Car comparison

Cadillac STS 3.6 i V6vsNissan Teana 3.5 i V6

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

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Cadillac STS

3.6 i V6

258 hp3564 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSedan2004-2011
VS

Nissan Teana

3.5 i V6

245 hp3498 ccGasolineFWDNaturally aspiratedSedan2003-2008

Comparison overview

Use the estimates as comparison hints and verify exact figures before making decisions.

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Nissan Teana 3.5 i V6

  • Lightest
    1,589 kg
    3,503 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    154 hp/t
    115 kW/t
    6.5 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    10.8 L/100 km
    21.8 mpg US
    26.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    15.0 L/100 km
    15.7 mpg US
    18.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    8.4 L/100 km
    28.0 mpg US
    33.6 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    648 km
    403 mi
  • Largest trunk
    476 L
  • Best economy score
    78/100
  • Best practicality score
    75/100

Cadillac STS 3.6 i V6

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.4 s
  • Fastest top speed
    229 km/h
    142 mph
  • Most powerful
    258 hp
    192 kW
  • Highest torque
    346 Nm
    255 lb-ft
  • Best overall score
    60/100
  • Best performance score
    53/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelCadillacSTS3.6 i V6NissanTeana3.5 i V6
Power
258hp192kW
245hp183kW
Torque
346Nm255lb-ft
330Nm243lb-ft
Curb weight
1,782kg3,929lb
1,589kg3,503lb
Gross weight-
2,040kg4,497lb
Top speed
229 km/h
142 mph
Unrestricted
225 km/h140 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
66.2s99% target: 227 km/h / 141 mph
Calculated
66.7s99% target: 223 km/h / 138 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.4s
7.9s
0-200 km/h
28.5s
Calculated
31.0s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.0s
Calculated
7.5s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
12.2L/100 km19.3mpg US23.2mpg UK
10.8L/100 km21.8mpg US26.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
18.1L/100 km13mpg US15.6mpg UK
15L/100 km15.7mpg US18.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
8.7L/100 km27mpg US32.5mpg UK
8.4L/100 km28mpg US33.6mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.3s
Calculated
15.7s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
145hp/t108kW/t66hp/1000 lb
Calculated
154hp/t115kW/t70hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
194Nm/t130lb-ft/ton
Calculated
208Nm/t139lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
541km336mi
Calculated
648km403mi
Calculated
Displacement
3,564cc217cu in
3,498cc213cu in
Length
4,985mm196in
4,845mm191in
Width
1,843mm73in
1,765mm69in
Height
1,464mm58in
1,475mm58in
Wheelbase
2,957mm116in
2,775mm109in
Front track
1,596mm63in
1,530mm60in
Rear track
1,581mm62in
1,535mm60in
Trunk volume
464L
476L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
66L
70L
CO2 emissions
285g/km
-

Performance charts

Use the estimates as comparison hints and verify exact figures before making decisions.

Dyno simulation

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

Cadillac STS 3.6 i V6Nissan Teana 3.5 i V6PowerTorque
  • Cadillac STS 3.6 i V6: Power / Torque
  • Nissan Teana 3.5 i V6: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
CadillacSTS3.6 i V66,200 rpm3,200 rpm6,450 rpm
NissanTeana3.5 i V66,000 rpm3,600 rpm6,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricCadillacSTS3.6 i V6NissanTeana3.5 i V6
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.0 s
7.5 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.4 s
7.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
28.5 s
31.0 s
Top speed
229 km/h
142 mph
Unrestricted
225 km/h140 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.7 s
2.8 s
330 ft
101 m
6.9 s
7.1 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.2 s
10.5 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.0 s
13.3 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.3 s
15.7 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
156 km/h
97 mph
153 km/h
95 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
CadillacSTS3.6 i V6
258 hp
192 kW
NissanTeana3.5 i V6
245 hp
183 kW

Cadillac STS 3.6 i V6 has 13 hp more than Nissan Teana 3.5 i V6.

