Cadillac CT5 Premium Luxury vs Volkswagen Arteon 2.0 TSI R-Line 4MOTION

Comparison winners

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0-100 winner Volkswagen Arteon 2.0 TSI R-Line 4MOTION 5.6 s Runner-up: 7.0 s
Power winner Volkswagen Arteon 2.0 TSI R-Line 4MOTION 280 hp Runner-up: 237 hp
Cargo winner Volkswagen Arteon 2.0 TSI R-Line 4MOTION 563 L Runner-up: 340 L
Price winner Cadillac CT5 Premium Luxury $39,090 Runner-up: $44,000

How the specs compare

This comparison sets the 2024 Cadillac CT5 Premium Luxury against the 2024 Volkswagen Arteon 2.0 TSI R-Line 4MOTION. Both belong to the sedan class, so their dimensions, performance and utility figures address a broadly similar type of car. Both use petrol powertrains, allowing a relatively direct comparison of the recorded energy figures.

Performance, power and 0-100 km/h

2024 Volkswagen Arteon 2.0 TSI R-Line 4MOTION has the quicker recorded 0-100 km/h time at 5.6 seconds, compared with 7.0 seconds for 2024 Cadillac CT5 Premium Luxury. 2024 Volkswagen Arteon 2.0 TSI R-Line 4MOTION has the higher listed output at 280 hp; 2024 Cadillac CT5 Premium Luxury is rated at 237 hp, a difference of 43 hp. The torque figures follow 2024 Volkswagen Arteon 2.0 TSI R-Line 4MOTION at 350 Nm and 2024 Cadillac CT5 Premium Luxury at 258 Nm. These figures describe straight-line potential only; they do not establish braking performance, ride quality, steering response or durability under repeated hard use.

Range, battery, charging and efficiency

2024 Volkswagen Arteon 2.0 TSI R-Line 4MOTION has the lower recorded consumption at 7.9 L/100km; 2024 Cadillac CT5 Premium Luxury is listed at 9.0 L/100km. Test cycle, temperature, wheel size and charging conditions can materially affect these results, so only figures measured on the same basis should be treated as directly comparable.

Dimensions, cargo space and towing

2024 Volkswagen Arteon 2.0 TSI R-Line 4MOTION provides the larger quoted cargo volume: 563 litres versus 340 litres, a difference of 223 litres. 2024 Cadillac CT5 Premium Luxury is 62 mm longer overall. Exterior size is not a benefit by itself: a longer body may create useful room, but cargo shape, rear-seat space and ease of parking still require a physical inspection.

Price and overall assessment

2024 Cadillac CT5 Premium Luxury has the lower listed starting price at $39,090, compared with $44,000 for 2024 Volkswagen Arteon 2.0 TSI R-Line 4MOTION. 2024 Volkswagen Arteon 2.0 TSI R-Line 4MOTION leads in more of the shared headline fields, but that is not a universal verdict: a buyer should weight price, performance, range and utility rather than simply count category wins. The assessment is based on the specifications shown here; it is not presented as a two-car road test.

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Specification Cadillac CT5 Premium Luxury2024 Volkswagen Arteon 2.0 TSI R-Line 4MOTION2024
Performance
0-100 km/h7.0 s5.6 s
Top Speed210 km/h250 km/h
Power237 hp280 hp
Torque258 Nm350 Nm
Range & Efficiency
Fuel Tank60 L55 L
Efficiency9 L/100km7.9 L/100km
CO2 Emissions206 g/km180 g/km
Size & Capacity
Length4,924 mm4,862 mm
Ground Clearance140 mm125 mm
Cargo340 L563 L
Curb Weight1,665 kg1,620 kg
Seats55
Turning Circle11.6 m11.4 m
Starting MSRP$39,090$44,000

Cadillac CT5 Premium Luxury vs Volkswagen Arteon 2.0 TSI R-Line 4MOTION questions answered

Which is faster, the 2024 Cadillac CT5 Premium Luxury or the 2024 Volkswagen Arteon 2.0 TSI R-Line 4MOTION?

2024 Volkswagen Arteon 2.0 TSI R-Line 4MOTION is quicker from 0-100 km/h at 5.6 seconds, versus 7.0 seconds for 2024 Cadillac CT5 Premium Luxury.

Which has the higher top speed, the 2024 Cadillac CT5 Premium Luxury or the 2024 Volkswagen Arteon 2.0 TSI R-Line 4MOTION?

2024 Volkswagen Arteon 2.0 TSI R-Line 4MOTION has the higher listed top speed at 250 km/h (155 mph), compared with 210 km/h (130 mph).

Which has more horsepower, the 2024 Cadillac CT5 Premium Luxury or the 2024 Volkswagen Arteon 2.0 TSI R-Line 4MOTION?

2024 Volkswagen Arteon 2.0 TSI R-Line 4MOTION has more power at 280 hp, a 43 hp advantage over 2024 Cadillac CT5 Premium Luxury.

Which has more cargo or boot space, the 2024 Cadillac CT5 Premium Luxury or the 2024 Volkswagen Arteon 2.0 TSI R-Line 4MOTION?

2024 Volkswagen Arteon 2.0 TSI R-Line 4MOTION has more listed cargo space at 563 litres (19.9 cu ft), versus 340 litres (12.0 cu ft).

Which is heavier, the 2024 Cadillac CT5 Premium Luxury or the 2024 Volkswagen Arteon 2.0 TSI R-Line 4MOTION?

2024 Cadillac CT5 Premium Luxury is heavier at 1,665 kg (3,671 lb), while 2024 Volkswagen Arteon 2.0 TSI R-Line 4MOTION is listed at 1,620 kg (3,571 lb).

Which is cheaper, the 2024 Cadillac CT5 Premium Luxury or the 2024 Volkswagen Arteon 2.0 TSI R-Line 4MOTION?

2024 Cadillac CT5 Premium Luxury has the lower recorded starting MSRP at $39,090 USD, compared with $44,000 USD for 2024 Volkswagen Arteon 2.0 TSI R-Line 4MOTION. Regional pricing and equipment can differ.

Which is better, the 2024 Cadillac CT5 Premium Luxury or the 2024 Volkswagen Arteon 2.0 TSI R-Line 4MOTION?

2024 Volkswagen Arteon 2.0 TSI R-Line 4MOTION leads in more of the shared headline fields, but that is not a universal verdict: a buyer should weight price, performance, range and utility rather than simply count category wins. This comparison is based on recorded specifications rather than a road test, so the right choice depends on the buyer's priorities.