Verified Performance Tests Updated May 2026 · 31 recorded runs

Cadillac CTS 0–60 Times

The Cadillac CTS 0–60 times and quarter-mile times below are from 31 recorded performance tests sourced from reputable automotive resources such as Car and Driver, Motor Trend and Motor Week and more.

The fastest tested Cadillac CTS is the 2014 Cadillac CTS Vsport Sedan, which went from 0 to 60 mph in 4.4 seconds, reaching the ¼ mile in 12.90 seconds at 111.0 mph, according to Car and Driver.

The slowest tested Cadillac CTS is the 2005 Cadillac CTS 2.8 Sedan, which took 8.2 seconds to reach 60 mph, running the ¼ mile in 15.80 seconds at 88.2 mph, according to Motor Trend.

Out of all the Cadillac CTS tests in our database, the average 0–60 mph time is 6.07 seconds. The average quarter-mile time is 14.52 seconds at 98.00 mph.

Fastest 0–60 4.4sec 2014 Vsport Sedan

Average 0–60 6.07sec Across 31 runs

Avg ¼ Mile 14.52sec @ 98.0 mph trap

Slowest 0–60 8.2sec 2005 2.8 Sedan

Across 31 verified runs, the Cadillac CTS ranges from 4.4 to 8.2 seconds 0–60, with a 6.07-second average.

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Cadillac CTS 0–60 times by model year

31 tests · 10 years

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Model Year 10

2017

Cadillac CTS · 2 verified runs

Avg 0–60 5.10 sec

Avg ¼ Mile 13.55 sec

Recorded Tests 2

#03

2017 Cadillac CTS V-Sport Premium Luxury Sedan

4.5sec 0–60

0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph

12.90s ¼ mi @ 112.0 mph

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0–60 mph: 4.50 sec
¼ Mile ET: 12.90 sec
Trap Speed: 112.0 mph
Engine: 3.6L Twin-Turbo V6
Drivetrain: RWD
Transmission: 8A
MPG EPA: 16 C / 24 H / 18 Obs
Production Vehicle
Body Type: Sedan
Powertrain: Gasoline
Test Source: Car and Driver
Overall Rank: #3 of 31

2017 Cadillac CTS V-Sport Premium Luxury Sedan

#08

2017 Cadillac CTS Premium Luxury 3.6 Sedan

5.7sec 0–60

0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph

14.20s ¼ mi @ 101.0 mph

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0–60 mph: 5.70 sec
¼ Mile ET: 14.20 sec
Trap Speed: 101.0 mph
Engine: 3.6L V6
Drivetrain: RWD
Transmission: 8A
MPG EPA: 20 C / 30 H / 20 Obs
Production Vehicle
Body Type: Sedan
Powertrain: Gasoline
Test Source: Car and Driver
Overall Rank: #8 of 31

2017 Cadillac CTS Premium Luxury 3.6 Sedan

2016

Cadillac CTS · 2 verified runs

Avg 0–60 5.25 sec

Avg ¼ Mile 13.80 sec

Recorded Tests 2

#06

2016 Cadillac CTS V-Sport Premium Sedan

4.7sec 0–60

0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph

13.10s ¼ mi @ 109.0 mph

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0–60 mph: 4.70 sec
¼ Mile ET: 13.10 sec
Trap Speed: 109.0 mph
Engine: 3.6L Twin-Turbo V6
Drivetrain: RWD
Transmission: 8A
MPG EPA: 16 C / 24 H / 22.7 Obs
Production Vehicle
Body Type: Sedan
Powertrain: Gasoline
Test Source: Motor Trend
Overall Rank: #6 of 31

#09

2016 Cadillac CTS Premium 2.0T Sedan

5.8sec 0–60

0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph

14.50s ¼ mi @ 94.0 mph

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0–60 mph: 5.80 sec
¼ Mile ET: 14.50 sec
Trap Speed: 94.0 mph
Engine: 2.0L Turbo I-4
Drivetrain: AWD
Transmission: 8A
MPG EPA: 21 C / 29 H / 18 Obs
Production Vehicle
Body Type: Sedan
Powertrain: Gasoline
Test Source: Car and Driver
Overall Rank: #9 of 31

