Toyota Avalon vs Cadillac CTS
Overview | |
Years produced2003-2019 | Years produced1995-2022 |
MSRP$45,560 | MSRP$36,125 |
Listings1128 | Listings1789 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews8.3 out of 10 | Expert reviews6.0 out of 10 |
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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 SummaryThe 2021 Toyota Avalon serves a simple function. It bridges the price gap between the Toyota Camry and the Lexus ES. In fact, the Avalon and the Lexus are essentially the same cars, the latter offering a greater degree of refinement and a more appealing design. Otherwise, there isn’t a reason for the Avalon to exist in a world gone mad for SUVs. And that’s especially true when a certified pre-owned Lexus ES that’s just a year or two old costs less than the new Toyota. | |
Popular Features & Specs | |
Engine2.0L 268 hp I4 | Engine2.5L 205 hp I4 |
Drive TrainRWD | Drive TrainAWD |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Horsepower268 hp @ 5600 rpm | Horsepower205 hp @ 6600 rpm |
MPG City21 | MPG City25 |
MPG Highway31 | MPG Highway34 |
Engine | |
Engine Name2.0L 268 hp I4 | Engine Name2.5L 205 hp I4 |
Torque295 lb-ft @ 3000 rpm | Torque185 lb-ft @ 5000 rpm |
Horsepower268 hp @ 5600 rpm | Horsepower205 hp @ 6600 rpm |
DrivetrainRWD | DrivetrainAWD |
Fuel Economy | |
MPG City21 | MPG City25 |
MPG Highway31 | MPG Highway34 |
Interior | |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Safety | |
Front Crash Overall5 | Front Crash Overall4 |
Side Crash Overall5 | Side Crash Overall5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space13.7 cu ft | Cargo Space16.1 cu ft |
Curb Weight3646 lbs | Curb Weight3580 lbs |
Height57.2 in | Height56.7 in |
Length195.5 in | Length195.9 in |
Width80.8 in | Width72.8 in |
Wheelbase114.6 in | Wheelbase113.0 in |
Maximum Payload | Maximum Payload940 lbs |
Number of doors4 | Number of doors4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity1000 lbs | Maximum Towing Capacity |
Overview | ||
Years produced | 2003-2019 | 1995-2022 |
MSRP | $45,560 | $36,125 |
Listings | ||
Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | ||
Expert reviews | 8.3 out of 10Read full review | 6.0 out of 10Read full review |
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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. | The 2021 Toyota Avalon serves a simple function. It bridges the price gap between the Toyota Camry and the Lexus ES. In fact, the Avalon and the Lexus are essentially the same cars, the latter offering a greater degree of refinement and a more appealing design. Otherwise, there isn’t a reason for the Avalon to exist in a world gone mad for SUVs. And that’s especially true when a certified pre-owned Lexus ES that’s just a year or two old costs less than the new Toyota. |
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Popular Features & Specs | ||
Engine | 2.0L 268 hp I4 | 2.5L 205 hp I4 |
Drive Train | RWD | AWD |
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Horsepower | 268 hp @ 5600 rpm | 205 hp @ 6600 rpm |
MPG City | 21 | 25 |
MPG Highway | 31 | 34 |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 2.0L 268 hp I4 | 2.5L 205 hp I4 |
Torque | 295 lb-ft @ 3000 rpm | 185 lb-ft @ 5000 rpm |
Horsepower | 268 hp @ 5600 rpm | 205 hp @ 6600 rpm |
Drivetrain | RWD | AWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
MPG City | 21 | 25 |
MPG Highway | 31 | 34 |
Interior | ||
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Safety | ||
Front Crash Overall | 5 | 4 |
Side Crash Overall | 5 | 5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 13.7 cu ft | 16.1 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 3646 lbs | 3580 lbs |
Height | 57.2 in | 56.7 in |
Length | 195.5 in | 195.9 in |
Width | 80.8 in | 72.8 in |
Wheelbase | 114.6 in | 113.0 in |
Maximum Payload | 940 lbs | |
Number of doors | 4 | 4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity | 1000 lbs | |
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