Subaru Legacy Sport XT vs Cadillac CT5 Premium Luxury

Comparison winners

4 metrics
0-100 winner Subaru Legacy Sport XT 6.5 s Runner-up: 7.0 s
Power winner Subaru Legacy Sport XT 260 hp Runner-up: 237 hp
Cargo winner Subaru Legacy Sport XT 443 L Runner-up: 340 L
Price winner Subaru Legacy Sport XT $37,495 Runner-up: $39,090

How the specs compare

This comparison sets the 2024 Subaru Legacy Sport XT against the 2024 Cadillac CT5 Premium Luxury. 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 Subaru Legacy Sport XT has the quicker recorded 0-100 km/h time at 6.5 seconds, compared with 7.0 seconds for 2024 Cadillac CT5 Premium Luxury. 2024 Subaru Legacy Sport XT has the higher listed output at 260 hp; 2024 Cadillac CT5 Premium Luxury is rated at 237 hp, a difference of 23 hp. The torque figures follow 2024 Subaru Legacy Sport XT at 374 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

Their recorded consumption is identical 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 Subaru Legacy Sport XT provides the larger quoted cargo volume: 443 litres versus 340 litres, a difference of 103 litres. 2024 Cadillac CT5 Premium Luxury is 79 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 Subaru Legacy Sport XT has the lower listed starting price at $37,495, compared with $39,090 for 2024 Cadillac CT5 Premium Luxury. 2024 Subaru Legacy Sport XT 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.

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 Subaru Legacy Sport XT2024 Cadillac CT5 Premium Luxury2024
Performance
0-100 km/h6.5 s7.0 s
Top Speed220 km/h210 km/h
Power260 hp237 hp
Torque374 Nm258 Nm
Range & Efficiency
Fuel Tank60 L60 L
Efficiency9 L/100km9 L/100km
CO2 Emissions206 g/km206 g/km
Size & Capacity
Length4,845 mm4,924 mm
Ground Clearance146 mm140 mm
Cargo443 L340 L
Curb Weight1,653 kg1,665 kg
Seats55
Turning Circle11.2 m11.6 m
Starting MSRP$37,495$39,090

Subaru Legacy Sport XT vs Cadillac CT5 Premium Luxury questions answered

Which is faster, the 2024 Subaru Legacy Sport XT or the 2024 Cadillac CT5 Premium Luxury?

2024 Subaru Legacy Sport XT is quicker from 0-100 km/h at 6.5 seconds, versus 7.0 seconds for 2024 Cadillac CT5 Premium Luxury.

Which has the higher top speed, the 2024 Subaru Legacy Sport XT or the 2024 Cadillac CT5 Premium Luxury?

2024 Subaru Legacy Sport XT has the higher listed top speed at 220 km/h (137 mph), compared with 210 km/h (130 mph).

Which has more horsepower, the 2024 Subaru Legacy Sport XT or the 2024 Cadillac CT5 Premium Luxury?

2024 Subaru Legacy Sport XT has more power at 260 hp, a 23 hp advantage over 2024 Cadillac CT5 Premium Luxury.

Which has more cargo or boot space, the 2024 Subaru Legacy Sport XT or the 2024 Cadillac CT5 Premium Luxury?

2024 Subaru Legacy Sport XT has more listed cargo space at 443 litres (15.6 cu ft), versus 340 litres (12.0 cu ft).

Which is heavier, the 2024 Subaru Legacy Sport XT or the 2024 Cadillac CT5 Premium Luxury?

2024 Cadillac CT5 Premium Luxury is heavier at 1,665 kg (3,671 lb), while 2024 Subaru Legacy Sport XT is listed at 1,653 kg (3,644 lb).

Which is cheaper, the 2024 Subaru Legacy Sport XT or the 2024 Cadillac CT5 Premium Luxury?

2024 Subaru Legacy Sport XT has the lower recorded starting MSRP at $37,495 USD, compared with $39,090 USD for 2024 Cadillac CT5 Premium Luxury. Regional pricing and equipment can differ.

Which is better, the 2024 Subaru Legacy Sport XT or the 2024 Cadillac CT5 Premium Luxury?

2024 Subaru Legacy Sport XT 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.