Cadillac CTS (2002 – 2007) vs Lexus ES (2002 – 2006): specs compared
The Cadillac CTS is the more powerful of the two, with up to 253 hp against 228 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 7.0 s against 7.2 s. It has the higher top speed: 241 km/h against 230 km/h. The Lexus ES is the lighter car, from 1,520 kg against 1,683 kg.
| Specification |
Cadillac
CTS
2002 – 2007
|
Lexus
ES
2002 – 2006
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | United States | Japan |
| Documented years | 2002 – 2007 | 2002 – 2006 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 8 | 2 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | RWD | FWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Automatic |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 181 – 257 hp | 213 – 228 hp |
| Torque | 232 – 340 Nm | 299 – 325 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 7.0 – 9.7 s | 7.2 – 8.1 s |
| Top speed | 206 – 241 km/h | 225 – 230 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 10.3 – 11.9 L/100 km | 10.2 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,829 mm | 4,854 mm |
| Width | 1,796 mm | 1,811 mm |
| Height | 1,440 mm | 1,455 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,880 mm | 2,720 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,683 – 1,728 kg | 1,520 – 1,575 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.