Verified Performance Tests Updated May 2026 · 5 recorded runs

Cadillac XT5 0–60 Times

The Cadillac XT5 0–60 times and quarter-mile times below are from 5 recorded performance tests sourced from reputable automotive resources such as Car and Driver and Motor Trend and more.

The fastest tested Cadillac XT5 is the 2020 Cadillac XT5 400 Sport, which went from 0 to 60 mph in 6.10 seconds, reaching the ¼ mile in 14.60 seconds at 96.0 mph, according to Car and Driver.

The slowest tested Cadillac XT5 is the 2020 Cadillac XT5 350T Premium Luxury, which took 7.60 seconds to reach 60 mph, running the ¼ mile in 16.00 seconds at 87.0 mph, according to Car and Driver.

Out of all the Cadillac XT5 tests in our database, the average 0–60 mph time is 6.64 seconds. The average quarter-mile time is 15.18 seconds at 92.00 mph.

Fastest 0–60 6.10sec 2020 400 Sport · stock
Average 0–60 6.64sec Across 5 runs
Avg ¼ Mile 15.18sec @ 92.0 mph trap
Slowest 0–60 7.60sec 2020 350T Premium
2020 Cadillac XT5

Across 5 verified runs, the Cadillac XT5 ranges from 6.10 to 7.60 seconds 0–60, with a 6.64-second average.

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Cadillac XT5 Performance Overview

Cadillac’s XT5 entered production in 2017 to 2020 as a midsize gasoline crossover positioned around balanced straight-line performance rather than outright acceleration. Across 5 verified tests spanning those years, all from the first generation, recorded 0-60 times range from 7.6 seconds to 6.1 seconds. Early in the run, the 2017 XT5 3.6 Luxury established the initial benchmark at 6.4 seconds to 60 mph, reflecting the naturally aspirated 3.6-liter LGX V6 side of the lineup, while quarter-mile performance for the model family averaged 15.18 seconds at 92 mph.

As the range developed, the XT5 offered two distinct gasoline engine paths: the turbocharged 2.0-liter LSY at 237 hp and the naturally aspirated 3.6-liter V6 at up to 310 hp. That split is visible in the test data. A 2020 350T Premium Luxury reached 60 mph in 7.6 seconds, while the 2020 3.6 Platinum ran 6.2 seconds and the 2020 400 Sport cut that to 6.1 seconds, also producing the quickest quarter-mile result at 14.6 seconds at 96 mph. In the current first-generation XT5, tested trims remain exclusively gasoline-powered, with the 400 Sport standing as the quickest verified configuration.

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Cadillac XT5 0–60 Times by Generation

1 generation
Generation Years Avg 0–60 Fastest 0–60 Tests Notes
1st Gen 2017–present 6.64s 6.10s — 2020 400 Sport 5 The 1st Gen generation (2017–present) averaged 6.64 seconds to 60 mph across 5 tests, led by the 2020 400 Sport at 6.10 seconds. Output ranged from 237 to 310 hp across 2.0L Turbo I-4, 3.6L V6 configurations.
1st Gen 2017–present
Avg 0–60 6.64s
Fastest 6.10s
Tests 5
2020 400 Sport
The 1st Gen generation (2017–present) averaged 6.64 seconds to 60 mph across 5 tests, led by the 2020 400 Sport at 6.10 seconds. Output ranged from 237 to 310 hp across 2.0L Turbo I-4, 3.6L V6 configurations.
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Cadillac XT5 0–60 Times by Year and Trim

5 tests · 2 years

2020 Cadillac XT5

2 verified runs
Avg 0–60 6.85 sec
Avg ¼ Mile 15.30 sec
Recorded Tests 2
#01
2020 Cadillac XT5 400 Sport
6.10sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
14.60s ¼ mi @ 96.0 mph
0–60 mph
6.10 sec
¼ Mile ET
14.60 sec
Trap Speed
96.0 mph
Engine
3.6L V6
Drivetrain
AWD
Transmission
9A
Horsepower
310 hp
Torque
271 lb-ft
Curb Weight
4,257 lbs
Power-to-Weight
13.7 lbs/hp
MPG EPA
18 C / 25 H / 16 Obs
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Crossover
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Car and Driver
Overall Rank
#1 of 5
2020 Cadillac XT5 400 Sport
#05
2020 Cadillac XT5 350T Premium Luxury
7.60sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
16.00s ¼ mi @ 87.0 mph
0–60 mph
7.60 sec
¼ Mile ET
16.00 sec
Trap Speed
87.0 mph
Engine
2.0L Turbo I-4
Drivetrain
FWD
Transmission
9A
Horsepower
237 hp
Torque
258 lb-ft
Curb Weight
3,900 lbs
Power-to-Weight
16.5 lbs/hp
MPG EPA
21 C / 28 H / 20 Obs
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Crossover
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Car and Driver
Overall Rank
#5 of 5
2020 Cadillac XT5 350T Premium Luxury

