Cadillac CTS vs Buick LaCrosse
Overview | |
MSRP$45,560 | MSRP$32,065 |
Average price$14,517 | Average price$12,201 |
Listings1356 | Listings1256 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews8.3 out of 10 | Expert reviews8.0 out of 10 |
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. | |
Reviews SummaryWithin the General Motors hierarchy of brands, Buick has always served as a bridge between less-expensive Chevrolets and more-expensive Cadillacs. From time to time throughout its long history, Buick has built youthful cars, it has built performance cars, and it has built world-class cars. The image that sticks, however, is based on the chrome-encrusted barges Buick peddled for decades to older and wealthier people who did not or would not buy a Caddy. Times are changing, though, and the redesigned 2017 Buick LaCrosse is a perfect example illustrating the company’s metamorphosis. | |
Popular Features & Specs | |
Engine2.0L 268 hp I4 | Engine3.6L 310 hp V6 |
Drive TrainRWD | Drive TrainFWD |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Horsepower268 hp @ 5600 rpm | Horsepower310 hp @ 6800 rpm |
MPG City21 | MPG City21 |
MPG Highway31 | MPG Highway31 |
Engine | |
Engine Name2.0L 268 hp I4 | Engine Name3.6L 310 hp V6 |
Torque295 lb-ft @ 3000 rpm | Torque268 lb-ft @ 5200 rpm |
Horsepower268 hp @ 5600 rpm | Horsepower310 hp @ 6800 rpm |
DrivetrainRWD | DrivetrainFWD |
Fuel Economy | |
MPG City21 | MPG City21 |
MPG Highway31 | MPG Highway31 |
Interior | |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Safety | |
Front Crash Overall5 | Front Crash Overall5 |
Side Crash Overall5 | Side Crash Overall5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space13.7 cu ft | Cargo Space15.0 cu ft |
Curb Weight3646 lbs | Curb Weight3598 lbs |
Height57.2 in | Height57.5 in |
Length195.5 in | Length197.5 in |
Width80.8 in | Width73.5 in |
Wheelbase114.6 in | Wheelbase114.4 in |
Number of doors4 | Number of doors4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity1000 lbs | Maximum Towing Capacity |
Overview | ||
MSRP | $45,560 | $32,065 |
Average price | $14,517 | $12,201 |
Listings | ||
Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | 4.5 | 4.5 |
Expert reviews | 8.3 out of 10Read full review | 8.0 out of 10Read full review |
Pros & cons | ||
Summary | 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. | Within the General Motors hierarchy of brands, Buick has always served as a bridge between less-expensive Chevrolets and more-expensive Cadillacs. From time to time throughout its long history, Buick has built youthful cars, it has built performance cars, and it has built world-class cars. The image that sticks, however, is based on the chrome-encrusted barges Buick peddled for decades to older and wealthier people who did not or would not buy a Caddy. Times are changing, though, and the redesigned 2017 Buick LaCrosse is a perfect example illustrating the company’s metamorphosis. |
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Popular Features & Specs | ||
Engine | 2.0L 268 hp I4 | 3.6L 310 hp V6 |
Drive Train | RWD | FWD |
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Horsepower | 268 hp @ 5600 rpm | 310 hp @ 6800 rpm |
MPG City | 21 | 21 |
MPG Highway | 31 | 31 |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 2.0L 268 hp I4 | 3.6L 310 hp V6 |
Torque | 295 lb-ft @ 3000 rpm | 268 lb-ft @ 5200 rpm |
Horsepower | 268 hp @ 5600 rpm | 310 hp @ 6800 rpm |
Drivetrain | RWD | FWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
MPG City | 21 | 21 |
MPG Highway | 31 | 31 |
Interior | ||
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Safety | ||
Front Crash Overall | 5 | 5 |
Side Crash Overall | 5 | 5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 13.7 cu ft | 15.0 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 3646 lbs | 3598 lbs |
Height | 57.2 in | 57.5 in |
Length | 195.5 in | 197.5 in |
Width | 80.8 in | 73.5 in |
Wheelbase | 114.6 in | 114.4 in |
Number of doors | 4 | 4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity | 1000 lbs | |
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