2014

Cadillac CTS · 9 verified runs

Avg 0–60 5.23 sec

Avg ¼ Mile 13.72 sec

Recorded Tests 9

#01

2014 Cadillac CTS Vsport Sedan

4.4sec 0–60

0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph

12.90s ¼ mi @ 111.0 mph

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0–60 mph: 4.40 sec
¼ Mile ET: 12.90 sec
Trap Speed: 111.0 mph
Engine: 3.6L Twin-Turbo V6
Drivetrain: RWD
Transmission: 8A
MPG EPA: 16 C / 24 H
Production Vehicle
Body Type: Sedan
Powertrain: Gasoline
Test Source: Car and Driver
Overall Rank: #1 of 31

#02

2014 Cadillac CTS Vsport Sedan

4.4sec 0–60

0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph

12.80s ¼ mi @ 111.9 mph

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0–60 mph: 4.40 sec
¼ Mile ET: 12.80 sec
Trap Speed: 111.9 mph
Engine: 3.6L Twin-Turbo V6
Drivetrain: RWD
Transmission: 8A
MPG EPA: 16 C / 24 H
Production Vehicle
Body Type: Sedan
Powertrain: Gasoline
Test Source: Motor Trend
Overall Rank: #2 of 31

#04

2014 Cadillac CTS Vsport Sedan

4.5sec 0–60

0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph

13.00s ¼ mi @ 109.4 mph

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0–60 mph: 4.50 sec
¼ Mile ET: 13.00 sec
Trap Speed: 109.4 mph
Engine: 3.6L Twin-Turbo V6
Drivetrain: RWD
Transmission: 8A
MPG EPA: 16 C / 24 H / 23 Obs
Production Vehicle
Body Type: Sedan
Powertrain: Gasoline
Test Source: Motor Trend
Overall Rank: #4 of 31

#05

2014 Cadillac CTS Vsport Sedan

4.6sec 0–60

0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph

13.10s ¼ mi @ 110.0 mph

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0–60 mph: 4.60 sec
¼ Mile ET: 13.10 sec
Trap Speed: 110.0 mph
Engine: 3.6L Twin-Turbo V6
Drivetrain: RWD
Transmission: 8A
MPG EPA: 16 C / 24 H / 21 Obs
Production Vehicle
Body Type: Sedan
Powertrain: Gasoline
Test Source: Car and Driver
Overall Rank: #5 of 31

#07

2014 Cadillac CTS Vsport Premium Sedan

4.7sec 0–60

0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph

13.10s ¼ mi @ 108.4 mph

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0–60 mph: 4.70 sec
¼ Mile ET: 13.10 sec
Trap Speed: 108.4 mph
Engine: 3.6L Twin-Turbo V6
Drivetrain: RWD
Transmission: 8A
MPG EPA: 16 C / 24 H
Production Vehicle
Body Type: Sedan
Powertrain: Gasoline
Test Source: Motor Trend
Overall Rank: #7 of 31

#11

2014 Cadillac CTS Premium 2.0T Sedan

6.0sec 0–60

0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph

14.50s ¼ mi @ 93.5 mph

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0–60 mph: 6.00 sec
¼ Mile ET: 14.50 sec
Trap Speed: 93.5 mph
Engine: 2.0L Turbo I-4
Drivetrain: AWD
Transmission: 6A
MPG EPA: 19 C / 28 H
Production Vehicle
Body Type: Sedan
Powertrain: Gasoline
Test Source: Motor Trend
Overall Rank: #11 of 31

#12

2014 Cadillac CTS Premium 3.6 Sedan

6.0sec 0–60

0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph

14.60s ¼ mi @ 99.0 mph

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0–60 mph: 6.00 sec
¼ Mile ET: 14.60 sec
Trap Speed: 99.0 mph
Engine: 3.6L V6
Drivetrain: RWD
Transmission: 8A
MPG EPA: 18 C / 29 H / 18 Obs
Production Vehicle
Body Type: Sedan
Powertrain: Gasoline
Test Source: Car and Driver
Overall Rank: #12 of 31

#15

2014 Cadillac CTS Premium 2.0T Sedan

6.2sec 0–60

0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph

14.80s ¼ mi @ 95.0 mph

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0–60 mph: 6.20 sec
¼ Mile ET: 14.80 sec
Trap Speed: 95.0 mph
Engine: 2.0L Turbo I-4
Drivetrain: RWD
Transmission: 6A
MPG EPA: 20 C / 30 H / 17 Obs
Production Vehicle
Body Type: Sedan
Powertrain: Gasoline
Test Source: Car and Driver
Overall Rank: #15 of 31