2017 Cadillac XT5

3 verified runs
Avg 0–60 6.50 sec
Avg ¼ Mile 15.10 sec
Recorded Tests 3
#02
2017 Cadillac XT5 3.6 Luxury
6.40sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
15.00s ¼ mi @ 91.4 mph
0–60 mph
6.40 sec
¼ Mile ET
15.00 sec
Trap Speed
91.4 mph
Engine
3.6L V6
Drivetrain
FWD
Transmission
8A
Horsepower
310 hp
Torque
271 lb-ft
Curb Weight
3,999 lbs
Power-to-Weight
12.9 lbs/hp
MPG EPA
19 C / 27 H / 20.2 Obs
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Crossover
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Motor Trend
Overall Rank
#2 of 5
2017 Cadillac XT5 3.6 Luxury
#03
2017 Cadillac XT5 3.6 Platinum
6.50sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
15.10s ¼ mi @ 92.6 mph
0–60 mph
6.50 sec
¼ Mile ET
15.10 sec
Trap Speed
92.6 mph
Engine
3.6L V6
Drivetrain
AWD
Transmission
8A
Horsepower
310 hp
Torque
271 lb-ft
Curb Weight
4,257 lbs
Power-to-Weight
13.7 lbs/hp
MPG EPA
18 C / 26 H / 21.8 Obs
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Crossover
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Motor Trend
Overall Rank
#3 of 5
2017 Cadillac XT5 3.6 Platinum
#04
2017 Cadillac XT5 3.6 Platinum
6.60sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
15.20s ¼ mi @ 93.0 mph
0–60 mph
6.60 sec
¼ Mile ET
15.20 sec
Trap Speed
93.0 mph
Engine
3.6L V6
Drivetrain
AWD
Transmission
8A
Horsepower
310 hp
Torque
271 lb-ft
Curb Weight
4,257 lbs
Power-to-Weight
13.7 lbs/hp
MPG EPA
18 C / 26 H / 21 Obs
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Crossover
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Car and Driver
Overall Rank
#4 of 5
2017 Cadillac XT5 3.6 Platinum

How we verify Cadillac XT5 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 XT5 trim, each run is listed separately — weather, tires, surface, rollout, and instrumentation all affect results.

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Cadillac XT5 0–60 and quarter-mile distribution

0–60 vs ¼ mile · lower-left is faster
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Cadillac XT5 performance FAQs

10 questions
The 2020 Cadillac XT5 ranges from 6.1 to 7.6 seconds from 0-60 mph across recorded trims. The quickest 2020 XT5 on record is the 400 Sport at 6.1 seconds, while the 350T Premium Luxury reaches 60 mph in 7.6 seconds. Across all XT5 tests, the average 0-60 time is 6.64 seconds.
The fastest Cadillac XT5 on record is the 2020 XT5 400 Sport, which reaches 60 mph in 6.1 seconds. It also posts the quickest quarter-mile result for the model at 14.6 seconds with a 96 mph trap speed. That makes it the quickest XT5 tested in both acceleration benchmarks.
The fastest stock Cadillac XT5 on record is the 2020 400 Sport. It runs 0-60 mph in 6.1 seconds and completes the quarter-mile in 14.6 seconds at 96 mph. Since all 5 recorded XT5 tests are production vehicles, there is no modified result that beats it overall.
The 1st Gen Cadillac XT5, sold from 2017 onward, averages 6.64 seconds from 0-60 mph across 5 recorded tests. The quickest first-generation XT5 is the 2020 400 Sport at 6.1 seconds. Output across this generation ranges from 237 to 310 horsepower, with both turbocharged and naturally aspirated gasoline engines represented.
The fastest 1st Gen Cadillac XT5 is the 2020 400 Sport. Its best recorded 0-60 mph time is 6.1 seconds, which also stands as the quickest XT5 acceleration result overall. Within the first generation, no other tested trim has matched that number across the 5 runs on record.
The Cadillac XT5 400 Sport reaches 60 mph in 6.1 seconds. In the same test, it ran the quarter-mile in 14.6 seconds at 96 mph. That makes the 400 Sport the quickest XT5 trim on record, ahead of the current-year 350T Premium Luxury and the model's other tested trims.
The Cadillac XT5 350T Premium Luxury runs from 0-60 mph in 7.6 seconds. Its recorded quarter-mile time is 16.0 seconds at 87 mph. That places it as the slowest XT5 tested on record, compared with the quicker 2020 400 Sport, which reaches 60 mph in 6.1 seconds.
The XT5 400 Sport is quicker. It reaches 60 mph in 6.1 seconds, while the 350T Premium Luxury takes 7.6 seconds. The 400 Sport also leads in the quarter-mile, running 14.6 seconds at 96 mph versus 16.0 seconds at 87 mph for the 350T Premium Luxury.
The fastest Cadillac XT5 trim on record is the 400 Sport, with a best 0-60 mph time of 6.1 seconds. Among other commonly tested trims, the 3.6 Luxury has run 6.4 seconds, the 3.6 Platinum has a best of 6.5 seconds, and the 350T Premium Luxury records 7.6 seconds.
Across all 5 Cadillac XT5 tests, the average quarter-mile time is 15.18 seconds at 92 mph. The quickest XT5 quarter-mile on record belongs to the 2020 400 Sport at 14.6 seconds and 96 mph. The 2020 350T Premium Luxury runs a 16.0-second quarter-mile at 87 mph.

Sources

Car and Driver
Motor Trend

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 XT5 can do, not a single marketing claim.

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