2021 Cadillac CT5 0-60 time, horsepower and power-to-weight
0-60 mph, quickest trim
5.2s
- 4dr Sdn V-Series RWD, 360 hp.
- Estimate from power and weight.
- 0-60: rank 43 of 84 sedans (2021).
- Horsepower: top 47% of 84 sedans (2021).
Every trim: 0-60 and power-to-weight
| Trim | Engine | hp | Torque | Curb weight | hp per ton | lb per hp | 0-60 and basis | Transmission | Drivetrain | MSRP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4dr Sdn V-Series RWD | 3.0L 6-cyl | 360 hp | 405 lb-ft | 3,974 lb | 181 | 11.0 | 5.2 sEstimate | 10-speed automatic | RWD | $47,795 |
| V-Series RWD | 3.0L 6-cyl | 360 hp | 405 lb-ft | 3,974 lb | 181 | 11.0 | 5.2 sEstimate | 10-speed automatic | RWD | $47,795 |
| Luxury Sedan AWD | 2.0L 4-cyl | 237 hp | 258 lb-ft | N/A | N/A | N/A | 6.7 sOnline | 10-speed automatic | AWD | $38,995 |
| Premium Luxury Sedan AWD | 2.0L 4-cyl | 237 hp | 258 lb-ft | N/A | N/A | N/A | 6.7 sOnline | 10-speed automatic | AWD | $42,795 |
| Sport Sedan AWD | 2.0L 4-cyl | 237 hp | 258 lb-ft | N/A | N/A | N/A | 6.7 sOnline | 10-speed automatic | AWD | $43,795 |
| V-Series AWD | 3.0L 6-cyl | 360 hp | 405 lb-ft | N/A | N/A | N/A | 6.7 sOnline | 10-speed automatic | AWD | $49,795 |
| 4dr Sdn Luxury RWD | 2.0L 4-cyl | 237 hp | 258 lb-ft | 3,659 lb | 130 | 15.4 | 6.8 sEstimate | 10-speed automatic | RWD | $36,995 |
| Luxury RWD | 2.0L 4-cyl | 237 hp | 258 lb-ft | 3,659 lb | 130 | 15.4 | 6.8 sEstimate | 10-speed automatic | RWD | $36,995 |
| 4dr Sdn Premium Luxury RWD | 2.0L 4-cyl | 237 hp | 258 lb-ft | 3,663 lb | 129 | 15.5 | 6.8 sEstimate | 10-speed automatic | RWD | $40,795 |
| Premium Luxury RWD | 2.0L 4-cyl | 237 hp | 258 lb-ft | 3,663 lb | 129 | 15.5 | 6.8 sEstimate | 10-speed automatic | RWD | $40,795 |
| 4dr Sdn Sport RWD | 2.0L 4-cyl | 237 hp | 258 lb-ft | 3,685 lb | 129 | 15.5 | 6.9 sEstimate | 10-speed automatic | RWD | $41,795 |
| Sport RWD | 2.0L 4-cyl | 237 hp | 258 lb-ft | 3,685 lb | 129 | 15.5 | 6.9 sEstimate | 10-speed automatic | RWD | $41,795 |
Ton = 2,000 lb. Curb weight, no passengers.
Estimates: a fit on 7,236 tested times, using power and weight. Typical error 0.3 s.
Engines offered
2 engines offered.
| Engine | Trims | hp | Cheapest trim | MSRP | Price step | Fuel a year | Fuel vs base |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.0L 4-cyl | 9 | 237 hp | 4dr Sdn Luxury RWD | $36,995 | Base | $1,477 | Base |
| 3.0L 6-cyl | 3 | 360 hp | 4dr Sdn V-Series RWD | $47,795 | +$10,800 | $1,829 | +$352 |
12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20.
Turbo: only when the engine or trim name says so.
Transmission
CVT: no.
| Transmission | Trims | Cheapest trim | MSRP | Quickest 0-60 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10-speed automatic | 12 | Luxury RWD | $36,995 | 5.2 s |
Rivals with more hp and better mpg
Compared with the Luxury RWD: 237 hp, 26 mpg, $36,995. Other makes, sedans, within 15% of the price.
| Model | Trim | hp | mpg | MSRP | 0-60 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hyundai Sonata | N Line FWD | 290 hp | 27 mpg | $33,300 | 5.1 s |
| Subaru Legacy | Limited XT AWD | 260 hp | 27 mpg | $34,445 | 8.3 s |
| Volvo S60 | T5 Momentum FWD | 250 hp | 27 mpg | $38,950 | 6.2 s |
| Alfa Romeo Giulia | RWD | 280 hp | 27 mpg | $40,350 | 5.8 s |
| Audi A4 | S line 45 TFSI Premium Plus AWD | 261 hp | 27 mpg | $40,900 | 5.2 s |
| BMW 3 Series | 330i RWD | 255 hp | 30 mpg | $41,250 | 5.6 s |
CT5 by year
Which is faster?
Quickest trim of each car, unless you pick a trim.
2021 Cadillac CT5: 1.0 s quicker to 60. More hp per ton: 2021 Cadillac CT5.
| Measure | 2021 Cadillac CT5 | 2021 Volkswagen Arteon |
|---|---|---|
| Trim | 4dr Sdn V-Series RWD | SE FWD |
| 0-60 | 5.2 s | 6.2 s |
| Basis | Estimate | Estimate |
| Horsepower | 360 hp | 268 hp |
| Curb weight | 3,974 lb | 3,686 lb |
| hp per ton | 181 | 145 |
| lb per hp | 11.0 | 13.8 |
| MSRP | $47,795 | $36,995 |
What this cannot tell you
0-60 times vary by test. Estimates use power and weight only.
Fuel cost uses EPA combined ratings.
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- Model-level, rule or estimate
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