#17

2014 Cadillac CTS Premium 3.6 Sedan

6.3sec 0–60

0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph

14.70s ¼ mi @ 96.7 mph

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0–60 mph: 6.30 sec
¼ Mile ET: 14.70 sec
Trap Speed: 96.7 mph
Engine: 3.6L V6
Drivetrain: RWD
Transmission: 8A
MPG EPA: 18 C / 29 H
Production Vehicle
Body Type: Sedan
Powertrain: Gasoline
Test Source: Motor Trend
Overall Rank: #17 of 31

2012

Cadillac CTS · 1 verified run

Avg 0–60 6.20 sec

Avg ¼ Mile 14.70 sec

Recorded Tests 1

#16

2012 Cadillac CTS Premium 3.6 Sedan

6.2sec 0–60

0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph

14.70s ¼ mi @ 98.0 mph

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0–60 mph: 6.20 sec
¼ Mile ET: 14.70 sec
Trap Speed: 98.0 mph
Engine: 3.6L V6
Drivetrain: RWD
Transmission: 6A
MPG EPA: 18 C / 27 H / 22 Obs
Production Vehicle
Body Type: Sedan
Powertrain: Gasoline
Test Source: Car and Driver
Overall Rank: #16 of 31

2011

Cadillac CTS · 2 verified runs

Avg 0–60 6.25 sec

Avg ¼ Mile 14.80 sec

Recorded Tests 2

#13

2011 Cadillac CTS Premium 3.6 Coupe

6.1sec 0–60

0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph

14.60s ¼ mi @ 96.3 mph

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0–60 mph: 6.10 sec
¼ Mile ET: 14.60 sec
Trap Speed: 96.3 mph
Engine: 3.6L V6
Drivetrain: RWD
Transmission: 6A
MPG EPA: 18 C / 27 H
Production Vehicle
Body Type: Coupe
Powertrain: Gasoline
Test Source: Motor Trend
Overall Rank: #13 of 31

#19

2011 Cadillac CTS Premium 3.6 Coupe

6.4sec 0–60

0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph

15.00s ¼ mi @ 96.0 mph

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0–60 mph: 6.40 sec
¼ Mile ET: 15.00 sec
Trap Speed: 96.0 mph
Engine: 3.6L V6
Drivetrain: RWD
Transmission: 6A
MPG EPA: 18 C / 27 H / 20 Obs
Production Vehicle
Body Type: Coupe
Powertrain: Gasoline
Test Source: Car and Driver
Overall Rank: #19 of 31

2010

Cadillac CTS · 4 verified runs

Avg 0–60 6.80 sec

Avg ¼ Mile 15.20 sec

Recorded Tests 4

#22

2010 Cadillac CTS 4 3.6 Sedan

6.5sec 0–60

0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph

15.00s ¼ mi @ 95.0 mph

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0–60 mph: 6.50 sec
¼ Mile ET: 15.00 sec
Trap Speed: 95.0 mph
Engine: 3.6L V6
Drivetrain: AWD
Transmission: 6A
MPG EPA: 18 C / 27 H / 15 Obs
Production Vehicle
Body Type: Sedan
Powertrain: Gasoline
Test Source: Car and Driver
Overall Rank: #22 of 31

#23

2010 Cadillac CTS Premium 3.6 Sedan

6.5sec 0–60

0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph

14.90s ¼ mi @ 95.3 mph

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0–60 mph: 6.50 sec
¼ Mile ET: 14.90 sec
Trap Speed: 95.3 mph
Engine: 3.6L V6
Drivetrain: RWD
Transmission: 6A
MPG EPA: 18 C / 26 H / 13.7 Obs
Production Vehicle
Body Type: Sedan
Powertrain: Gasoline
Test Source: Motor Trend
Overall Rank: #23 of 31