The biggest power difference is between Nissan Teana 3.5 i V6 and Cadillac STS 3.6 i V6: 13 hp (10 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
CadillacSTS3.6 i V6
346 Nm
255 lb-ft
NissanTeana3.5 i V6
330 Nm
243 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
CadillacSTS3.6 i V6
1,782 kg
3,929 lb
NissanTeana3.5 i V6
1,589 kg
3,503 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
CadillacSTS3.6 i V6
229 km/h
142 mph
NissanTeana3.5 i V6
Unrestricted
225 km/h140 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
CadillacSTS3.6 i V67.4 s
NissanTeana3.5 i V67.9 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Cadillac STS 3.6 i V6 and Nissan Teana 3.5 i V6: 0.5 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
CadillacSTS3.6 i V6
12.2 L/100 km
19.3 mpg US
23.2 mpg UK
NissanTeana3.5 i V6
10.8 L/100 km
21.8 mpg US
26.2 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Nissan Teana 3.5 i V6 and Cadillac STS 3.6 i V6: 1.4 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
CadillacSTS3.6 i V6
145 hp/t
108 kW/t
6.9 kg/hp
NissanTeana3.5 i V6
154 hp/t
115 kW/t
6.5 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Chart data table
VehicleValue
CadillacSTS3.6 i V6
541 km
336 mi
NissanTeana3.5 i V6
648 km
403 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
CadillacSTS3.6 i V6
258 hp
192 kW
7.4 s
229 km/h
142 mph
NissanTeana3.5 i V6
245 hp
183 kW
7.9 s
Unrestricted
225 km/h140 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 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
CadillacSTS3.6 i V6
Power
258 hp
192 kW
0-100 km/h7.4 s
Top speed
229 km/h
142 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
464 L
16.4 cu ft
Length
4,985 mm
196.3 in
Height
1,464 mm
57.6 in
NissanTeana3.5 i V6
Power
245 hp
183 kW
0-100 km/h7.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
225 km/h140 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
476 L
16.8 cu ft
Length
4,845 mm
190.7 in
Height
1,475 mm
58.1 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
CadillacSTS3.6 i V6
Power
258 hp
192 kW
0-100 km/h7.4 s
Top speed
229 km/h
142 mph
12.2 L/100 km
19.3 mpg US
23.2 mpg UK
NissanTeana3.5 i V6
Power
245 hp
183 kW
0-100 km/h7.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
225 km/h140 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
10.8 L/100 km
21.8 mpg US
26.2 mpg UK

Cadillac STS 3.6 i 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
CadillacSTS3.6 i V6
12.2 L/100 km
19.3 mpg US
23.2 mpg UK
7.4 s
NissanTeana3.5 i V6
10.8 L/100 km
21.8 mpg US
26.2 mpg UK
7.9 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
CadillacSTS3.6 i V6
145 hp/t
108 kW/t
6.9 kg/hp
12.2 L/100 km
19.3 mpg US
23.2 mpg UK
NissanTeana3.5 i V6
154 hp/t
115 kW/t
6.5 kg/hp
10.8 L/100 km
21.8 mpg US
26.2 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleCadillacSTS3.6 i V6NissanTeana3.5 i V6
Power
258 hp
192 kW
245 hp
183 kW
Torque
346 Nm
255 lb-ft
330 Nm
243 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.4 s
7.9 s
Top speed
229 km/h
142 mph
Unrestricted
225 km/h140 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Lightness
1,782 kg
3,929 lb
1,589 kg
3,503 lb
Fuel consumption
12.2 L/100 km
19.3 mpg US
23.2 mpg UK
10.8 L/100 km
21.8 mpg US
26.2 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
464 L
16.4 cu ft
Length
4,985 mm
196.3 in
Height
1,464 mm
57.6 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
476 L
16.8 cu ft
Length
4,845 mm
190.7 in
Height
1,475 mm
58.1 in
Range score
541 km
336 mi
648 km
403 mi
CO2 score
285 g/km
-
Trunk score
464 L
16.4 cu ft
476 L
16.8 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
145 hp/t
108 kW/t
6.9 kg/hp
154 hp/t
115 kW/t
6.5 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.

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LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleCadillac STS 3.6 i V6Nissan Teana 3.5 i V6
Consumption12.2 L/100 km19.3 mpg US23.2 mpg UK10.8 L/100 km21.8 mpg US26.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km21.35 LC100 km18.90 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi34.36 LC100 mi30.42 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,830 L483 US gal403 UK gal1,620 L428 US gal356 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,203 LC/year2,835 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Cadillac STS 3.6 i V6

  • Has 13 hp more
  • Has 16 Nm more
  • Is 0.5 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 4 km/h (2 mph) higher top speed

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk

Nissan Teana 3.5 i V6

  • Is 193 kg lighter
  • Uses 1.4 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 9 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 107 km (67 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 12 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

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

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