Verified Performance Tests Updated May 2026 · 3 recorded runs

Buick Cascada 0–60 Times

The Buick Cascada 0–60 times and quarter-mile times below are from 3 recorded performance tests sourced from reputable automotive resources such as Car and Driver, Motor Trend and Motor Week and more.

The fastest tested Buick Cascada is the 2016 Buick Cascada Premium Convertible, which went from 0 to 60 mph in 8.3 seconds, reaching the ¼ mile in 16.50 seconds at 85.0 mph, according to Car and Driver.

The slowest tested Buick Cascada is the 2016 Buick Cascada Premium Convertible, which took 8.9 seconds to reach 60 mph, running the ¼ mile in 16.80 seconds at 82.4 mph, according to Motor Trend.

Out of all the Buick Cascada tests in our database, the average 0–60 mph time is 8.70 seconds. The average quarter-mile time is 16.73 seconds at 85.13 mph.

Fastest 0–60 8.3sec 2016 Premium Convertible
Average 0–60 8.70sec Across 3 runs
Avg ¼ Mile 16.73sec @ 85.1 mph trap
Slowest 0–60 8.9sec 2016 Premium Convertible
2016 Buick Cascada

Across 3 verified runs, the Buick Cascada ranges from 8.3 to 8.9 seconds 0–60, with a 8.70-second average.

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Buick Cascada 0–60 times by model year

3 tests · 1 year

2016

Buick Cascada · 3 verified runs
Avg 0–60 8.70 sec
Avg ¼ Mile 16.73 sec
Recorded Tests 3
#01
2016 Buick Cascada Premium Convertible
8.3sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
16.50s ¼ mi @ 85.0 mph
0–60 mph
8.30 sec
¼ Mile ET
16.50 sec
Trap Speed
85.0 mph
Engine
1.6L Turbo I-4
Drivetrain
FWD
Transmission
6A
MPG EPA
20 C / 27 H / 20 Obs
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Convertible
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Car and Driver
Overall Rank
#1 of 3
2016 Buick Cascada Premium Convertible
#02
2016 Buick Cascada Premium Convertible
8.9sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
16.80s ¼ mi @ 82.4 mph
0–60 mph
8.90 sec
¼ Mile ET
16.80 sec
Trap Speed
82.4 mph
Engine
1.6L Turbo I-4
Drivetrain
FWD
Transmission
6A
MPG EPA
20 C / 27 H
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Convertible
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Motor Trend
Overall Rank
#2 of 3
2016 Buick Cascada Premium Convertible
#03
2016 Buick Cascada Premium Convertible
8.9sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
16.90s ¼ mi @ 88.0 mph
0–60 mph
8.90 sec
¼ Mile ET
16.90 sec
Trap Speed
88.0 mph
Engine
1.6L Turbo I-4
Drivetrain
FWD
Transmission
6A
MPG EPA
20 C / 27 H / 26.3 Obs
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Convertible
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Motor Week
Overall Rank
#3 of 3
2016 Buick Cascada Premium Convertible

How we verify Buick Cascada performance data

We include only independently published road-test results from automotive publications. Manufacturer-claimed 0–60 times are excluded unless clearly labeled. When multiple publications test the same Buick Cascada trim, each run is listed separately — weather, tires, surface, rollout, and instrumentation all affect results.

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Buick Cascada 0–60 and quarter-mile distribution

0–60 vs ¼ mile · lower-left is faster
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Buick Cascada performance FAQs

6 questions
The quickest Buick Cascada on record is the 2016 Buick Cascada Premium Convertible, which runs 0–60 mph in 8.3 seconds and clears the quarter-mile in 16.50 seconds at 85.0 mph.
The slowest recorded Buick Cascada is the 2016 Buick Cascada Premium Convertible, which takes 8.9 seconds to reach 60 mph and runs 16.80 seconds in the quarter.
Averaged across all 3 verified runs, a Buick Cascada reaches 60 mph in 8.70 seconds and completes the quarter-mile in 16.73 seconds at roughly 85.1 mph.
We have verified test data for 1 model year. Each year shows every recorded run, the publication that measured it, and the trim-level details.
Every figure is sourced from published road tests by Car and Driver, Motor Trend and Motor Week. We don't use manufacturer claims — only independently timed runs — so the numbers reflect what the car actually does.
0–60 and quarter-mile results depend on driver technique, ambient temperature, tire condition, road surface, altitude, and testing instrumentation. A published figure is a single sample, not an absolute — which is why we show the range of verified runs rather than one number.

Sources

Car and Driver
Motor Trend
Motor Week

0–60 and quarter-mile times vary with driver, weather, tire temperature, and wear. We collect every verified run we can find — so you see the range of what a Buick Cascada can do, not a single marketing claim.

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