#25

2010 Cadillac CTS Premium 3.6 Wagon

7.0sec 0–60

0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph

15.40s ¼ mi @ 93.0 mph

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0–60 mph: 7.00 sec
¼ Mile ET: 15.40 sec
Trap Speed: 93.0 mph
Engine: 3.6L V6
Drivetrain: RWD
Transmission: 6A
MPG EPA: 18 C / 26 H / 16 Obs
Production Vehicle
Body Type: Wagon
Powertrain: Gasoline
Test Source: Car and Driver
Overall Rank: #25 of 31

#28

2010 Cadillac CTS Premium 3.6 Wagon

7.2sec 0–60

0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph

15.50s ¼ mi @ 93.0 mph

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0–60 mph: 7.20 sec
¼ Mile ET: 15.50 sec
Trap Speed: 93.0 mph
Engine: 3.6L V6
Drivetrain: RWD
Transmission: 6A
MPG EPA: 18 C / 26 H / 19.2 Obs
Production Vehicle
Body Type: Wagon
Powertrain: Gasoline
Test Source: Motor Week
Overall Rank: #28 of 31

2008

Cadillac CTS · 5 verified runs

Avg 0–60 6.32 sec

Avg ¼ Mile 14.88 sec

Recorded Tests 5

#10

2008 Cadillac CTS 3.6 DI Sedan

5.8sec 0–60

0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph

14.60s ¼ mi @ 97.0 mph

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0–60 mph: 5.80 sec
¼ Mile ET: 14.60 sec
Trap Speed: 97.0 mph
Engine: 3.6L V6
Drivetrain: RWD
Transmission: 6M
MPG EPA: 16 C / 25 H / 17 Obs
Production Vehicle
Body Type: Sedan
Powertrain: Gasoline
Test Source: Car and Driver
Overall Rank: #10 of 31

#14

2008 Cadillac CTS 3.6 DI Sedan

6.1sec 0–60

0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph

14.70s ¼ mi @ 95.0 mph

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0–60 mph: 6.10 sec
¼ Mile ET: 14.70 sec
Trap Speed: 95.0 mph
Engine: 3.6L V6
Drivetrain: RWD
Transmission: 6M
MPG EPA: 16 C / 25 H / 13 Obs
Production Vehicle
Body Type: Sedan
Powertrain: Gasoline
Test Source: Car and Driver
Overall Rank: #14 of 31

#18

2008 Cadillac CTS 3.6 DI Sedan

6.3sec 0–60

0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph

14.80s ¼ mi @ 95.4 mph

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0–60 mph: 6.30 sec
¼ Mile ET: 14.80 sec
Trap Speed: 95.4 mph
Engine: 3.6L V6
Drivetrain: RWD
Transmission: 6A
MPG EPA: 18 C / 26 H / 17 Obs
Production Vehicle
Body Type: Sedan
Powertrain: Gasoline
Test Source: Motor Trend
Overall Rank: #18 of 31

#20

2008 Cadillac CTS 3.6 DI Sedan

6.4sec 0–60

0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph

14.90s ¼ mi @ 94.0 mph

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0–60 mph: 6.40 sec
¼ Mile ET: 14.90 sec
Trap Speed: 94.0 mph
Engine: 3.6L V6
Drivetrain: RWD
Transmission: 6A
MPG EPA: 18 C / 26 H / 23 Obs
Production Vehicle
Body Type: Sedan
Powertrain: Gasoline
Test Source: Car and Driver
Overall Rank: #20 of 31

#26

2008 Cadillac CTS 3.6 DI Sedan

7.0sec 0–60

0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph

15.40s ¼ mi @ 91.0 mph

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0–60 mph: 7.00 sec
¼ Mile ET: 15.40 sec
Trap Speed: 91.0 mph
Engine: 3.6L V6
Drivetrain: RWD
Transmission: 6A
MPG EPA: 18 C / 26 H / 20 Obs
Production Vehicle
Body Type: Sedan
Powertrain: Gasoline
Test Source: Car and Driver
Overall Rank: #26 of 31

2005

Cadillac CTS · 1 verified run

Avg 0–60 8.20 sec

Avg ¼ Mile 15.80 sec

Recorded Tests 1

#31

2005 Cadillac CTS 2.8 Sedan

8.2sec 0–60

0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph

15.80s ¼ mi @ 88.2 mph

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0–60 mph: 8.20 sec
¼ Mile ET: 15.80 sec
Trap Speed: 88.2 mph
Engine: 2.8L V6
Drivetrain: RWD
Transmission: 6M
MPG EPA: 16 C / 25 H
Production Vehicle
Body Type: Sedan
Powertrain: Gasoline
Test Source: Motor Trend
Overall Rank: #31 of 31

