Cadillac CT5-V Blackwing vs Audi RS3 Sportback

Comparison winners

4 metrics
0-100 winner Cadillac CT5-V Blackwing 3.6 s Runner-up: 3.7 s
Power winner Cadillac CT5-V Blackwing 668 hp Runner-up: 407 hp
Cargo winner Cadillac CT5-V Blackwing 340 L Runner-up: 282 L
Price winner Audi RS3 Sportback $65,500 Runner-up: $92,990

How the specs compare

This comparison sets the 2024 Cadillac CT5-V Blackwing against the 2026 Audi RS3 Sportback. 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 Cadillac CT5-V Blackwing has the quicker recorded 0-100 km/h time at 3.6 seconds, compared with 3.7 seconds for 2026 Audi RS3 Sportback. 2024 Cadillac CT5-V Blackwing has the higher listed output at 668 hp; 2026 Audi RS3 Sportback is rated at 407 hp, a difference of 261 hp. The torque figures follow 2024 Cadillac CT5-V Blackwing at 893 Nm and 2026 Audi RS3 Sportback at 500 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

2026 Audi RS3 Sportback has the lower recorded consumption at 9.1 L/100km; 2024 Cadillac CT5-V Blackwing is listed at 13.5 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 Cadillac CT5-V Blackwing provides the larger quoted cargo volume: 340 litres versus 282 litres, a difference of 58 litres. 2024 Cadillac CT5-V Blackwing is 543 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

2026 Audi RS3 Sportback has the lower listed starting price at $65,500, compared with $92,990 for 2024 Cadillac CT5-V Blackwing. 2024 Cadillac CT5-V Blackwing 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-V Blackwing2024 Audi RS3 Sportback2026
Performance
0-100 km/h3.6 s3.7 s
Top Speed322 km/h300 km/h
Power668 hp407 hp
Torque893 Nm500 Nm
Range & Efficiency
Fuel Tank66 L50 L
Efficiency13.5 L/100km9.1 L/100km
CO2 Emissions307 g/km208 g/km
Size & Capacity
Length4,924 mm4,381 mm
Ground Clearance120 mm128 mm
Cargo340 L282 L
Curb Weight1,861 kg1,575 kg
Seats55
Turning Circle11.6 m10.9 m
Starting MSRP$92,990$65,500

Cadillac CT5-V Blackwing vs Audi RS3 Sportback questions answered

Which is faster, the 2024 Cadillac CT5-V Blackwing or the 2026 Audi RS3 Sportback?

2024 Cadillac CT5-V Blackwing is quicker from 0-100 km/h at 3.6 seconds, versus 3.7 seconds for 2026 Audi RS3 Sportback.

Which has the higher top speed, the 2024 Cadillac CT5-V Blackwing or the 2026 Audi RS3 Sportback?

2024 Cadillac CT5-V Blackwing has the higher listed top speed at 322 km/h (200 mph), compared with 300 km/h (186 mph).

Which has more horsepower, the 2024 Cadillac CT5-V Blackwing or the 2026 Audi RS3 Sportback?

2024 Cadillac CT5-V Blackwing has more power at 668 hp, a 261 hp advantage over 2026 Audi RS3 Sportback.

Which has more cargo or boot space, the 2024 Cadillac CT5-V Blackwing or the 2026 Audi RS3 Sportback?

2024 Cadillac CT5-V Blackwing has more listed cargo space at 340 litres (12.0 cu ft), versus 282 litres (10.0 cu ft).

Which is heavier, the 2024 Cadillac CT5-V Blackwing or the 2026 Audi RS3 Sportback?

2024 Cadillac CT5-V Blackwing is heavier at 1,861 kg (4,103 lb), while 2026 Audi RS3 Sportback is listed at 1,575 kg (3,472 lb).

Which is cheaper, the 2024 Cadillac CT5-V Blackwing or the 2026 Audi RS3 Sportback?

2026 Audi RS3 Sportback has the lower recorded starting MSRP at $65,500 USD, compared with $92,990 USD for 2024 Cadillac CT5-V Blackwing. Regional pricing and equipment can differ.

Which is better, the 2024 Cadillac CT5-V Blackwing or the 2026 Audi RS3 Sportback?

2024 Cadillac CT5-V Blackwing 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.