Volvo V90 (1997 – 1998) vs Cadillac Catera (1997 – 2001): specs compared

Both offer around 204 hp at most. The Cadillac Catera is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 8.9 s against 9.2 s. The Volvo V90 has the higher top speed: 210 km/h against 201 km/h. It is the lighter car, from 1,592 kg against 1,710 kg. At 4,923 mm, the Cadillac Catera is 63 mm longer than the Volvo V90.

Specification Volvo V90 Volvo V90 1997 – 1998 Cadillac Catera Cadillac Catera 1997 – 2001
Overview
Origin Sweden United States
Documented years 1997 – 1998 1997 – 2001
Body style — —
Variants 2 1
Fuel Petrol Petrol
Drive RWD RWD
Gearbox Automatic · Manual Automatic
Performance
Power 179 – 204 hp 203 hp
Torque 260 – 267 Nm 260 Nm
0–100 km/h 9.2 – 9.3 s 8.9 s
Top speed 210 km/h 201 km/h
Economy
Fuel economy 11.0 – 11.4 L/100 km 11.2 L/100 km
Dimensions
Length 4,860 mm 4,923 mm
Width 1,750 mm 1,786 mm
Height 1,450 mm 1,458 mm
Wheelbase 2,770 mm 2,728 mm
Curb weight 1,592 – 1,607 kg 1,710 kg

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