2004

Cadillac CTS · 2 verified runs

Avg 0–60 6.50 sec

Avg ¼ Mile 14.96 sec

Recorded Tests 2

#21

2004 Cadillac CTS 3.6 Sedan

6.4sec 0–60

0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph

14.92s ¼ mi @ 92.7 mph

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0–60 mph: 6.40 sec
¼ Mile ET: 14.92 sec
Trap Speed: 92.7 mph
Engine: 3.6L V6
Drivetrain: RWD
Transmission: 5A
MPG EPA: 16 C / 25 H
Production Vehicle
Body Type: Sedan
Powertrain: Gasoline
Test Source: Motor Trend
Overall Rank: #21 of 31

#24

2004 Cadillac CTS 3.6 Sedan

6.6sec 0–60

0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph

14.99s ¼ mi @ 92.0 mph

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0–60 mph: 6.60 sec
¼ Mile ET: 14.99 sec
Trap Speed: 92.0 mph
Engine: 3.6L V6
Drivetrain: RWD
Transmission: 5A
MPG EPA: 16 C / 25 H
Production Vehicle
Body Type: Sedan
Powertrain: Gasoline
Test Source: Motor Trend
Overall Rank: #24 of 31

2003

Cadillac CTS · 3 verified runs

Avg 0–60 7.20 sec

Avg ¼ Mile 15.53 sec

Recorded Tests 3

#27

2003 Cadillac CTS 3.2 Sedan

7.1sec 0–60

0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph

15.50s ¼ mi @ 93.0 mph

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0–60 mph: 7.10 sec
¼ Mile ET: 15.50 sec
Trap Speed: 93.0 mph
Engine: 3.2L V6
Drivetrain: RWD
Transmission: 5M
MPG EPA: 17 C / 24 H
Production Vehicle
Body Type: Sedan
Powertrain: Gasoline
Test Source: Motor Week
Overall Rank: #27 of 31

#29

2003 Cadillac CTS 3.2 Sedan

7.2sec 0–60

0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph

15.40s ¼ mi @ 91.0 mph

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0–60 mph: 7.20 sec
¼ Mile ET: 15.40 sec
Trap Speed: 91.0 mph
Engine: 3.2L V6
Drivetrain: RWD
Transmission: 5M
MPG EPA: 17 C / 24 H / 21 Obs
Production Vehicle
Body Type: Sedan
Powertrain: Gasoline
Test Source: Car and Driver
Overall Rank: #29 of 31

#30

2003 Cadillac CTS 3.2 Sedan

7.3sec 0–60

0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph

15.70s ¼ mi @ 91.3 mph

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0–60 mph: 7.30 sec
¼ Mile ET: 15.70 sec
Trap Speed: 91.3 mph
Engine: 3.2L V6
Drivetrain: RWD
Transmission: 5M
MPG EPA: 17 C / 24 H / 22.2 Obs
Production Vehicle
Body Type: Sedan
Powertrain: Gasoline
Test Source: Road & Track
Overall Rank: #30 of 31

How we verify Cadillac CTS 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 Cadillac CTS trim, each run is listed separately — weather, tires, surface, rollout, and instrumentation all affect results.

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Cadillac CTS 0–60 and quarter-mile distribution

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Cadillac CTS performance FAQs

6 questions

The quickest Cadillac CTS on record is the 2014 Cadillac CTS Vsport Sedan, which runs 0–60 mph in 4.4 seconds and clears the quarter-mile in 12.90 seconds at 111.0 mph.

The slowest recorded Cadillac CTS is the 2005 Cadillac CTS 2.8 Sedan, which takes 8.2 seconds to reach 60 mph and runs 15.80 seconds in the quarter.

Averaged across all 31 verified runs, a Cadillac CTS reaches 60 mph in 6.07 seconds and completes the quarter-mile in 14.52 seconds at roughly 98.0 mph.

We have verified test data for 10 model years. 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, Motor Week and Road & Track. 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

Road & Track

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 Cadillac CTS can do, not a single marketing claim.

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