Car comparison

Cadillac CTS III 3.6 V6vsFord Taurus VII EcoBoost 325 V6

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

Ford Taurus VII

EcoBoost 325 V6

329 hp2694 ccGasolineFWDManualTwin-turboSedan2015-2018

Comparison overview

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Cadillac CTS III 3.6 V6

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.7 s
  • Fastest top speed
    280 km/h
    174 mph
  • Most powerful
    340 hp
    254 kW
  • Lightest
    1,775 kg
    3,913 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    192 hp/t
    143 kW/t
    5.2 kg/hp
  • Best estimated range
    766 km
    476 mi
  • Best performance score
    64/100
  • Best economy score
    82/100

Ford Taurus VII EcoBoost 325 V6

  • Highest torque
    475 Nm
    350 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    9.2 L/100 km
    25.6 mpg US
    30.7 mpg UK
  • Largest trunk
    534 L
  • Best overall score
    67/100
  • Best practicality score
    77/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelCadillacCTS III3.6 V6FordTaurus VIIEcoBoost 325 V6
Power
340hp254kW
329hp245kW
Torque
386Nm285lb-ft
475Nm350lb-ft
Curb weight
1,775kg3,913lb
1,875kg4,134lb
Top speed
280 km/h
174 mph
234 km/h
145 mph
To 99% top speed
77.7s99% target: 277 km/h / 172 mph
Calculated
60.8s99% target: 232 km/h / 144 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.7s
6.9s
0-200 km/h
19.9s
Calculated
24.8s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.4s
Calculated
6.6s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
9.4L/100 km25mpg US30.1mpg UK
9.2L/100 km25.6mpg US30.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
12.7L/100 km18.5mpg US22.2mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption highway
7.4L/100 km31.8mpg US38.2mpg UK
-
Quarter mile
14.6s
Calculated
14.8s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
192hp/t143kW/t87hp/1000 lb
Calculated
175hp/t131kW/t80hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
217Nm/t146lb-ft/ton
Calculated
253Nm/t170lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
766km476mi
Calculated
696km432mi
Calculated
Displacement
3,649cc223cu in
2,694cc164cu in
Length
4,966mm196in
4,996mm197in
Width
1,833mm72in
1,878mm74in
Height
1,454mm57in
1,503mm59in
Wheelbase
2,910mm115in
2,949mm116in
Front track
1,560mm61in
1,608mm63in
Rear track
1,568mm62in
1,618mm64in
Ground clearance-
133mm5in
Trunk volume
388L
534L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
72L
64L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Cadillac CTS III 3.6 V6Ford Taurus VII EcoBoost 325 V6PowerTorque
  • Cadillac CTS III 3.6 V6: Power / Torque
  • Ford Taurus VII EcoBoost 325 V6: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
CadillacCTS III3.6 V66,800 rpm5,300 rpm7,050 rpm
FordTaurus VIIEcoBoost 325 V65,500 rpm2,500-4,500 rpm5,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricCadillacCTS III3.6 V6FordTaurus VIIEcoBoost 325 V6
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.4 s
6.6 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.7 s
6.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
19.9 s
24.8 s
Top speed
280 km/h
174 mph
234 km/h
145 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.7 s
2.7 s
330 ft
101 m
6.7 s
6.7 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.8 s
9.9 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.4 s
12.6 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.6 s
14.8 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
169 km/h
105 mph
162 km/h
100 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
FordTaurus VIIEcoBoost 325 V6
329 hp
245 kW

Cadillac CTS III 3.6 V6 has 11 hp more than Ford Taurus VII EcoBoost 325 V6.

The biggest power difference is between Ford Taurus VII EcoBoost 325 V6 and Cadillac CTS III 3.6 V6: 11 hp (8 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
FordTaurus VIIEcoBoost 325 V6
475 Nm
350 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
FordTaurus VIIEcoBoost 325 V6
1,875 kg
4,134 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
FordTaurus VIIEcoBoost 325 V6
234 km/h
145 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
FordTaurus VIIEcoBoost 325 V66.9 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Cadillac CTS III 3.6 V6 and Ford Taurus VII EcoBoost 325 V6: 0.2 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
FordTaurus VIIEcoBoost 325 V6
9.2 L/100 km
25.6 mpg US
30.7 mpg UK

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
FordTaurus VIIEcoBoost 325 V6
175 hp/t
131 kW/t
5.7 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
FordTaurus VIIEcoBoost 325 V6
696 km
432 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
FordTaurus VIIEcoBoost 325 V6
329 hp
245 kW
6.9 s
234 km/h
145 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
FordTaurus VIIEcoBoost 325 V6
Power
329 hp
245 kW
0-100 km/h6.9 s
Top speed
234 km/h
145 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
534 L
18.9 cu ft
Length
4,996 mm
196.7 in
Height
1,503 mm
59.2 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 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
FordTaurus VIIEcoBoost 325 V6
Power
329 hp
245 kW
0-100 km/h6.9 s
Top speed
234 km/h
145 mph
9.2 L/100 km
25.6 mpg US
30.7 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
FordTaurus VIIEcoBoost 325 V6
9.2 L/100 km
25.6 mpg US
30.7 mpg UK
6.9 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
FordTaurus VIIEcoBoost 325 V6
175 hp/t
131 kW/t
5.7 kg/hp
9.2 L/100 km
25.6 mpg US
30.7 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleCadillacCTS III3.6 V6FordTaurus VIIEcoBoost 325 V6
Power
340 hp
254 kW
329 hp
245 kW
Torque
386 Nm
285 lb-ft
475 Nm
350 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.7 s
6.9 s
Top speed
280 km/h
174 mph
234 km/h
145 mph
Lightness
1,775 kg
3,913 lb
1,875 kg
4,134 lb
Fuel consumption
9.4 L/100 km
25.0 mpg US
30.1 mpg UK
9.2 L/100 km
25.6 mpg US
30.7 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
534 L
18.9 cu ft
Length
4,996 mm
196.7 in
Height
1,503 mm
59.2 in
Range score
766 km
476 mi
696 km
432 mi
Trunk score
388 L
13.7 cu ft
534 L
18.9 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
192 hp/t
143 kW/t
5.2 kg/hp
175 hp/t
131 kW/t
5.7 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 CTS III 3.6 V6Ford Taurus VII EcoBoost 325 V6
Consumption9.4 L/100 km25 mpg US30.1 mpg UK9.2 L/100 km25.6 mpg US30.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km16.45 LC100 km16.10 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi26.47 LC100 mi25.91 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,410 L372 US gal310 UK gal1,380 L365 US gal304 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,468 LC/year2,415 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Cadillac CTS III 3.6 V6

  • Has 11 hp more
  • Is 100 kg lighter
  • Is 0.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 46 km/h (29 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 16 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 70 km (44 mi) more estimated range

Pros

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

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Smallest trunk

Ford Taurus VII EcoBoost 325 V6

  • Has 89 Nm more
  • Uses 0.2 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 146 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Largest trunk

Cons

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

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