Acura TL vs Cadillac CTS
Overview | |
MSRP$33,725 | MSRP$45,560 |
Average price$9,865 | Average price$14,517 |
Listings817 | Listings1356 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews8.0 out of 10 | Expert reviews8.3 out of 10 |
Reviews SummaryFor its final year of the current generation, the 2008 Acura TL returns with even more power and some touchups to its hot exterior. It remains one of the best values among luxury sedans, and the Type-S model turns up the heat. | |
Reviews SummaryEvery brand needs to undergo occasional makeovers to keep its product portfolio relevant. Brands like Lexus and Jaguar have been doing this the last 5 to 10 years, but the brand that took it upon itself to reinvent its image, and the car that started it all, was the CTS. It arrived in 2002 and was the first truly modern Cadillac. Unlike its big land-barge predecessors, the CTS was taut and featured angular styling and forward-looking engines and technology. Each successive generation of the CTS has seen an evolution of the angles, the powertrains, and the tech, culminating with this car: the 2016 Cadillac CTS. The third generation of the CTS is the largest, most refined, and most high-tech version of the car to date. The third generation of the CTS debuted for the 2015 model year, and is largely carried over to 2016, save for a few key updates. | |
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Popular Features & Specs | |
Engine3.2L 258 hp V6 | Engine2.0L 268 hp I4 |
Drive TrainFWD | Drive TrainRWD |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Horsepower258 hp @ 6200 rpm | Horsepower268 hp @ 5600 rpm |
MPG City18 | MPG City21 |
MPG Highway26 | MPG Highway31 |
Engine | |
Engine Name3.2L 258 hp V6 | Engine Name2.0L 268 hp I4 |
Torque233 lb-ft @ 5000 rpm | Torque295 lb-ft @ 3000 rpm |
Horsepower258 hp @ 6200 rpm | Horsepower268 hp @ 5600 rpm |
DrivetrainFWD | DrivetrainRWD |
Fuel Economy | |
MPG City18 | MPG City21 |
MPG Highway26 | MPG Highway31 |
Interior | |
Leather SeatsStandard | Leather Seats |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Key Features | |
Navigation SystemOptional | Navigation System |
Sunroof/MoonroofStandard | Sunroof/Moonroof |
Safety | |
Front Crash Overall | Front Crash Overall5 |
Side Crash Overall | Side Crash Overall5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space12.5 cu ft | Cargo Space13.7 cu ft |
Curb Weight3623 lbs | Curb Weight3646 lbs |
Height56.7 in | Height57.2 in |
Length189.3 in | Length195.5 in |
Width72.2 in | Width80.8 in |
Wheelbase107.9 in | Wheelbase114.6 in |
Number of doors4 | Number of doors4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity | Maximum Towing Capacity1000 lbs |
Overview | ||
MSRP | $33,725 | $45,560 |
Average price | $9,865 | $14,517 |
Listings | ||
Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | 4.6 | 4.5 |
Expert reviews | 8.0 out of 10Read full review | 8.3 out of 10Read full review |
Pros & cons | ||
Summary | For its final year of the current generation, the 2008 Acura TL returns with even more power and some touchups to its hot exterior. It remains one of the best values among luxury sedans, and the Type-S model turns up the heat. | Every brand needs to undergo occasional makeovers to keep its product portfolio relevant. Brands like Lexus and Jaguar have been doing this the last 5 to 10 years, but the brand that took it upon itself to reinvent its image, and the car that started it all, was the CTS. It arrived in 2002 and was the first truly modern Cadillac. Unlike its big land-barge predecessors, the CTS was taut and featured angular styling and forward-looking engines and technology. Each successive generation of the CTS has seen an evolution of the angles, the powertrains, and the tech, culminating with this car: the 2016 Cadillac CTS. The third generation of the CTS is the largest, most refined, and most high-tech version of the car to date. The third generation of the CTS debuted for the 2015 model year, and is largely carried over to 2016, save for a few key updates. |
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Popular Features & Specs | ||
Engine | 3.2L 258 hp V6 | 2.0L 268 hp I4 |
Drive Train | FWD | RWD |
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Horsepower | 258 hp @ 6200 rpm | 268 hp @ 5600 rpm |
MPG City | 18 | 21 |
MPG Highway | 26 | 31 |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 3.2L 258 hp V6 | 2.0L 268 hp I4 |
Torque | 233 lb-ft @ 5000 rpm | 295 lb-ft @ 3000 rpm |
Horsepower | 258 hp @ 6200 rpm | 268 hp @ 5600 rpm |
Drivetrain | FWD | RWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
MPG City | 18 | 21 |
MPG Highway | 26 | 31 |
Interior | ||
Leather Seats | Standard | |
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Key Features | ||
Navigation System | Optional | |
Sunroof/Moonroof | Standard | |
Safety | ||
Front Crash Overall | 5 | |
Side Crash Overall | 5 | |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 12.5 cu ft | 13.7 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 3623 lbs | 3646 lbs |
Height | 56.7 in | 57.2 in |
Length | 189.3 in | 195.5 in |
Width | 72.2 in | 80.8 in |
Wheelbase | 107.9 in | 114.6 in |
Number of doors | 4 | 4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity | 1000 lbs | |
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