Cadillac CT5 Premium Luxury vs Audi A3 35 TFSI

Comparison winners

4 metrics
0-100 winner Cadillac CT5 Premium Luxury 7.0 s Runner-up: 8.4 s
Power winner Cadillac CT5 Premium Luxury 237 hp Runner-up: 150 hp
Cargo winner Audi A3 35 TFSI 380 L Runner-up: 340 L
Price winner Audi A3 35 TFSI $35,400 Runner-up: $39,090

How the specs compare

This comparison sets the 2024 Cadillac CT5 Premium Luxury against the 2025 Audi A3 35 TFSI. 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 Premium Luxury has the quicker recorded 0-100 km/h time at 7.0 seconds, compared with 8.4 seconds for 2025 Audi A3 35 TFSI. 2024 Cadillac CT5 Premium Luxury has the higher listed output at 237 hp; 2025 Audi A3 35 TFSI is rated at 150 hp, a difference of 87 hp. The torque figures follow 2024 Cadillac CT5 Premium Luxury at 258 Nm and 2025 Audi A3 35 TFSI at 250 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

2025 Audi A3 35 TFSI has the lower recorded consumption at 6.5 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

2025 Audi A3 35 TFSI provides the larger quoted cargo volume: 380 litres versus 340 litres, a difference of 40 litres. 2024 Cadillac CT5 Premium Luxury is 581 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

2025 Audi A3 35 TFSI has the lower listed starting price at $35,400, compared with $39,090 for 2024 Cadillac CT5 Premium Luxury. The measured categories split evenly, so the better choice depends on which attributes matter most. The assessment is based on the specifications shown here; it is not presented as a two-car road test.

Prepared by CarsbySpec from the structured specifications displayed on this page. Missing values are not estimated, and component figures are not treated as directly comparable system figures. Read the methodology.

Specification Cadillac CT5 Premium Luxury2024 Audi A3 35 TFSI2025
Performance
0-100 km/h7.0 s8.4 s
Top Speed210 km/h222 km/h
Power237 hp150 hp
Torque258 Nm250 Nm
Range & Efficiency
Fuel Tank60 L50 L
Efficiency9 L/100km6.5 L/100km
CO2 Emissions206 g/km148 g/km
Size & Capacity
Length4,924 mm4,343 mm
Ground Clearance140 mm132 mm
Cargo340 L380 L
Curb Weight1,665 kg1,350 kg
Seats55
Turning Circle11.6 m10.9 m
Starting MSRP$39,090$35,400

Cadillac CT5 Premium Luxury vs Audi A3 35 TFSI questions answered

Which is faster, the 2024 Cadillac CT5 Premium Luxury or the 2025 Audi A3 35 TFSI?

2024 Cadillac CT5 Premium Luxury is quicker from 0-100 km/h at 7.0 seconds, versus 8.4 seconds for 2025 Audi A3 35 TFSI.

Which has the higher top speed, the 2024 Cadillac CT5 Premium Luxury or the 2025 Audi A3 35 TFSI?

2025 Audi A3 35 TFSI has the higher listed top speed at 222 km/h (138 mph), compared with 210 km/h (130 mph).

Which has more horsepower, the 2024 Cadillac CT5 Premium Luxury or the 2025 Audi A3 35 TFSI?

2024 Cadillac CT5 Premium Luxury has more power at 237 hp, a 87 hp advantage over 2025 Audi A3 35 TFSI.

Which has more cargo or boot space, the 2024 Cadillac CT5 Premium Luxury or the 2025 Audi A3 35 TFSI?

2025 Audi A3 35 TFSI has more listed cargo space at 380 litres (13.4 cu ft), versus 340 litres (12.0 cu ft).

Which is heavier, the 2024 Cadillac CT5 Premium Luxury or the 2025 Audi A3 35 TFSI?

2024 Cadillac CT5 Premium Luxury is heavier at 1,665 kg (3,671 lb), while 2025 Audi A3 35 TFSI is listed at 1,350 kg (2,976 lb).

Which is cheaper, the 2024 Cadillac CT5 Premium Luxury or the 2025 Audi A3 35 TFSI?

2025 Audi A3 35 TFSI has the lower recorded starting MSRP at $35,400 USD, compared with $39,090 USD for 2024 Cadillac CT5 Premium Luxury. Regional pricing and equipment can differ.

Which is better, the 2024 Cadillac CT5 Premium Luxury or the 2025 Audi A3 35 TFSI?

The measured categories split evenly, so the better choice depends on which attributes matter most. This comparison is based on recorded specifications rather than a road test, so the right choice depends on the buyer's priorities.