2021 Cadillac XT6 0-60 time, horsepower and power-to-weight
0-60 mph, quickest trim
6.1s
- Premium Luxury AWD, 310 hp.
- Estimate from power and weight.
- 0-60: rank 73 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Premium Luxury AWD | 3.6L 6-cyl | 310 hp | 271 lb-ft | 4,644 lb | 134 | 15.0 | 6.1 sEstimate | 9-speed automatic | AWD | $54,945 |
| Sport AWD | 3.6L 6-cyl | 310 hp | 271 lb-ft | 4,690 lb | 132 | 15.1 | 6.1 sEstimate | 9-speed automatic | AWD | $57,445 |
| Luxury FWD | 2.0L 4-cyl | 235 hp | 258 lb-ft | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | 9-speed automatic | FWD | $48,045 |
| Luxury AWD | 4-cyl | 235 hp | 258 lb-ft | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | 9-speed automatic | AWD | $50,045 |
| Premium Luxury FWD | 3.6L 6-cyl | 310 hp | 271 lb-ft | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | 9-speed automatic | FWD | $52,945 |
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
3 engines offered.
| Engine | Trims | hp | Cheapest trim | MSRP | Price step | Fuel a year | Fuel vs base |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.0L 4-cyl | 1 | 235 hp | Luxury FWD | $48,045 | Base | $1,670 | Base |
| 4-cyl | 1 | 235 hp | Luxury AWD | $50,045 | +$2,000 | $1,670 | $0 |
| 3.6L 6-cyl | 3 | 310 hp | Premium Luxury FWD | $52,945 | +$2,900 | $1,829 | +$159 |
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 | $48,045 | 6.1 s |
Rivals with more hp and better mpg
Compared with the Luxury FWD: 235 hp, 23 mpg, $48,045. Other makes, SUVs, within 15% of the price.
| Model | Trim | hp | mpg | MSRP | 0-60 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ford Explorer | Hybrid Police Interceptor Utility AWD | 318 hp | 25 mpg | $40,845 | N/A |
| Kia Sorento | SX-Prestige FWD | 281 hp | 25 mpg | $40,950 | 6.4 s |
| Volvo XC40 | T5 R-Design AWD | 248 hp | 25 mpg | $40,950 | 6.1 s |
| Acura RDX | FWD w/Technology Package | 272 hp | 24 mpg | $41,300 | N/A |
| MINI Countryman | John Cooper Works ALL4 AWD | 301 hp | 26 mpg | $41,500 | 6.6 s |
| INFINITI QX50 | LUXE FWD | 268 hp | 26 mpg | $41,600 | N/A |
Cheapest 6 of 22.
XT6 by year
Which is faster?
Quickest trim of each car, unless you pick a trim.
2021 Audi Q5 Sportback: 0.4 s quicker to 60.
| Measure | 2021 Cadillac XT6 | 2021 Audi Q5 Sportback |
|---|---|---|
| Trim | Premium Luxury AWD | 45 TFSI Premium AWD |
| 0-60 | 6.1 s | 5.7 s |
| Basis | Estimate | Tested |
| Horsepower | 310 hp | 261 hp |
| Curb weight | 4,644 lb | N/A |
| hp per ton | 134 | N/A |
| lb per hp | 15.0 | N/A |
| MSRP | $54,945 | $47,800 |
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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