTS III 2.0 (Stage 3) 408 hp and Cadillac CTS III 2.0 272 hp: 1.5 s.

The closest cars by acceleration are Cadillac CTS III 2.0 (Stage 2) 354 hp and Cadillac CTS III 2.0 (Stage 1) 321 hp, separated by only 0.4 s.

Power-to-weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
CadillacCTS III2.0 (Stage 3)408 hp
247 hp/t
184 kW/t
4.0 kg/hp
CadillacCTS III2.0 (Stage 2)354 hp
214 hp/t
160 kW/t
4.7 kg/hp
CadillacCTS III2.0 (Stage 1)321 hp
194 hp/t
145 kW/t
5.1 kg/hp
CadillacCTS III2.0272 hp
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 III2.0 (Stage 3)408 hp
408 hp
304 kW
5.3 s
292 km/h
181 mph
CadillacCTS III2.0 (Stage 2)354 hp
354 hp
264 kW
5.8 s
280 km/h
174 mph
CadillacCTS III2.0 (Stage 1)321 hp
321 hp
239 kW
6.1 s
273 km/h
170 mph
CadillacCTS III2.0272 hp
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 III2.0 (Stage 3)408 hp
Power
408 hp
304 kW
0-100 km/h5.3 s
Top speed
292 km/h
181 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 III2.0 (Stage 2)354 hp
Power
354 hp
264 kW
0-100 km/h5.8 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 III2.0 (Stage 1)321 hp
Power
321 hp
239 kW
0-100 km/h6.1 s
Top speed
273 km/h
170 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 III2.0272 hp
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 III2.0 (Stage 3)408 hpCadillacCTS III2.0 (Stage 2)354 hpCadillacCTS III2.0 (Stage 1)321 hpCadillacCTS III2.0272 hp
Power
408 hp
304 kW
354 hp
264 kW
321 hp
239 kW
272 hp
203 kW
Torque
620 Nm
457 lb-ft
540 Nm
398 lb-ft
488 Nm
360 lb-ft
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.3 s
5.8 s
6.1 s
6.8 s
Top speed
292 km/h
181 mph
280 km/h
174 mph
273 km/h
170 mph
250 km/h
155 mph
Lightness
1,651 kg
3,640 lb
1,651 kg
3,640 lb
1,651 kg
3,640 lb
1,651 kg
3,640 lb
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
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
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
388 L
13.7 cu ft
Length
4,966 mm
195.5 in
Height
1,454 mm
57.2 in
Trunk score
388 L
13.7 cu ft
388 L
13.7 cu ft
388 L
13.7 cu ft
388 L
13.7 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
247 hp/t
184 kW/t
4.0 kg/hp
214 hp/t
160 kW/t
4.7 kg/hp
194 hp/t
145 kW/t
5.1 kg/hp
165 hp/t
123 kW/t
6.1 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score
Fixed score
Fixed score

Head-to-head comparisons

Cadillac CTS III 2.0 (Stage 3) 408 hp

  • Has 54 hp more
  • Has 80 Nm more
  • Is 0.5 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 12 km/h (7 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 33 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

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