Car comparison

Cadillac CTS III 3.6 V6vsJaguar XF (X260) 3.0 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

Jaguar XF (X260)

3.0 V6

340 hp2995 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticSuperchargedSedan2015-2017

Comparison overview

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Jaguar XF (X260) 3.0 V6

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.4 s
  • Highest torque
    450 Nm
    332 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,710 kg
    3,770 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    199 hp/t
    148 kW/t
    5.0 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    8.3 L/100 km
    28.3 mpg US
    34.0 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    11.7 L/100 km
    20.1 mpg US
    24.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    6.3 L/100 km
    37.3 mpg US
    44.8 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    892 km
    554 mi
  • Largest trunk
    505 L
  • Best overall score
    71/100
  • Best performance score
    69/100
  • Best economy score
    85/100
  • Best practicality score
    76/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelCadillacCTS III3.6 V6JaguarXF (X260)3.0 V6
Power
340hp254kW
340hp254kW
Torque
386Nm285lb-ft
450Nm332lb-ft
Curb weight
1,775kg3,913lb
1,710kg3,770lb
Gross weight-
2,330kg5,137lb
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
53.9s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.7s
5.4s
0-200 km/h
19.9s
Calculated
16.2s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.4s
Calculated
5.2s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
9.4L/100 km25mpg US30.1mpg UK
8.3L/100 km28.3mpg US34.0mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
12.7L/100 km18.5mpg US22.2mpg UK
11.7L/100 km20.1mpg US24.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7.4L/100 km31.8mpg US38.2mpg UK
6.3L/100 km37.3mpg US44.8mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.6s
Calculated
13.3s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
192hp/t143kW/t87hp/1000 lb
Calculated
199hp/t148kW/t90hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
217Nm/t146lb-ft/ton
Calculated
263Nm/t176lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
766km476mi
Calculated
892km554mi
Calculated
Displacement
3,649cc223cu in
2,995cc183cu in
Length
4,966mm196in
4,954mm195in
Width
1,833mm72in
1,987mm78in
Height
1,454mm57in
1,457mm57in
Wheelbase
2,910mm115in
2,960mm117in
Front track
1,560mm61in
1,605mm63in
Rear track
1,568mm62in
1,594mm63in
Ground clearance-
116mm5in
Trunk volume
388L
505L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
72L
74L
CO2 emissions-
198g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Cadillac CTS III 3.6 V6Jaguar XF (X260) 3.0 V6PowerTorque
  • Cadillac CTS III 3.6 V6: Power / Torque
  • Jaguar XF (X260) 3.0 V6: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
CadillacCTS III3.6 V66,800 rpm5,300 rpm7,050 rpm
JaguarXF (X260)3.0 V66,500 rpm4,500 rpm6,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricCadillacCTS III3.6 V6JaguarXF (X260)3.0 V6
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.4 s
5.2 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.7 s
5.4 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
19.9 s
16.2 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
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
6.7 s
6.1 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.8 s
8.9 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.4 s
11.3 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.6 s
13.3 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
169 km/h
105 mph
182 km/h
113 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
JaguarXF (X260)3.0 V6
340 hp
254 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
JaguarXF (X260)3.0 V6
450 Nm
332 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
JaguarXF (X260)3.0 V6
1,710 kg
3,770 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
JaguarXF (X260)3.0 V6
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
JaguarXF (X260)3.0 V65.4 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Jaguar XF (X260) 3.0 V6 and Cadillac CTS III 3.6 V6: 1.3 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
JaguarXF (X260)3.0 V6
8.3 L/100 km
28.3 mpg US
34.0 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Jaguar XF (X260) 3.0 V6 and Cadillac CTS III 3.6 V6: 1.1 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
JaguarXF (X260)3.0 V6
199 hp/t
148 kW/t
5.0 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
JaguarXF (X260)3.0 V6
892 km
554 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
JaguarXF (X260)3.0 V6
340 hp
254 kW
5.4 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
JaguarXF (X260)3.0 V6
Power
340 hp
254 kW
0-100 km/h5.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
505 L
17.8 cu ft
Length
4,954 mm
195.0 in
Height
1,457 mm
57.4 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
JaguarXF (X260)3.0 V6
Power
340 hp
254 kW
0-100 km/h5.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
8.3 L/100 km
28.3 mpg US
34.0 mpg UK

Jaguar XF (X260) 3.0 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
JaguarXF (X260)3.0 V6
8.3 L/100 km
28.3 mpg US
34.0 mpg UK
5.4 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
JaguarXF (X260)3.0 V6
199 hp/t
148 kW/t
5.0 kg/hp
8.3 L/100 km
28.3 mpg US
34.0 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleCadillacCTS III3.6 V6JaguarXF (X260)3.0 V6
Power
340 hp
254 kW
340 hp
254 kW
Torque
386 Nm
285 lb-ft
450 Nm
332 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.7 s
5.4 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
1,710 kg
3,770 lb
Fuel consumption
9.4 L/100 km
25.0 mpg US
30.1 mpg UK
8.3 L/100 km
28.3 mpg US
34.0 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
505 L
17.8 cu ft
Length
4,954 mm
195.0 in
Height
1,457 mm
57.4 in
Range score
766 km
476 mi
892 km
554 mi
CO2 score
-
198 g/km
Trunk score
388 L
13.7 cu ft
505 L
17.8 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
192 hp/t
143 kW/t
5.2 kg/hp
199 hp/t
148 kW/t
5.0 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 V6Jaguar XF (X260) 3.0 V6
Consumption9.4 L/100 km25 mpg US30.1 mpg UK8.3 L/100 km28.3 mpg US34 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km16.45 LC100 km14.53 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi26.47 LC100 mi23.38 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,410 L372 US gal310 UK gal1,245 L329 US gal274 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,468 LC/year2,179 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Cadillac CTS III 3.6 V6

  • Has 15 km/h (9 mph) higher top speed

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk

Jaguar XF (X260) 3.0 V6

  • Has 64 Nm more
  • Is 65 kg lighter
  • Is 1.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 1.1 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 7 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 126 km (78 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 117 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Lowest top speed

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