Car comparison

Cadillac CTS III 2.0vsCadillac XTS · Facelift 2017 28T

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

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Cadillac CTS III

2.0

272 hp1998 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2014-2019
VS

Cadillac XTS · Facelift 2017

28T

269 hp1998 ccGasolineFWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2017-2020

Comparison overview

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Cadillac CTS III 2.0

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.8 s
  • Fastest top speed
    250 km/h
    155 mph
  • Most powerful
    272 hp
    203 kW
  • Highest torque
    400 Nm
    295 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,651 kg
    3,640 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    165 hp/t
    123 kW/t
    6.1 kg/hp
  • Best overall score
    63/100
  • Best performance score
    59/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelCadillacCTS III2.0CadillacXTSFacelift 201728T
Power
272hp203kW
269hp201kW
Torque
400Nm295lb-ft
353Nm260lb-ft
Curb weight
1,651kg3,640lb
1,840kg4,057lb
Top speed
250 km/h
155 mph
218 km/h
135 mph
To 99% top speed
69.9s99% target: 248 km/h / 154 mph
Calculated
66.5s99% target: 216 km/h / 134 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.8s
8.1s
0-200 km/h
23.0s
Calculated
35.1s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.5s
Calculated
7.7s
Calculated
Fuel consumption-
7.9L/100 km29.8mpg US35.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
11.2L/100 km21mpg US25.2mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption highway
7.6L/100 km30.9mpg US37.2mpg UK
-
Quarter mile
14.7s
Calculated
15.9s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
165hp/t123kW/t75hp/1000 lb
Calculated
146hp/t109kW/t66hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
242Nm/t162lb-ft/ton
Calculated
192Nm/t128lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range-
886km551mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,998cc122cu in
1,998cc122cu in
Length
4,966mm196in
5,103mm201in
Width
1,833mm72in
1,852mm73in
Height
1,454mm57in
1,502mm59in
Wheelbase
2,910mm115in
2,837mm112in
Front track
1,560mm61in
1,580mm62in
Rear track
1,568mm62in
1,591mm63in
Ground clearance-
127mm5in
Trunk volume
388L
537L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
72L
70L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Cadillac CTS III 2.0Cadillac XTS Facelift 2017 28TPowerTorque
  • Cadillac CTS III 2.0: Power / Torque
  • Cadillac XTS Facelift 2017 28T: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
CadillacCTS III2.05,600 rpm3,000-4,500 rpm6,400 rpm
CadillacXTSFacelift 201728T5,300 rpm2,000-5,000 rpm5,550 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricCadillacCTS III2.0CadillacXTSFacelift 201728T
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.5 s
7.7 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.8 s
8.1 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
23.0 s
35.1 s
Top speed
250 km/h
155 mph
218 km/h
135 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.6 s
2.8 s
330 ft
101 m
6.6 s
7.1 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.8 s
10.5 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.5 s
13.5 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.7 s
15.9 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
163 km/h
101 mph
150 km/h
93 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
CadillacCTS III2.0
272 hp
203 kW
CadillacXTSFacelift 201728T
269 hp
201 kW

Cadillac CTS III 2.0 has 3 hp more than Cadillac XTS Facelift 2017 28T.

The biggest power difference is between Cadillac XTS Facelift 2017 28T and Cadillac CTS III 2.0: 3 hp (2 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
CadillacCTS III2.0
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
CadillacXTSFacelift 201728T
353 Nm
260 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
CadillacCTS III2.0
1,651 kg
3,640 lb
CadillacXTSFacelift 201728T
1,840 kg
4,057 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
250 km/h
155 mph
CadillacXTSFacelift 201728T
218 km/h
135 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
CadillacCTS III2.06.8 s
CadillacXTSFacelift 201728T8.1 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Cadillac CTS III 2.0 and Cadillac XTS Facelift 2017 28T: 1.3 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
165 hp/t
123 kW/t
6.1 kg/hp
CadillacXTSFacelift 201728T
146 hp/t
109 kW/t
6.8 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
CadillacCTS III2.0
272 hp
203 kW
6.8 s
250 km/h
155 mph
CadillacXTSFacelift 201728T
269 hp
201 kW
8.1 s
218 km/h
135 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
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
CadillacXTSFacelift 201728T
Power
269 hp
201 kW
0-100 km/h8.1 s
Top speed
218 km/h
135 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
537 L
19.0 cu ft
Length
5,103 mm
200.9 in
Height
1,502 mm
59.1 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleCadillacCTS III2.0CadillacXTSFacelift 201728T
Power
272 hp
203 kW
269 hp
201 kW
Torque
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
353 Nm
260 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.8 s
8.1 s
Top speed
250 km/h
155 mph
218 km/h
135 mph
Lightness
1,651 kg
3,640 lb
1,840 kg
4,057 lb
Fuel consumption
-
7.9 L/100 km
29.8 mpg US
35.8 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
537 L
19.0 cu ft
Length
5,103 mm
200.9 in
Height
1,502 mm
59.1 in
Range score
-
886 km
551 mi
Trunk score
388 L
13.7 cu ft
537 L
19.0 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
165 hp/t
123 kW/t
6.1 kg/hp
146 hp/t
109 kW/t
6.8 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.

Enter the fuel price in your local currency, for example €/L, $/gal, £/L or any other local currency.

LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleCadillac XTS Facelift 2017 28T
Consumption7.9 L/100 km29.8 mpg US35.8 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km13.83 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi22.25 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,185 L313 US gal261 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,074 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Cadillac CTS III 2.0

  • Has 3 hp more
  • Has 47 Nm more
  • Is 189 kg lighter
  • Is 1.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 32 km/h (20 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 19 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

Cons

  • Smallest trunk

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