2021 Cadillac XT5 0-60 time, horsepower and power-to-weight
0-60 mph, quickest trim
5.8s
- Sport AWD, 310 hp.
- Estimate from power and weight.
- 0-60: top 40% of 145 SUVs (2021).
- Horsepower: top 49% of 145 SUVs (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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sport AWD | 3.6L 6-cyl | 310 hp | 271 lb-ft | 4,338 lb | 143 | 14.0 | 5.8 sEstimate | 9-speed automatic | AWD | $55,095 |
| Premium Luxury AWD | 2.0L 4-cyl | 235 hp | 258 lb-ft | 4,206 lb | 112 | 17.9 | 7.0 sEstimate | 9-speed automatic | AWD | $50,795 |
| Luxury FWD | 2.0L 4-cyl | 235 hp | 258 lb-ft | 3,915 lb | 120 | 16.7 | 7.2 sEstimate | 9-speed automatic | FWD | $43,995 |
| Premium Luxury FWD | 2.0L 4-cyl | 235 hp | 258 lb-ft | 3,997 lb | 118 | 17.0 | 7.4 sEstimate | 9-speed automatic | FWD | $48,795 |
| Luxury AWD | 2.0L 4-cyl | 235 hp | 258 lb-ft | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | 9-speed automatic | AWD | $45,995 |
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 | 4 | 235 hp | Luxury FWD | $43,995 | Base | $1,600 | Base |
| 3.6L 6-cyl | 1 | 310 hp | Sport AWD | $55,095 | +$11,100 | $1,829 | +$229 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9-speed automatic | 5 | Luxury FWD | $43,995 | 5.8 s |
Rivals with more hp and better mpg
Compared with the Luxury FWD: 235 hp, 24 mpg, $43,995. Other makes, SUVs, within 15% of the price.
| Model | Trim | hp | mpg | MSRP | 0-60 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kia Sorento | SX FWD | 281 hp | 25 mpg | $37,990 | 6.4 s |
| Subaru Outback | Limited XT AWD | 260 hp | 26 mpg | $37,995 | 6.1 s |
| INFINITI QX50 | PURE FWD | 268 hp | 26 mpg | $38,050 | N/A |
| Toyota RAV4 Prime | SE AWD | 302 hp | 38 mpg | $38,350 | 5.8 s |
| Toyota Highlander | Hybrid LE FWD | 243 hp | 36 mpg | $38,735 | N/A |
| Hyundai Santa Fe | Limited FWD | 277 hp | 25 mpg | $38,750 | N/A |
Cheapest 6 of 20.
XT5 by year
Which is faster?
Quickest trim of each car, unless you pick a trim.
2021 Cadillac XT5: 0.1 s quicker to 60. More hp per ton: 2021 Chevrolet Tahoe.
| Measure | 2021 Cadillac XT5 | 2021 Chevrolet Tahoe |
|---|---|---|
| Trim | Sport AWD | High Country RWD |
| 0-60 | 5.8 s | 5.9 s |
| Basis | Estimate | Estimate |
| Horsepower | 310 hp | 420 hp |
| Curb weight | 4,338 lb | 5,356 lb |
| hp per ton | 143 | 157 |
| lb per hp | 14.0 | 12.8 |
| MSRP | $55,095 | $69,700 |
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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