Car comparison

Cadillac CTS III 2.0vsCadillac XTS 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

28T

269 hp1998 ccGasolineFWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2013-2017

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
  • Lowest city consumption
    11.2 L/100 km
    21.0 mpg US
    25.2 mpg UK
  • Best overall score
    63/100
  • Best performance score
    59/100

Cadillac XTS 28T

  • Lowest highway consumption
    6.7 L/100 km
    35.1 mpg US
    42.2 mpg UK
  • Largest trunk
    537 L
  • Best economy score
    83/100
  • Best practicality score
    77/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelCadillacCTS III2.0CadillacXTS28T
Power
272hp203kW
269hp201kW
Torque
400Nm295lb-ft
400Nm295lb-ft
Curb weight
1,651kg3,640lb
1,840kg4,057lb
Gross weight-
2,260kg4,982lb
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
66.6s99% target: 216 km/h / 134 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.8s
8.0s
0-200 km/h
23.0s
Calculated
35.0s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.5s
Calculated
7.6s
Calculated
Fuel consumption-
8.7L/100 km27mpg US32.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
11.2L/100 km21mpg US25.2mpg UK
12.2L/100 km19.3mpg US23.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7.6L/100 km30.9mpg US37.2mpg UK
6.7L/100 km35.1mpg US42.2mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.7s
Calculated
15.8s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
165hp/t123kW/t75hp/1000 lb
Calculated
146hp/t109kW/t66hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
242Nm/t162lb-ft/ton
Calculated
217Nm/t145lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range-
805km500mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,998cc122cu in
1,998cc122cu in
Length
4,966mm196in
5,131mm202in
Width
1,833mm72in
1,852mm73in
Height
1,454mm57in
1,511mm59in
Wheelbase
2,910mm115in
2,837mm112in
Front track
1,560mm61in
1,580mm62in
Rear track
1,568mm62in
1,591mm63in
Ground clearance-
137mm5in
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 28TPowerTorque
  • Cadillac CTS III 2.0: Power / Torque
  • Cadillac XTS 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
CadillacXTS28T5,500 rpm2,400-4,400 rpm5,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricCadillacCTS III2.0CadillacXTS28T
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.5 s
7.6 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.8 s
8.0 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
23.0 s
35.0 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
13.4 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.7 s
15.8 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
163 km/h
101 mph
151 km/h
94 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
CadillacCTS III2.0
272 hp
203 kW
CadillacXTS28T
269 hp
201 kW

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

The biggest power difference is between Cadillac XTS 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
CadillacXTS28T
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
1,651 kg
3,640 lb
CadillacXTS28T
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
CadillacXTS28T
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
CadillacXTS28T8.0 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Cadillac CTS III 2.0 and Cadillac XTS 28T: 1.2 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
CadillacXTS28T
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
CadillacXTS28T
269 hp
201 kW
8.0 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
CadillacXTS28T
Power
269 hp
201 kW
0-100 km/h8.0 s
Top speed
218 km/h
135 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
537 L
19.0 cu ft
Length
5,131 mm
202.0 in
Height
1,511 mm
59.5 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleCadillacCTS III2.0CadillacXTS28T
Power
272 hp
203 kW
269 hp
201 kW
Torque
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.8 s
8.0 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
-
8.7 L/100 km
27.0 mpg US
32.5 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
5,131 mm
202.0 in
Height
1,511 mm
59.5 in
Range score
-
805 km
500 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 28T
Consumption8.7 L/100 km27 mpg US32.5 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km15.22 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi24.50 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,305 L345 US gal287 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,284 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Cadillac CTS III 2.0

  • Has 3 hp more
  • Is 189 kg lighter
  • Is 1.2 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

Cadillac XTS 28T

  • Has 149 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed

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